Hi Marky.
‘Tis a cracking storm I have to say.
We come up quite often and your right it’s never been this bad.
Great city,we love it.
Been to your part of the world also 👍👍
Pulling the blackout blinds now over!!
Bill ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Just shows how old I am.
So having built the model my Grandson photographs it then using his phone photoshopped it and does whatever he does and shows it sinking.
Clever lad🤓👍👍
Bill

Hi Doug.
He is 11 👍
Bill

I am up in Edinburgh at the moment and took our Grandson a model kit to build while I was here as he is so keen to learn.
The below pictures show the end result.
He loves model building and spends hours at it.A very good effort on his part with very little help from anyone else.
It’s so nice to be with him while he builds as his concentration is unbelievable.
Here is our future.
Enjoy.
Regards Bill.

Really coming along well.
The end result will be worth the effort.
Keep it coming.
Bill👍👍👍

Looking really good.
Coming along nicely.
All the inner workings look neat and compact.
Keep it up.
Bill👍

Thank you so much for all the valuable suggestions re the decking.
I am spoilt now for ideas.
I am away at the moment but on my return I will check out all the ideas and report back.
Thank you all
Bill👍👍👍

Excellent news.
Looking forward to the next update and seeing her on the water again.
Bill👍

Hi Doug and everyone.
Thank you for all your comments.
Doug.
Thanks for the link and info,really appreciate it as I know your busy.
I have been in contact with them and they are unable to help with my quest😢.
I am still looking and will find something.
I am not looking for the entire deck but just sheet planking that I can cut and adapt.
Keep smiling.
👍Bill👍

Congratulations Colin.
Regards Bill

Dear All.
Having had a short break from building for various reasons today I finally managed to remove all the remaining sheet decking thank goodness 😅.
Next I removed all the old component housings from within the hull and carefully sanded the upper lip of the hull to start taking the wooden supports so the deck will sit nicely.
One of the problems I previously identified is coming true as you can clearly see in the picture showing the deck resting on the stern support that the hull has opened up and I am going to have to put in quite a few crossmembers to reduce the evident gaps. I will get the side supports in all the way to the bow and tackle the crossmembers in due course.
Much bigger job than I thought it would be, in fact almost bigger than building from new, but I like a challenge.
The last photo if they come out in the correct order is of some of the old decking.
Now,I know I asked a while ago and had a good response from a few of you, but can anyone suggest where I can get this decking.The planks are 2mm in width approx 1/8”.
I have spent hours searching the globe and really am struggling although I can find some in the states.
Any help once again would really be appreciated.
So, moving on for now, and once again thank you for all your messages.
Regards Bill

Hi Nerys.
I agree with the other comments.As I have said before. I will not buy from Deans again after they messed me about.Plenty of other places to get good adhesive at better prices
So,as an experiment I went on line and put up all the details and it shows....
Cost of the Kit....£295.00
Admin Charge....£8.85.

You then have to email them to get a postage charge or at least it did on my system.I didn't bother with that.
I then rang them and asked for a verbal quotation over the phone.
I was quoted....
£295.00 for the kit including VAT which incidentally is shown at 20% when I thought because of Covid VAT had been dropped to a lower figure(but not 100% positive on that one)
I asked for a P and P price and was quoted £14.50 to sunny Devon.
I then asked if that was the total price or were there any other hidden charges and was told quite emphatically that was the final price.Total price quoted to me on the phone was £309.50.
I advised them I didn't do On line transactions (white lie) and would they take payment for that amount over the phone and was told yes.
I didn't buy it but if they can offer me that then no reason why they shouldn't do it for you.
As I also said previously this boat clearly means a lot to you,dont miss it for the sake of an admin charge if they charge it annoying as it is.I will gladly chip in to pay it.

Give it a try.
Regards Bill

Nerys.
Love the question 😂😂😂😂😂

Hi Alan.
What plans do you have.
Are you scratch building or do you have a set of parts.
If you can post some pictures of what you have that would help .
I have built Hood in 1/128 scale and if you look at my latest blog I am undergoing a major refit on HMS Repulse at this time.
Happy to help if you can supply more info.
Regards Bill.

Nerys.
I agree with Newby.
Drop them an email.If you don’t ask you don’t get.
This is clearly an emotional journey for you and is important.
If they don’t drop the admin fee then I for one will pay it for you if you buy it.
Bill

Re Deans.
Yes,after all the comments over the last few days it’s ironic that there is a six page spread about them Including “Running a tight ship”
Regards Bill.

Mine arrived this morning.
👍
Bill😮

I am afraid I have to agree with Steve.
In the past I have many problems with Deans,with either faulty parts or parts missing.
Customer care is not their best attribute and I was almost made to feel the guilty party.
I am sure many others have had nothing but total satisfaction.I can only speak as I find.
This admin charge does seem a bit of a con to put it mildly.
Regards Bill

Hi Nerys.
That’s fascinating and thank you for sharing.
This type of information fascinates me and should you buy a model of her I for one will follow with great interest.
Regards Bill.

Hi Dave.
Can’t help re the make of boat, but looks a nice project to work on.
Regards Bill.

Sorry everyone.There seems to be a problem with the video playing.
To be going on with I attach a very early picture of HMS Brave Borderer showing the same pennant.
I will see why the other clip is not playing.It is at my end.
Bill.

Ahh.
Has the video gremlin taken over Doug.
It plays from my end.
I will double check.
Bill.

Video of HMS Brave Borderer Portsmouth 1959 when she was the worlds fastest ship.
She is flying the same pennant.
Hope that helps Mike.
Regards Bill

Nerys is correct “when the boat is stationary.“
If it Is White and Blue it also means.
“I am undergoing a speed trial”
Bill

Hi Pete.
Many thanks.
Bill 👍

Hi Simon.
We are all like kids with new toys when we get something like this arrive.
It’s going to be a good project
Regards Bill

Really looking forward to following this blog.
Regards Bill.

First class workmanship, as is the whole project.
👍Bill

Hi All.
Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of a company called scaledecks.com
They have a good looking website.
Just wondering if anyone has bought any decking from them.
Regards Bill.

Nerys.
Facinating, and memories to cherish for a lifetime
Regards.
Bill