AIRFIX 1/600 SCALE HMS IRON DUKE
After having had a few bad experiences trying to make some aircraft, I decided to go back to what I know and dug out a good old Airfix 1/600 warship! HMS Iron Duke. Started on the Sunday, I had it finished by day 5! It may not be very fancy, but it was quick!!
After having had a few bad experiences trying to make some aircraft, I decided to go back to what I know and dug out a good old Airfix 1/600 warship! HMS Iron Duke. Started on the Sunday, I had it finished by day 5! It may not be very fancy, but it was quick!!
Day 1
The keel is laid
Hull and deck sprayed..
Day 2
Work on the main superstructure block
Dry fit of both superstructures, B, X and Y turret to deck. Hull painting completed.
Dry fit of deck into hull - the 6" gun casemates need to be done before this can be finished. Second funnel dry fit. Very pleased with the painting of the Hull and waterline!
Day 3
Casemates fitted, what a job! Deck glued in place!!
Dry fit of superstructure, just for the photo.. Starting to pick out the detail on the deck...
Another angle..
Rear superstructure block
Having a bit of trouble getting this to sit vertically straight up, leaning forwards a bit..
Day 4
Deck detail finished. Rear superstructure block glued in place A, Q, X and Y turrets in place, screws fitted ships boats fitted to boat deck.
Main superstructure block disassembled to try to get it to sit straight!
Just the front superstructure block to finish, davits and boats...
Day 5 - Finished!
Completed!
A Zeppelins view!
She joins the fleet!
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