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Offline Pugwash

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Sourcing Flower class bridge wing supports
« on: 14 May 2018, 18:43:38 »
Can anyone help with the source or construction method for 1:96 scale bridge wing supports for a modified flower class corvette?

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Re: Sourcing Flower class bridge wing supports
« Reply #1 on: 16 May 2018, 10:21:05 »
You could probably use micro strips from slaters..
Or the profile plastic from raboesch..

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Re: Sourcing Flower class bridge wing supports
« Reply #2 on: 22 May 2018, 09:50:22 »
Colin,
Thanks for the suggestion.  However, comparing a1:72 actual to a reduced version at 1:96 would indicate a very thin structure particularly on the diagonals.  I guess I was hoping for a source for an etched brass version.  Frankly, I’m surprised Deans doesn’t include them or offer them as an extra.  I’all keep looking
Stuart

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Re: Sourcing Flower class bridge wing supports
« Reply #3 on: 22 May 2018, 10:12:29 »
I guess what your looking for are the brass eched parts out of the Tintagel Castle fittings..



Top right of the brass sheet..

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Re: Sourcing Flower class bridge wing supports
« Reply #4 on: 22 May 2018, 13:49:57 »
Thanks again - I’ll check dimensions and give it consideration.  I have not yet started building (I’m currently finishing off a destroyer).