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HMCS Snowberry - Revell 1/72 basic kit RC Conversion
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My first model boat in many years, and my first RC Conversion! Started making models for my dad and brother's model railway, then sort of got into it a bit. This was an unplanned purchase, bought almost 20 years ago on a rainy day out to York, along with all the required parts needed for the RC conversion.
I got as far as the RC working and hull, decks and wheelhouse done, then it had an accident and fell from the top of a 6' wardrobe and got damaged. All the bits were gathered up and it almost went in the bin, but hubby persuaded me to put it away and look at it another time - he is from Yorkshire so doesn't like to see money wasted!
It sat gathering dust in the back bedroom until November, when hubby decided he wanted to make a wooden sailing ship model, so we got him a couple of kist for his xmas present, and after he started I thought it was time to resurrect Snowberry.
A deep and careful clean removed all the dust, and showed just how much had been lost - the gun baffles, wheelhouse support and walkways, the bridge deck, cabinets, the superstructure under the funnel, and the Hedgehog mortar and bombs all gone!
A daunting bit of scratchbuilding was needed, which I was dreading, but actually I enjoyed the challenge, and once they were replaced I carried on with the build of the rest of the kit, augmenting the crew with some 3d printed figures from ebay, extra decals from Above and Beyond Scale grahics in Canada and some scratchbuild additons - such as the wall mounted cabinets next to the depth charge davits, the hose reels and hoses and a few other bits.
Finally, I weathered, she is painted with enamels and a lot of layers of drybrushing and careful painting were used to provide the beaten-up, hardworking aura of a WW2 convoy escort.
Loved the process, and have had her on the water thrice now, with some lovely comments from folks at New Brighton and Bury Model Boat Club.
I got as far as the RC working and hull, decks and wheelhouse done, then it had an accident and fell from the top of a 6' wardrobe and got damaged. All the bits were gathered up and it almost went in the bin, but hubby persuaded me to put it away and look at it another time - he is from Yorkshire so doesn't like to see money wasted!
It sat gathering dust in the back bedroom until November, when hubby decided he wanted to make a wooden sailing ship model, so we got him a couple of kist for his xmas present, and after he started I thought it was time to resurrect Snowberry.
A deep and careful clean removed all the dust, and showed just how much had been lost - the gun baffles, wheelhouse support and walkways, the bridge deck, cabinets, the superstructure under the funnel, and the Hedgehog mortar and bombs all gone!
A daunting bit of scratchbuilding was needed, which I was dreading, but actually I enjoyed the challenge, and once they were replaced I carried on with the build of the rest of the kit, augmenting the crew with some 3d printed figures from ebay, extra decals from Above and Beyond Scale grahics in Canada and some scratchbuild additons - such as the wall mounted cabinets next to the depth charge davits, the hose reels and hoses and a few other bits.
Finally, I weathered, she is painted with enamels and a lot of layers of drybrushing and careful painting were used to provide the beaten-up, hardworking aura of a WW2 convoy escort.
Loved the process, and have had her on the water thrice now, with some lovely comments from folks at New Brighton and Bury Model Boat Club.
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Doug, I have seen those kits being sold for several hundred dollars. You might be wise to sell them while you still can. If left in your estate who knows what will happen to them! At least if you sell them now, you and the Mrs could take a little holiday. 🍻😎😎🏕️🏖️🏰🎢🎡🗽
I'm ashamed to say that I also have two unbuilt Flower class kits:
one first generation Revell basic kit and one 'Technik Kit' with motor, LEDs and a few bits of brass.
Not really worth the extra cost🙄
Both kits sitting on the shelf for about 30 years!
I doubt that I could achieve your fabulous standard Suzanne, but it would be fun trying😏
Cheers, Doug😎
I have managed to get another part finished kit, going to be doing her as HMS Campanula, so hubby can sail one alongside mine, we will have the makings of our own 1/72 connvoy escort group!
Did you do a count on the rivets?
Lew
The kit is a good one - although the later-released Tech versions with lights and photo-etched brass parts are much more detailed, they aren't the kit I had, so I did the best I could and added what I was able to create to make her as good as I could... And the weathering really adds to her...
If I can do it, then anyone can, all you have to do is not stop until you are happy with it and you will get the results that you want :)
Now that I see yours, it brings back many wonderful memories. Your model is absolutely gorgeous and looks so alive, especially with all the figures you added.
I truly enjoyed all the photos and the attention to detail shown throughout the build.
Thank you for sharing them with us.