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Modifications to Glynn Guest's Destroyer Model 'HMS Quickstep' World Naval Ships Forums Archive

Modifications to Glynn Guest's Destroyer Model 'HMS Quickstep'

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Hi. I am very new to ship modeling, and in need of some advice. I am modelling a 1/144 stand-off scale Q&R Class Destroyer from Glynn Guest's HMS Quickstep drawings. The drawings are quite basic, but give a good general outline of the ship. However, I intend to incorporate more detail, working towards a model that will hold up (hopefully) to closer scrutiny. However, one thing troubles me; the model, intended for radio control has a draught in excess of the scale 9.6 feet. In fact the Quickstep plans illistrate the draught at a scale 16 feet below the waterline. I have made corrections to the plans, however, I ponder that with increased accuracy, performance, and stability may suffer. Any help would be appriciated.

Hi Robert, and a very warm welcome to the Forum. I hope your stay with us is fruitful. As far as my memory serves, and to give a quick indication of where the waterline should be; if you measure a 9' vertical from the Iron Deck (not the Foc'sle Deck) then that should give you the upper line of the boot topping. What is critical when building scale models of Detroyers is to keep the topweight down to an absolute minimum. These hulls are pencil slim across the beam and, despite bilge keels, can become extremely unstable "at sea". Locate your running gear etc deep in the bilge and be as light as possible with your superstructure. Within the modelling forum is a blog on HMS UNDAUNTED's build which may give you some guidance on detail (assuming HMS QUICKSTEP, {which never existed}, was based on a WWII Emergency Class Destroyer). I have some plans (at 1:72 scale) that show freehand drawings of all RN Emergency Class Destroyers, including differences, from J Class through to Ca; Co and Ch Classes. You are welcome to access these if you wish. Good luck in your project and please keep us informed on progress. Kind regards, Sandy.

Sandy, Thank you for your help. You certainly gave me something to mull over with this project! According to the plans, the model measures out to 30" LOA with a beam of 3"...hmmm...this should be interesting. I have decided to go with a sleeker, scale draught. I will be ballasting carefully and installing bilge keels...I am hopeful that all will work out. When complete I am considering a replica of HMS Quentin, after having read a brief account of her participation in the Battle of Sekerki Bank...and sadly, subsequent sinking by Luftwaffe Ju-88's. I found your advice very helpful and encouraging. I will keep you posted on my progress throughout the build. Again, thank you. Robert

Hi Robert, any progress to report? Cheers, Sandy.

Hi Sandy, Please excuse the ridiculous tardiness of my response, I took an unannounced sabbatical from the Q & R class Destroyer model that I had been working on. Shamefully, I had neglecting to check the forums in past six months. My sincerest apologies. I have picked up the project where I have left off; and decided after much debate to stick to the plans. I have modeled the deeper 'semi-scale' hull, which actually, doesn't look bad at all. I picked up a copy of Glynn Guest's book 'Small Radio Control Boats', which has proved to be very useful volume. As well, there was an article featured in June, 2012 edition of Model Boats magazine, penned by Dr. Marcus Rooks, titled 'HM Ships Jekyll and Hyde',describing how the author rebuilt a pair of semi-scale 'J class' destroyers. The author replaces the superstructure, gun shields,torpedo tubes and other details with sheet styrene. I find sheet plastic to be a much more 'user-friendly' medium than balsa or card and will be fabricating the details in the same fashion. However, I intend to be mindful of any weight above the deckline affecting the stability of the vessel. In conclusion, I intend to check the forum a little more frequently... rather than biannually. I hope to get some pictures posted soon. Best Regards and Happy New Year. Robert

Hi Robert, good to hear from you again. I'm sure that the other eager modellers on this forum would like to catch up on your progress, so never underestimate yourself and keep us updated.;) There is also a goodly crew of non-modellers who take an interest in our activities as well, they are well informed and international.:rolleyes: Good luck. Sandy.

Afternoon Robert , sorry to have missed your previous posts on here ,and as Sandy states there are many who can help on here so don;t be bashful and keep us posted of your build program ,,,,were all here to help you :D

Hi Robert, I have just joined this forum and saw your original post. I've always found Mr Guest's plans to be a good compromise between accuracy and practicality; if he has made the hull deeper that it ought to be, I suspect he had good reason to do so - stability would be the issue here and those 1/144 scale ships he is so fond of always need careful building to keep the top weight down. But it sounds like you are on the right track. I have recently finished my very first model. a 1/72 scale of HMS Glamorgan. She is in a feature article in the latest April edition of Model Boats. It is a great hobby, model boating!! cheers Kim

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