discussion 1/72 HMS Andromeda (circa. 1976)

[RayS]

So this is where my 5 year build is currently at. That old phrase "the devil is in the detail" is burnt into my mind...
I was on her 1976 (hence version) and have several photos and memories to help.
It's a Fleetscale hull, but scratch built superstructure, decks, etc.
This is my first ever build and have redone things as my learning curve progressed.
Hopefully pictures appear
Made the liferaft support myself from square brass, along with yards.

Ray.

 

[Guest]

Superb.

 

[boatman]

So this is where my 5 year build is currently at. That old phrase "the devil is in the detail" is burnt into my mind...
I was on her 1976 (hence version) and have several photos and memories to help.
It's a Fleetscale hull, but scratch built superstructure, decks, etc.
This is my first ever build and have redone things as my learning curve progressed.
Hopefully pictures appear
Made the liferaft support myself from square brass, along with yards.

Ray.

HI Ray she looks wonderfull lovely modeling at its best god we are gettin some really good modeler on the forum VERY WELL DONE Ray be nice to see her on the wet stuff when she is ready an i have been given a type 12 plan by a gent at last yrs LOWMEX model show but im not goin to build it as to busy with my super hornet an you are doin this wonderfull build keep the pics comin
ATB to you Sir
chrisb

 

[minitnkr]

Very nice.

 

[Jim R]

That looks great. I can only imagine the hours and hours needed to get to this stage.

 

[Steve Ski]

That's an awesome build, great job, Ray!

 

[boatman]

HI Ray any chance of some shots in side her at motors an eletrics ?
chrisb

 

[Waspie]

Nice work Ray.
Batch One - Gun Leander I assume?
Seeing the Leander always reminds me of the recognition mantra - 'You can meander around a Leander'.

 

[Tworrs]

Very nice indeed Ray. I too would be interested in more pics and interior detail as well.

 

[Mickc1440]

Lovely work

 

[RayS]

Nice work Ray.
Batch One - Gun Leander I assume?
Seeing the Leander always reminds me of the recognition mantra - 'You can meander around a Leander'.

Yep...Andromeda was a batch 3 "wide beam" Leander.

HI Ray any chance of some shots in side her at motors an eletrics ?
chrisb

Hi Chris
No probs...will post some.
Ray

 

[Waspie]

Yep...Andromeda was a batch 3 "wide beam" Leander.

I did some time on Scylla - F71, prior to 1980, (gun Leander, wide beam), I believe she was converted to Exocet in the 80's. Then 85 to 88 on F15 - Euryalus, Ikara Leander. (Preferred Tribals from a wafu's perspective)

 

[RayS]

I did some time on Scylla - F71, prior to 1980, (gun Leander, wide beam), I believe she was converted to Exocet in the 80's. Then 85 to 88 on F15 - Euryalus, Ikara Leander. (Preferred Tribals from a wafu's perspective)

Yeah, frigate alley in Guz was a crowded place in mid-70s.
Androm was peculier in that she was the only non-Ikara Leander with the type 669 Bexley jammer.
Had to scratchbuild that bit of kit at masthead.
I was a radio tiff..Androm was my sea training year so worked in every department - even lashing down the Wasp...

Ray.

 

[boatman]

AN Ray says
I was a radio tiff..Androm was my sea training year so worked in every department - even lashing down the Wasp...
SO MR WASP that should be right up your alley lashin donw the wasp helo might even have been yours after you crew all bailed out onto the flightdeck
chrisb

 

[Dave Ward]

The unmodified Leanders had the best lines of any frigate ....................when they removed the turret & replaced it with Exocet & Seawolf, they may have been more effective, but ruined their looks.
Dave

 

[Airborne01]

All this talk of floaty things reminded me I have a momento of times long gone; the reverse is scurrilous so no image! It's a great t-shirt and still fits (although SWMBO won't let me out of the house wearing it!)
Steve

 

[boatman]

All this talk of floaty things reminded me I have a momento of times long gone; the reverse is scurrilous so no image! It's a great t-shirt and still fits (although SWMBO won't let me out of the house wearing it!)View attachment 515909
Steve

WELL Steve why wont swmbo let you wear it out side as i thought this a free country ? an send me a pm pic of the revese of your shirt Steve as love to see ?

 

[Waspie]

The unmodified Leanders had the best lines of any frigate ....................when they removed the turret & replaced it with Exocet & Seawolf, they may have been more effective, but ruined their looks.
Dave

Have to disagree there Dave. Tribals, (Type 81’s). Were the best looking frigates of the 60’s - 80’s. Open turrets fore and aft. Combined steam and gas turbines. (COSAG). They could be at sea in no time thanks to the G6 gas turbine. Did time on both Tribals and Leanders, give me a Tribal for looks any day.

Edited bit to show Tribal for comarison.
Tribal Class, (Type 81 Frigate) F133 - HMS Tartar

Fwd Funnel Steam uptake. Aft Funnel, Uptake for Gas Turbine. (G6)

 

[Airborne01]

WELL Steve why wont swmbo let you wear it out side as i thought this a free country ?

She is very non-confrontational Chris and the back shows a British Bulldog urinating on an Argentinian player ... Poor taste Dahlinks! Freedom is subjective but hospital food is very specific (Uuugh!)

 

[boatman]

She is very non-confrontational Chris and the back shows a British Bulldog urinating on an Argentinian player ... Poor taste Dahlinks! Freedom is subjective but hospital food is very specific (Uuugh!)

OH DEAR yes i see why SWMBO has banned it from outside but we were at war then