Topic: My build of HMS Solebay.

[colin]

topic split... the subject of Spray Painting Questions can now be found here.

[paul swainson]

A little more has been done this past week.  I painted by hand one of the STAAG and I will then paint the other with the airbrush.   Hope my brush work is up to standard of all you guys who still like the brush.

[paul swainson]

Started on the 6 single 40mm bofors and completed two of them.  The other four could not be completed as the moulds where only part formed.  I have returned them to Deans and should receive replacement over the next week so that I can complete the set.   Hope you like the little touch of detail with the sight.

[paul swainson]

Completed the twin 40mm gun just have to paint it now and used the base from replacement base for a Torpedo's base and added a bit more so that I can insert a pivot screw to allow the turret to rotate.

[paul swainson]

Finlay finished of the emergency steering point and have painted part of it. This is very difficult to paint with a brush so will see how the airbrush will work using the fine setting.

[paul swainson]

Here is a shot of the HA Glass dome which was again painted with a brush. The main body will be airbrushed.

[paul swainson]

So here is a shot from the stern which shows all in place except the unpainted STAAG.

[radio joe]

Hi Paul, I found this to be a very interesting part of the build adding all the detailing "bits" The ship just seems to come to life, looking good mate.

[paul swainson]

Thanks Joe for those nice words a nice complement thanks.  I am enjoying the build and find the challenger great.  I really did not think I would be very good with this model as this is only my third attempt.

[radio joe]

Yes your right Paul Deans kits are challenging and not for the faint hearted, I think a Deans kit is the basis of a good model and then it's up to you and you get a lot of satisfaction when you finish one, probably more so than other makes of kits, if I was being critical the moulded parts could be better, but I still like Deans kits.

[cabin boy]

Hi Paul. Your ship is looking really good. As I this is my first time I have greatly appreciated the help of Joe and his and your photos, all of which has played a major part overcoming my frustrations and the lack of instructions that came with the kit. My hull superstructures, some fitted deck fittings all painted by hand, came out well. Now painting all other parts for fitting. Hopefully another 4/6 weeks should see a completion, which I my family and friends are looking forward too. Well done keep up the first class built. Many thanks to yourself and Joe for all your help. Clive

[paul swainson]

Thanks Clive, I am glad that Joe and I have been able to help you and hope you continue to work thought the problems.   

I have had a weekend at a railway/model show in Saltcoats this week end and was showing off my boats.   I had a lot of items just placed on the deck so that people could see the build and the type of work required.  When we set up the stand I left my boats over night and when I came in on Sat morning some one had taken one of the 6 x 40mm bofors.  So will have to write to Ron and ask for a complete bofor kept to be mailed to me.  But on the whole every think went well and lots of people asked about the Deans kits and how they could seewhat was on offere as per the range. 

Will post some pictures of the completed guns mast and D/C racks.

[paul swainson]

During the show I watch some soldering of Brass and Brass Edge.  The guys used liquid flux for brass and boy the soldering was great and the work looked great.   I watched and saw how I was making thinks hard for myself.  So will be a lot happier now and will be able to solder more.

here are the photos of the rear masts with the radio antenna

[cabin boy]

Hi Paul As a young man many years ago I was a tv eng and a soldering iron was a daily extension of my hand. The essence is clean parts. With the brass I always clean both parts with a fine file or wire wool and immediately cover with flux. This keeps the parts clean and stops them from oxidizing (getting dirty and not visible to the eye which prevents sound soldering or joints that come apart under pressure). The flux also acts as a capillary action and helps a minimum of solder to flow and adhere quickly avoiding too much solder or overheating. Hope this info is useful. Clive

[paul swainson]

Thanks Clive all info is of use tome and others who read these treads.