1/32 Scale Mountfleet Round Table Minesweeper

[Georgeconna]

Well it does want it is supposed to do!

Weight and balance test.

 

[Georgeconna]

Another Small bit done here and there, Anchor winch, Boat deck, Soldered the Gallows up (U shaped White metal pieces) and the Wooden decks Glued on.

 

[popeye]

So much detail. It's going to look amazing.

[Georgeconna]

Just in the Door, Sweet Stuff, Was not happy with the White Metal guns, Very Blobby so will use these beautys instead to enhance the model.

 

 

[Georgeconna]

A few more hours spent today in joyful solitude in the shed with some CD's. Major surgery with a repositioning of the engine room vent pipes, Despite going off the plans the location measured was not correct and they had to be move up and over a tad. you can see the original position in the photos. Wheel house deck is now in place too. Hours spent with little to show!

The Ladders were also attached and the handrails soldered up to the main rails. All good fun!

after all that work decided to treat myself to a can.

Edited April 25, 2021 by Georgeconna

[murrayec]

That sure is a big can

 

[Georgeconna]

I can safely say the can is gone!

[Georgeconna]

Moving Along nicely and one of the most eagerly awaited jobs, The Armour Deck Plating. 

2 Sheets of paper were provided in the kit, Yeah right that will cover the hole thing plus on top of it I made a balls of two attempts do lay the Plates so had to order a pack of 50 sheet. Just trying to get a suitable Rivet head was problematic, Tried a Dart, Drill bit, Grinding bit, some other bits in bobs but nothing great, In the end I round off a 2mm brass rod and put into a pin vice and pressed each one in to each plate, marking out 5mm per rivet and 2mm in from the edge. A long process.

Plate are glued with PVA watered down, What ya think?

Also had to solder up a short shot cleat with some smaller brass rod onto this davit., The Shiney bit are Telescopic Aerial cut up, looks quite nice!

 

 

[Galteemore]

Rivets - all too familiar to me George! Nice job you have made of them. Some gentle weathering will really make them ‘pop’.

[Georgeconna]

32 minutes ago, Galteemore said:

Rivets - all too familiar to me George! Nice job you have made of them. Some gentle weathering will really make them ‘pop’.

LOL Yes seen that too!

 

[Georgeconna]

Winch way to go! Two days it took me to solder this up. nice bit of kit. Need to tidy it up a bit before painting, Pretty complicated build. just need to fit the Eccentrics next and she is done.

 

Edited May 5, 2021 by Georgeconna

[murrayec]

@Georgeconna lovely detail in that winch

Eoin

[Galteemore]

That’s lovely work George. Very fine and looks like it would actually work !

[Georgeconna]

Thanks for the comments chaps.

Would be nice if it did with some steam pouring out and sound!

here's Anchor Windlass in action on the Waverly on a trip to the Thames Forts which seems ages ago, Well worth the money which is pretty reasonable. Got up early to see her leaving the Sunday morning after out trip. Check here out. A Great day out https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/

 

 

[KMCE]

The Waverly does get about.  Some years ago she operated off the East Coast and was operating tours from Wicklow down towards Arklow.

Very nice ship!

[Georgeconna]

27 minutes ago, KMCE said:

The Waverly does get about.  Some years ago she operated off the East Coast and was operating tours from Wicklow down towards Arklow.

Very nice ship!

Yes  1986 , Me Dad took me Mam for a spin on it. I was not invited!! It was only 2.50 for a spin, That would of been 12 mars bars.

 

She can't do in now as it is classed as an international voyage and need more stuff onboard to cover insurance and safety than would be worth it. Shame.

[Georgeconna]

Been Beavering away still, Never seems to progress there is so many little bits to do!

The Carley float was a crap resin mold and the ropes were sanded smooth and replace with real rope and I also weathered the winch and stuck to rope on it too

 

[popeye]

That Winch is a work of art and so much detail. Great job.

[Georgeconna]

The Latest bit done were the, bow cable drums,  Rear Stove Pipes and the Rear Mast with brass rod and a Top of an old aerial for the middle bit and gun deflectors to the sides. Also the depth charge rack was made, about 2 days work on and off along with the depth charges.

Coming together nicely now.

 

Edited May 16, 2021 by Georgeconna

[Georgeconna]

Morning Chaps

Should of been in SNN right now watching an ultra rare  IL-62 to take off which is happening in the next few mins but instead listening and watching on Flight Radar, Bit Lazy this weather

Some update again with the Depth Charge Rack near nearly done and a bit of weather on the anchor Winch.

 

[Georgeconna]

On the IL-62 any one east side might get a glimpse Heading Strumble Head

 

Edited May 22, 2021 by Georgeconna

[Broithe]

2 hours ago, Georgeconna said:

On the IL-62 any one east side might get a glimpse Heading Strumble Head

 

If you stand at the end of the runway, you can sometimes get quite a  close look at them...
 

 

[MOGUL]

Should have gone to see the IL-62 George, banned from EU airspace now! Although the depth charges look spot on so a morning we’ll spent 

Edited May 28, 2021 by MOGUL

[Georgeconna]

Hi Lads,

 

Thanks for the Comments, Been Beavering away here and have managed to get a few small items done over the past while but the most tedious one has been done and that is the Armoured Deck Plating and punching the Rivets but I have that done Saturday all day and I have now pre shaded with white and Black and then laid the green on the top. I am quite pleased with this as a Flat green Deck would of looked a bit toy like. Took it out in he ambient light to see though what it looked like. Weathering also has been started on the Box, Front Gun and ammo Boxes by the Main cabin.

Sunday took the the Knockmealdown mountains for a 13K hike to calm me nerves after slicing the top of my Left hand thumb off with the Scalpel! Parents were not available or supervision for Help at the time

 

 

 

 

Edited June 28, 2021 by Georgeconna

[Galteemore]

Looking great George. Just watch you don’t ‘fowl’ the propellor …

[Noel]

Stunning George. Does she have a sort of model stern gland on the shaft.

[Georgeconna]

Thanks Noel,

 

the shaft has no gland neeed Noel,  its an apparently a Sealed Shaft but this will be packed with Silicon RC Grease to stop any leaks as the shaft is below waterline. That worked on the ol fellas puffer that leaked through the shaft, Squeezed some Grease into it and sorted! No leak.

[jhb171achill]

On 7/5/2021 at 5:35 PM, Georgeconna said:

Yes  1986 , Me Dad took me Mam for a spin on it. I was not invited!! It was only 2.50 for a spin, That would of been 12 mars bars.

 

She can't do in now as it is classed as an international voyage and need more stuff onboard to cover insurance and safety than would be worth it. Shame.

Is that thing still running? I'd love a trip on it...........

[Georgeconna]

Sure is, It Calls to NI during the year. 

Leaving Glasgow for excursions today. Seems to be Just Scotland at the moment.

 

[Galteemore]

8 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

Is that thing still running? I'd love a trip on it...........

A classic conversation amongst railway enthusiasts in the 50s…..

The Waverley is a great trip. Engines are mesmerising. 

[Georgeconna]

Some Vid of the Engine room on the last trip I had on this beauty, It was being looked after by an Irish Lad.

The low howling sound is the Water Pump feeding the boiler. Oh the Smell!! This mesmorising!

 

MVI_5176.MOV

Edited June 29, 2021 by Georgeconna

[Georgeconna]

A Call into Halfords on the way to Carrauntoohil to pick up some rattle can primers saw the hull painting begin yesterday, Pre shading now next. Red for the bottom as this hopefully will be hard wearing and grey on the top part! Done outside yesterday before the rain came back again.

Hand Rail cappings done also and you can see the Bulwark supports are in on the Port side.

Not the greatest of photos as I am using high ISO.

Pics of the mountain too! Damp!

 

Edited July 6, 2021 by Georgeconna

[Galteemore]

Nice work - good subtle blending of colours.  Quite appropriate for Carrantuohill to look steamy too - there’s got to be a reason the GN named 174 after it! 
 

[popeye]

Getting near the end now. Looking good.

Is that where you are going to float your boat, is there no water near by? 

[Georgeconna]

Thanks Popeye,

There a Reservoir in Fermoy about 20 mins drive away (great for Fresh water swimming too) or I meet the 'Boat' Lads on a Sunday am at the Atlantic pond by the GAA Grounds in Cork City.

Probably test it in Fermoy first to save embarrassment of failure in front of loads of people on their Sunday walk in Cork!

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/310124885762805/posts/some-of-model-boats-sailing-yesterday-on-the-atlantic-pond-for-the-irish-examine/3268586226583308/

 

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