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Post by jkb on Aug 23, 2020 18:57:41 GMT
Hi folks. Time to build a floater again. This time is the 1/72nd scale Perkasa from Tamiya.    The Hellenic Navy had two Brave class Vosper torpedo boats. They were built for the Kriegsmarine. and then transferred to HN. They were scrapped at the end of the 70s. They were P19 and P20. Astrapi ( Lightning) and Aiolos (god of winds). The only thing needed to change on the kit is the rear weapon. Instead of the Oerlicons the HN used a 40 mm Bofors. That was found after a lot of digging on the internet..... You can see it on the pics above. Here are some pics of the actual boats.       |
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Post by Boots on Aug 23, 2020 19:01:32 GMT
Lovely choice John and look forward to this  |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 24, 2020 4:00:59 GMT
Now this going to be interesting  |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Aug 24, 2020 6:30:23 GMT
Excellent choice. I made one of these over 40 years ago. I even made a case for it. It's still up the loft.
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Post by Marco on Aug 24, 2020 11:55:25 GMT
More Helenic stuff around here! Me likes a lot and will follow for sure!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Aug 25, 2020 8:05:54 GMT
Cool choice John, where did you find that replacement gun?
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 25, 2020 14:43:35 GMT
This will be great and count me in!
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Si B
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Post by Si B on Aug 26, 2020 9:19:28 GMT
Morning John,
Never modelled a boat, so interested to see your build. Just had a google of the kit and looks pretty good considering it’s age!
Looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 26, 2020 16:01:20 GMT
Those pictures are really cool!
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Post by jkb on Nov 7, 2020 18:37:01 GMT
Some progress has been made with this one. The deck refused to fit, but after some persuasion it is in place. Lots of other subassemblies are ready. Hopefully soon there will be another update.     |
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Post by Boots on Nov 7, 2020 18:49:12 GMT
Great work fella  |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 7, 2020 19:04:05 GMT
Now that is really taking shape and it looks bloody good too |
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Post by jkb on Nov 11, 2020 15:51:46 GMT
Just a dry fit to see what needs to be done. Apart from some minor filling and sanding nothing much.... And it is a really old kit.    |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 11, 2020 16:00:09 GMT
It might be old, but in your hands it looks bloody good |
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Post by armorguy on Nov 11, 2020 16:23:37 GMT
You da boss with those rubber bands sir! It looks superb.
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 11, 2020 16:47:43 GMT
She looks great!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 11, 2020 18:27:04 GMT
Now I'm liking that alot!
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Post by Boots on Nov 11, 2020 19:17:20 GMT
That is looking rather tidy indeed John  |
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Post by jkb on Nov 24, 2020 19:08:25 GMT
Thanks guys. I found out that Tamiya has downsized the Bofors at the front.... Nothing i can do about it, so i will just pretend i dont see that...... Everything is assembled and ready for primer.   |
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Si B
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Post by Si B on Nov 24, 2020 20:01:59 GMT
Tidy job B)
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