Topic: HMS Fencer

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi Ron;
A great thanks for your comment and compliment on my post.
My "transporter"for HMS Fencer is Japanese Toyota ISIS in Japanese designation
with the length 4.65m and 1.7m width,which is much smaller than Toyota Previa T-spirit.
But luggage space could be available with 1.9m long from the back of driver's seat.
I selected this car for this size to carry HMS Fencer which net length is 1.62m,as you know.
Here are the pics for reference.

Kiyo

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi all the RC model ship captains;
My men of the first group of 15 RN sailors began working already for preparing to engage in
the Mediterranean theater.
Soon after they were positioned, they have become so busy with their works.
They are working silently and earnestly aboard the ship.

Some are adjusting AAGs while other officers are ready for leaving the pier....

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi all the RC ship model captains;
My HMS Fencer has arrived at the Mediterranean sea for operation with some 15
sailors and 6 officers,among which 15 men are just rookies.!
Nevertheless.they are working very hard to master their jobs.
1/2;40mm Bofors AAG,starboard side
3;port side
4;Oerlikon 20mm AAGs.
5;pushing the tail of the Sea fire fighter very hard.
  Another personnels will assist him in a few days.... 
6;My HMS Fencer is sailing for the  operation in the Mediterranean sea with the White ensign
  flying proudly. 

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi all the RC model ship captains;
The followings are some scenes of my men aboard my HMS Fencer now at sea
in operation in the Mediterranean.
1;a sailor checking 20mm Oerlikon AAG at starboard
2;a sailor taking a rest at portside
3;two sailors checking 40mm Bofors twin AAGs at stern
4;idem
5;"That's all,sir.salute!"
6;my HMS Fencer sailing in my local Mediterranean sea

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi all the RC model ship captains:
The rookies are working very hard at their positions except  only one sailor.
1;front part of portside,busy with checking a high power binoculars and 40mm Bofors AAGs
2;a sailor checking an air pressure ? of the landing wheel,,,
3; two sailors unloading the weapons
4;idem
5;only one sailor enjoying leisure time sitting on rhe deck side!!
6;a sailor pushing a fighter ahead energetically unlike above sailor
7;on the other hand,my HMS Fencer with 40 crews aboard is in a hurry to the operational sea..

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi all the RC model ship captains;
Here you see today are additional 15 Blue Jackets who are taking  this time standing poses.
Their hair is blond.

"Dress up in a row"
"Don't chat each other,keep silent.rookies !!"

Enjoy their poses!!

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi all the RC model ship captains;
My men of 42 in all are already serving so hard as seen below.
1;Portside 20mm AAG deck gunners
2;Forecastle 20mm AAG gunner
3;Portside front observer
4;Portside 40mm AAG gunners
5;Portside 20 mm AAG gunner

Due to poor budget,full number of personnels were not allowed to serve aboard
my HMS Fencer....

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi all the Rc model ship captains;
Today,my HMS Fencer is on special alert against air-raid,while some crews are busy with
checking onboard fighter to go for a twilight attack and some are for AAGs....
1;a sailor checking landing gear before twilight attack under illumination.
2;even an officer has to drive a vehicle as personnel shortage...
3;sailors busy with checking starboard 40mm Bofors AAGs
4;the captain and his men on alert against air-raid
5:a sailor on alert against the sea surface,,,
6;while they are busy,my HMS Fencer is sailing in zigzag to avoid a torpedo attack
  in the Mediterranean sea,,,, ??

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi all the Rc ship modellers;
My HMS Fencer has just left her home port for the Mediterranean sea.
1;She has calmly left for the sea at dusk.
2;In such a circumstances,two sailors are walking with talking cheerfully.
3;idem
4/5/6;But most of sailors have begun to set the weapons ready to use whenever necessary. 
  It is still calm now ,but how about.....??

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi all
I laid down a keel and cross beams as shown below based on the instruction manuals
faithfully, mainly using two component epoxy adhesive(one hour type) and sealed lead batteries
 as weight and sufficient time for drying.
And I also varnished the wood parts for water resistance.

Sailing conditions are not always ideal for a RC model ship...
Pay attention to the countermeasures prudently against watertightness.

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi al the RC ship modellers;
My HMS Fencer has just weighed anchor.!
1;"Anchors aweigh?"
2;idem
3;anti-aircraft observation by unaided vision?
4;fighter squadrons are over with maintenance services !
5;And she left calmly for the operation sea area,,,

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi all the RC ship modellers;
It's the first anniversary of my HMS Fencer's commission today.!!
It is about 13 years since the keel was laid down on my work desk.
But, actual building period will be possibly less than 4 years at the longest.

[rondean]

Hi Kiyoshi
 A first class model with superb workmanship, you should be very proud of your work, a jo to see and follow your thread. makes us all try harder with more care to get to your standard
 Regards
 ron

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi Ron;

I do thank you so much for your unexpected and highest level of compliment as well as
encouragement extended to me this time about my HMS Fencer.
I will enjoy sailing and detailing the ship for the years to come as she is worthy of
doing so.
I am firmly convinced that she will be going well enough even on my local large lake.

Besr regards
Kiyo

[Kiyoshi Sekiguchi]

Hi  all the RC ship captains;
The following pictures are pre-painting conditions spent already for many years to get here.
1;She is ready for fundamental painting of grey.
2;idem
3;idem
4;sailing at high speed leavinv high wake by screw propeller from stern,
   while looks busy on the flight deck possibly due to  ready for take-off of many fighters,,,,,??