New kit build HMS GUERNSEY fisheries patrol vessel

By davejw 6 entries 7 Dec 2019 — 16 Jun 2020
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New kit build HMS GUERNSEY fisheries patrol vessel

Just built stand and started trimming hull top.
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Build restarted after doing modification work on a Corvette model I acquired

Did some work on Corvette, upgraded to 2.4ghz, fitted working nav lights, fitted new servo and battery pack. Restarted work on GUERNSEY, fitted prop shaft and rudder mount, made up motor mounting.
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Superstructure build started and hull painting completed.

Build progressing, deck supports fitted,bilge keels fitted, some electrics wired for later fitting, deck sprayed, hull sprayed, superstructure build started.
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Superstructure build and trial fit.

Hull now painted and superstructure mostly built and trial fitted but mods needed to deck to fit it properly.
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Build continues

Latest work on model, gun mounting, funnel, mast with working radar.
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Build now finished

Buildiwork now finished, ballasting to be finalised in bath tub. Tried to upload short video taken on Canon camera but website said wrong file type. Any suggestions as to why that would be?
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