(WIP) A Small Destroyer in 1/56th

[AKULA]

Brief Update:

Part of the superstructure, including both funnels.  The pedestal at the back is an anti-aircraft mount.



There is one more level to go on the bridge.

 

[Bako]

...unless of course they are trying to get 'pickled' at the bar.   

 

The vessel is shaping out nicely. Is that little doodad a ladder?

[AKULA]

Is that little doodad a ladder?

You mean by the superstructure?
   
Yeah, it must have been left behind by one of the little workmen

 

[Bako]

Lazy gits!

[AKULA]

Another brief update from what I got done last night:

Basic Shape of the Bridge - still needs detailing and tidying up.  The raised area at the back will have a couple of machine gun positions later on - will be working on the heavier anti-aircraft guns next.

[NECROSTONE]

Enjoying this.

[Remgain]

What the hell!!
It will be possible to play a skirmish, or pulp, scenario using only this beauty AS the table!

Marco (running away to finish his U-Boot as soon as possible!!)

[AKULA]

Last nights effort:

A twin 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun. 

Not strictly speaking standard issue in 1938 - although the Army started evaluating the bofors in 1937, I don't think the Royal Navy had them in wide use until 1942?  However, as the Polish Navy had them in 1937, the Captain of my battered old tub, has "acquired" one direct from the makers  

The basic guns are spares from when i made the Single mount, which i've then adapted.

The crewman is from the BEF Miniatures 2pdr AT Gun.

 





Will add some clear discs, to represent the circular sights once its painted & varnished.

[white knight]

Awesome! 

[answer_is_42]

Awesome! 

What he said. I want to make my own now. Destroyer, that is...

[AKULA]

Painted:







Going to start work on the 4" guns tommorrow.

[AKULA]

Tonights update:

A QF MkII 4" Gun







Needs the edges smoothing off, and the trunnions (?) tidying up. 

Am trying to get as much done as possible before Friday, as have "guests" this weekend, which will involve me having to socialise and pretend to be listening to polite conversation, while I plan the next stage.

Unfortunately, due to a previous incident involving "just popping out" for an hour to ninja an opponents fleet in Ogame, my opportunities to get further work done this weekend are likely to be curtailed...

[traveller]

You are GOOD at what you are doing! Looking forward to see the next chapter

[Bako]

Excellent stuff.

[AKULA]

Latest Update (probably the last one for 3 days due to having guests for the weekend):

Have begun to shape the funnels, add the mast, and start work on the bulkheads and portholes.