discussion Revell 1/72 flower class corvette uss saucy

[peterairfix]

I couldn't wait to get started and it's been 10 years since I last built one and I have forgotten how big it is.
So on with the build the main thing is the decals look to be shot so if anyone knows where I can find some replacements it would be most appreciated.
The first thing I done is to construct the four Hull pieces before joining them up.

 

[Ian M]

Always a good day when a Corvette gets built on here.
One day I will have to dig out bluebell and see how bad the damage is...

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

Can't see decals , but can see lots of other addons were available @ https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION[]=Kits&q="Corvette+Flower-class"+1%3A72

update : http://www.cbrnp.com/RNP/Flower/SALES/index.htm

 

[peterairfix]

Can't see decals , but can see lots of other addons were available @ https:tongue-out3:/www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION[]=Kits&q="Corvette+Flower-class"+1%3A72

update : http://www.cbrnp.com/RNP/Flower/SALES/index.htm

Thanks i have already tried them as my build is out of the box I am looking for original revell ones

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

Thanks i have already tried them as my build is out of the box I am looking for original revell ones

Revell may be able to supply real ones ????

 

[Dave Ward]

Revell are pretty good for spares of catalogue models - although their customer service web page is down for maintenance until 24/11. Usually it leads you to an online request form - I've used them in the past, and been happy with the service
Dave

 

[peterairfix]

I now have the four Hull pieces together with the internal bracing fitted
I also have fitted the four bilge keel pieces and now it's ready for first coat of paint.

 

[rtfoe]

I now have the four Hull pieces together with the internal bracing fitted
I also have fitted the four bilge keel pieces and now it's ready for first coat of paint.

Peter, the last time I ever used large paper clips was for my USS Constipation...that was easily 15 years ago and it's still not finished hence the re-name from USS Constitution.
Nice and big kit and looks like a good progress. A friend built one of these and he had to replace quite a lot of the detail for the bridge and guns.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[mrtintheweb]

I now have the four Hull pieces together with the internal bracing fitted
I also have fitted the four bilge keel pieces and now it's ready for first coat of paint. View attachment 405501

Sure it's not the USS Bulldog?
T

 

[peterairfix]

:tears-of-joy:

 

[peterairfix]

Internal deck supports have been fitted and I have given a good coat of paint and dazzle camouflage and tried some rust streaks on the portholes but I don't know how convincing they look

 

[peterairfix]

Slow going at the moment due to a four legged monster but here's a couple of pics of how

 

[peterairfix]

Still slow going because of certain four legged fur monster but here's the sum total of yesterday's work. View attachment 406135View attachment 406136

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Peter. Nice clean work so far.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Looking good despite the four legged friend.
Jim

 

[Guest]

Nice Always liked that model.

 

[peterairfix]

The fun begins after finishing the bow I am starting on one of the guns and I now have 48 sink holes to fill on the shells.View attachment 406220View attachment 406221View attachment 406222View attachment 406223

 

[Tim Marlow]

Not great moulding is it Peter. Sure you’ll fix it though.

 

[peterairfix]

High time I took this out of dry Dock.
And following on from the last post all sink holes filled and ready for painting

 

[boatman]

WELL Peter did you ever finish this ?
chris