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Well a couple of photos of the progress so far. Prop shafts and rudder now installed motors which at present are 340 brushed lined up and dry running seems OK. Bit of vibration from the motor mounts at present, this was my first attempt at making a mount and probably require some more adjustment. Started on main superstructure now plus cutter boats and funnel. Great fun NOT with the brass pe fittings/definitely need glasses 😂. Hopefully do some more tomorrow and during the week, whilst waiting for DVLA to respond 😀

A couple of photos of bridge superstructure and gun turrets in early stages . Getting there slowly 🐌

A little bit more this afternoon, taking a while as having to make too many phone, now getting more confused 😕, both with phone calls and what appears to be both confusing and sometimes backward instructions 😂

A little bit more, having a love/hate relationship with brass photo etching-getting there. Plus side is that every bit of etching completed is one less to do😀

Went into the garage /workshop/ "shipyard " this evening and the wind blew very strongly and Nelson ended up on the floor. Thankfully no major issues and managed with a few curses to right the damage. Now going for a well deserved cup of tea.
On the plus side, hoping to install a smoke generator for the smoke stack. Anyone have any suggestions/one's to avoid?

A little bit more this afternoon-slowly, slowly 🐌.

Managed to finish off without any more mishaps 👍. Brass etched parts I still struggle with and find that patience is a virtue😂. Pleased with what I've accomplished so far and had an initial visit to the "spray shop".
Finer details and any weathering still to be done

Well now that I've got more time on my hands at the moment thanks to DVLA and hospital misinformation (apologies for the grumbling), managed to do a little bit of painting this morning. Trying out homemade techniques with hopefully not overly weathering. Poor lighting doesn't help either, so I guess I'll have more time at the moment to sort out my working area to perfection 😂

A little bit more this afternoon, brain 🧠 hurts from all the numbering up of pieces required for later on. Plus a couple of shots, although not flattering but one gets the basic idea. Work in progress

Been a few days whilst "battling" with tiny deck fittings topside before returning to the guts of the matter. It probably looks a little crude but it works. "Borrowed 2 x 340 brushed motors and esc's from my Vietnam era atc(h) / armoured troop carrier (helicopter). This was my first attempt at scratch building and is currently mothballed for a bit of TLC. So I digress-back to Nelson. Motors and rudder servo installed and initial dry running all good. Now assembly has started on the main armament with an assortment of gears that I came across this morning whist having a tidy up. The plan is to have the central turret operating from a servo unit with the other 2 being turned with the use of the ⚙️. Not sure how yet but I have a plan 😀, well in my mind anyway.