Topic: HMS Bramble build

[radio joe]

Hi Dave,
I got them from John R Haynes, web site, www.johnrhaynes.com  they have a good selection of resin ships boats, whalers, motor launches etc. plus a lot of fittings in most scales I'm sure they post to the US, I usually get a few 1:96 scale fittings extra when I order boats so I have a small stock to add my own interpretation to the ship I'm building. Check them out...
Joe.

[radio joe]

Hi Dave,    I know how daunting your first Deans build can be, just do one step at a time and don't think too far ahead you will get more confident as you see the results of each step, and you will get there.   Joe

[paul swainson]

Hi Joe thought you might like to see this, HMS mary Rose when she was in Malta.  Paul

[radio joe]

Thanks Paul, I think these are interesting little ships, she was one of the Canadian built algerines  formally HMCS Toronto scraped in 1957.

[andy]

Thanks Paul, I think these are interesting little ships, she was one of the Canadian built algerines  formally HMCS Toronto scraped in 1957.

WOW.  Thanks Joe, I was unaware there was another ship that was going to be named Toronto.  For me the only WWII ship named HMCS Toronto was a River class frigate.  It seems this one had is name changed to HMS Mary Rose before it was completed.

Andy

[radio joe]

I guess if I was to average it out It would be something like 3 or 4 hours a day, I do sometimes give it a break for a day now and then and maybe a day when she who must be obeyed does not want to go shopping or something I may spend the whole day on the build I'm inclined to get so engrossed I forget about time. Joe

[colin]

I may spend the whole day on the build I'm inclined to get so engrossed I forget about time

like wise Joe, if the Misses did not come down the cellar and tell me its tea time i would be in there from Saturday morning till Sunday evening....some weekends...   

[radio joe]

totally agree Colin, I think time well spent and very satisfying.  Joe.

[mikearace]

Was at the Portsmouth Dockyard Victorian festival this Saturday, have been going every year since it started with my family as its a cheap way of accessing all the museum exhibits and ships and the shopping and a couple of nights away in the Home Club keeps the wife happy.  Came across the SWA display and even from a few yards distance I recognised HMS Bramble and said to the missus that's Joe's HMS Bramble.  And when I got up to the table it sure enough was.  And when I walked round there was HMS SoleBay.  Only thing missing was Joe.  Sorry I didn't get to meet you Joe - would have been nice but I was told you were not there Saturday but back Sunday.  Maybe next year Joe.  Have to say they were both even better in the flesh that the photo's on here.  They really looked the business Joe.     

[radio joe]

Thanks Mike, sorry I missed you, yes I could only attend Friday as we were asked to put on a display at fairly short notice, and I had a prior commitment this week end, but I did very much enjoy Friday and will to go to the dockyard to night to pick up my ships, there are some seriously talented modellers in the SWA and I have picked up a lot of building tips since joining, there are two more events at the same place in March and June maybe I'll meet you then, regards  Joe

[mikearace]

Well I wont be able to visit in March but I do get down to Pompey 3 or 4 times a year so I might well be around there in June.  I keep on saying to myself I might join the SWA myself sometime but never get round to it.  Maybe will do so next year when I retire and have more time.

[radio joe]

Yes I can recommend it Mike, exhibiting is another facet of the hobby with good camaraderie and you probably noticed the many radars turning so I have now set myself the task of making HMS Zulu's "bedstead" turn, nice and slowly I believe it's about 12 revolutions per minute, any way I'll have a go.

[Sago]

Hi I am considering building a model of an Algerine Fleet minesweeper and would appreciate any advice to a "nozzer builder" having never attempted model building before. I am a former naval rating who served on HMS Wave when she unfortunately foundered in St Ives Bay in 29th September 1952. As a complete novice I am not sure that I will be able to complete such a project bearing in mind that I am now 80 years old. Will I have enough time left. I am a retired carpenter/joiner but suspect my chippies tool will be to cumbersome so model making tools/kit will be required. Any suggestions? I am not considering a radio controlled motorised model, although this might be possible as a later project should my skills prove up to scratch, although I realise this must be taken at a fairly early stage due to fitting means of propulsion. Look forward to receiving replies.

Sago.

[paul swainson]

Hi Sago,
Welcome to the forum and I am sure you will be reading all the sections that deal with the equipment you may need to build.  The first think you will need is a set of cutting knifes, along with a Dremal drill with attachments.  Very basic stuff to have, then you can add to it with other items that you find as you go along.  I am sure you will have rulers steel 6 inch and 12 inch.   Glues and sand paper, along with a selections of paint brushes.  The other item you will require Will be bonding clamps which can be obtained from the ? shops and large bonding clamps.   A small selection of drills from about 0.3mm to 1.6mm and a hand drill bit.  You can also get a power control drill for larger size drill bits say up to 5mm.   If you intend to build a static model with no radio controls installed, it would be a good idea to still install the propshaft and rudder, along with cut outs sections to install the motors and control units and battery at a later date with out having to strip the model down too far.   I hope this gives you an idea, but the best bet would be to find a local model club and join and seek practical advise from them as a back up.  Paul

[Sago]

Hi Paul - Thanks for your reply and suggestions, they make good sense. I had considered a craft knife set together with Dremal type drill. Will search for local model boat builders club this also makes good sense. Thanks again will keep in touch.