Topic: HMS Bramble build

[colin]

looking forward to seeing all the clutter on the stern deck.. 

[radio joe]

Just finished priming the remainder of the fittings etc. 97 items,  no wonder it took a while to prepare them,  they should add quite a lot of "deck clutter" which for me is one of the best features of this era of navy ships, the set of dan buoys were unfortunately unusable, so I made another set using brass rod and an old paint brush handle.

[radio joe]

A little more done, deck gun, oerlikons , c winch, range finder, floats etc.

[paul swainson]

Hi Joe,  You know the saying "Iam Back".  She is looking great Joe,  Like the detail and yes she is coming to life.  Great build as ever.

[radio joe]

Thanks Paul,

Dan buoys and stowage done the paint job on the buoys could have been better, hands not quite as steady as they used to be, and a few other "bits" added.

[paul swainson]

nice work again Joe, I must say the paint work is nice and clean.  I hope mine is as good.   I have used both the brush and the Airbrush now on my Seawolf and like the results.  So will try on Solebay.

[radio joe]

Went on a trip to Southsea yesterday and our walk took us past the Algerine memorial I've included a photo for anyone how may be interested

[radio joe]

Did some more today, the deck "clutter" is growing quite nicely she really is a busy little ship, there's just a few more fittings to do,  then the railings, I've left the boat davits and lifting davits off till after the railings are done,  the davits are quite fragile and easy to catch with a hand or the micro drill.

[Dennis]

Well done Joe, this is one to be proud of...really nice build

[radio joe]

Thanks Dennis,

Added a few more detail bits and made a start on the railings,

[swiftdoc]

Hi Joe, you can really be proud of that model. It's always the details that make the difference

[colin]

have to agree with Arno.. 

[radio joe]

Thanks for your kind comments, coming from you guys it means a lot.
As always when I get to this stage of the build I find myself thinking of the next one, probably this winter and me thinks Cossack would fit the bill.
 

[paul swainson]

Really Nice Joe. she looks a beauty now, all the detail.  Well there use built your second Deans kit plus one other, and you thinking of the next while I am still on my first Deans kit.  I like your style. 

[karlgalster]

Yes Joe a very nice build - really got me thinking about this kit.
Robin