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HMS Antrim 1:96

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Hi everyone and in particular to Alan (whalerman) I started my latest project to build a r/c model of the Antrim representing my time that I spent on her (1974-76). Apart from 5 days loan draft to HMS Nurton, Antrim was the only surface ship that I served on as after that I was drafted to Submarines (for my sins?). The glass fibre hull & associated running gear was purchased from Fleetscale and I have worked on and inside the hull for the past year. I was given a pair of 540 motors that originally were wired up to a single Electronic Speed Controller powered by 7.2v battery. The hull went extremely well on the water but was very sluggish on the turn, so following advice from more experienced folks I fitted in a second ESC coupled with a mixer. Crikey what a difference!! :eek: With some more practice I should be able to turn it around on its own length! The motors do get very hot however, hoping to fit some heat extractor fans to dissipate said heat. Also found by fitting smaller props that the heat is reduced by quite a bit. Enclosed picture was taken in Pompey Dockyard in November, adjacent is my HMS Somali, also 1:96. Having a short break at the moment whilst I repair my poor old Lusitania (1:350) which was badly damaged by a sudden gust of wind whilst on outdoor public display. Ironically it happened on the centenary of the sinking! Planning to resume on Antrim early in 2016 starting with superstructures. Happy New Year to everyone. Alan G.
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Hi Alan, looks like a good hull. I'll look forward to see it progressing. Jim

Being Fleetscale Jim, it should be a good hull. Good choice Alan to build a GMD, only had one as a draft, (LONDON) but good ships for accommodation and comfort. Lovely exterior lines too! Good luck on the build. Sandy.

Great build looking forward to seeing it come together there's a great Glamorgan model here in Aus the guy who built it is part of task force 72

Have finished rebuilding my damaged Lusitania and am now starting my 2nd stage of building Antrim. Have built by own bulkhead staging for the Seaslug launcher admittedly not 100% accurate! :) . Now commencing the fwd superstructure by building a cardboard template. Will reproduce with plasticard soon. Alan
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The Lusitania looks amazing massive amount of work

Thank you Ludsie for your kind comments. I am steadily (and slowly) continuing with the superstructure build. In the meantime I have had some problems with my electronics; motors getting very hot! A fellow club member gave me 2 new 540's and as I was testing them out in-situ in my workshop, one of my ESC's went up in smoke :eek:. So, back to the drawing board :confused:.
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Hi Alan , She is looking good . Regarding your mishap with the ESC . My immediate reaction is "Wow ... That is two hefty motors ........ I personally would have used 380's". If continuing with 540's you need hefty ESC's to match the power draw. A chum of mine would recommend "Elektronize" ESC's or Bob's boards but I am unfamiliar with either as I have always used Mtroniks. These are just my observations but I would suggest a PM to "Destroyerman" would provide a definite solution as he is the "Guru" . Good luck and I do hope I am not teaching my grandma' to suck eggs. Dave H

Thanks Dave, I decided to try 540's because this is a bigger & heavier model than my previous project - HMS Somali (a Deans kit). Somali is powered by 2 x 385's which was sufficient however I don't think that they would be man enough to drive Antrim. At present I have 2 x ESC's: 1 per motor; and whilst carrying out tests on the replacement motors one of the ESC's went up in smoke. They are Mtroniks Marine 20's. I have bought another one & with a fellow club members expertise help, will try again shortly. Fingers crossed. :rolleyes: In the meantime there are plenty of other things for me to carry on with. N.b: the new superstructure is made from 1mm plasticard and the front incl the bridge is of 0.5mm plasticard. Regards Alan

Hi Alan, nothing to add about motors, etc, all rocket science to me!!, but these class of destroyers always look good on the water. Jack.

Another update, I have spray painted the hull with Halfords aerosols (hope I spelt that right? :o) and the waterline was brushed on with Humbrol black (50/50 gloss and matt). Finished the upper bridge and base for fwd mast. Commenced construction of the aft superstructure with the hangar next on the list. Electronics are at last sorted out - fingers crossed. Unfortunately silly me dropped the hull onto the patio :eek: about 3 weeks ago. Fortunately only minor damage to the hull, mostly now repaired but still a few bits to do. Mostly it appears that the insides took a jolt and I had to realign everything! :mad: The resin funnels from Sirmar, are in place for effect only. It is now approx. 18 months into the build and it is finally starting to resemble a GMD. Regards Alan G.
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Keep up the good work Alan, she looks good. Jim

Hello to all, I am presently working on building the ships hangar having made a basic one out of cardboard and am now starting to make the proper one out of plasticard. Meanwhile Antrim has been on display with lots of other SWA warship models at Hayling Island nr Pompey (you know that anyway!) and took some pictures of her on the water, whilst at the same time I was learning to steer her around on an outside pool. It is very different from driving my previous model, Somali. Regards Alan G.
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I am very jealous of your boating venue Alan , look so nice and clean unlike ours which is guarded by Swans . Keep up the good work she is coming on well

Hello again folks, A quick update for Christmas 2016. I am still slowly and steadily working on the construction of Antrim. Over the past 3 months I have completed the basic construction of the hanger and am now proceeding the building of the 2 masts. As always I start by making a cardboard prototype/template and then repeat the exercise in plasticard (different thicknesses used). In the enclosed pictures the foremast is made of plastic with wooden kebab sticks to give rounded corners, whilst the mainmast is still the cardboard template (thanks to Kelloggs Corn Flakes). I would like to wish all fellow forum members a Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2017. :) Best wishes from Alan
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Alan, Thank you for posting your lovely model for us all to admire. It really looks the business and we look forward to much more. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and Happy New Year, David

May I also mirror Davids comments Allan and would be pleased to offer any help you feel you might need , although being in a club I am sure you have an ample supply , but do not hesitate to ask should the need arise . Like most of the old hands I have had to learn the hard way but have managed to build several passable scale models to date , and like you started late in life on this addictive hobby Kind regards Ivor

Hello again, A favour to ask all my readers; does anyone have any photos of the Exocet launch base and/or blast deflectors? I am looking for any images of the bases whilst being fitted or refitted, that one would not normally see in an ordinary photo. Maybe a bit much to ask but worth a try. I am commencing a cardboard build of the above along with decking on the focscle - and of course around the Exocet area in place of the B turrets. Hopefully more photos soon. Thank you. Kind regards Alan

Unfortunately, nothing as specific as that, but these are zoomed in views of the mounting. Hope they help. Jim
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This one from the 'RN Guided Missile Destroyers: County Class' thread in Royal Naval Ships & Crews forum [url]http://www.worldnavalships.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=147865&d=1411018149[/url] Little h

Hooray winter is over and the sun has got his hat on, so time to take some more pictures of the build. Over the winter months I have been steadily plodding along; a little dab of paint here and a dab of glue there. Some work on the 2 funnels including drilling out the exhausts and painting them (with grey primer for now).Using a kebab stick that I cut up and then glued each piece into the base of the funnels, they both now sit nicely on the superstructure. I have painted the flight deck with dark grey mixed with grit from 120 grade sandpaper to give a rough feel. I am presently attempting to plank the decks and also glueing on superstructure fittings: hatchdoors & light fittings, etc. Slow going but I don't want to rush this. The first picture was taken at the end of January approx. 2 years into the build. It's a birthday portrait; using my wifes spare make-up mirror! No funny comments please. :rolleyes: Regards to all, Alan G.
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Alan , she is looking the dog's doodahs , a credit to you and the class . They were fine looking ships although I never served on one. Looking forward to the launching so no pressure. [Thinks: now where did I put that Royal Yacht I have been building for [B][SIZE="4"]20 Years] [/SIZE][/B] Aaah yes ... the backburner Dave H

Hello to all, Time for an update with my project build. Today I have finally finished 'planking the decks', which has taken my about 5 months! To celebrate this momentous occasion I have taken some photos of her present state. I think I have now approached the stage of finishing the basic structure, shortly I will be concentrating on smaller details. (ps to Kevin, good luck with your 1/72 HMS Fife. I don't think I could cope with one that big! - simply haven't got the space.) Regards Alan G
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Well done Alan , I admire your dexterity of finger ......catch me planking a deck :eek: On the models l have done it was via a pencil and ruler and then varnished with hands my size it wouldn't happen so well done

Oh sod it - here's another one. :o But I do like the angle... Alan G
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Well done Alan ......but as dear departed Sandy might have said ...wot about painting the table ......no rust on my watch :(

A nice day for going boating on the local lake. Having got the luxury of a few quiet hours to myself I wanted to give the Antrim a bit of a run out. Having fitted plastic 40mm props on for more efficient running she was on the water for just over an hour. Occasionally taken out to remove the weed wrapped around the props. Have also fitted her twin 4.5 A turret and am in the process of doing the Exocet missiles with partitions. All's well after an hours run- and on the same battery as well. ;) Regards Alan G.
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Three great photos Alan and she is looking the dog's wotsits on the water , pleased for you that she came up to expectations on sea trials . A lovely result reflecting the work that you have put into her. BZ Dave H

Still following and admiring your work Alan, looking forward to the 'tiddly bits' on completion. :) Jack.

[QUOTE=alan.gamblin;10168667]A nice day for going boating on the local lake. Having got the luxury of a few quiet hours to myself I wanted to give the Antrim a bit of a run out. Having fitted plastic 40mm props on for more efficient running she was on the water for just over an hour. Occasionally taken out to remove the weed wrapped around the props. Have also fitted her twin 4.5 A turret and am in the process of doing the Exocet missiles with partitions. All's well after an hours run- and on the same battery as well. ;) Regards Alan G.[/QUOTE] Well done Alan she looks great As for finishing her I don't think you ever will if your anything like me adding bits repairing bits , etc such are the joys of model making .......but well done on a good model subject

Hello chaps, time for a quick update. Well progress is slow but steady. Late autumn was dominated by having a new kitchen fitted in at home, done professionally but now I am decorating it. Anyways still managed an hour or two in most evenings. I am now concentrating on smaller details eg signal deck, 20mm oerlikons and now starting on the 901 (with some help from Mr Geoff Young from the SWA). I have now clocked up 3 years on this build and still some way to go. Antrim is now at the stage where I can put her on public displays and I receive some feedback. 2 pictures I took today (09/12/17) and one from last August B/H. Hope everyone has a merry Xmas and a productive 2018. Alan G
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Looking really good Alan. Love the 'Follow Me' Jeep on the FD. For Foreign visitors? Seriously, good luck with all the ' Sorry, it caught on my sleeve' bits. Jim

As it never ends Alan ....ill wish you well mate . Very nice example of your Model and your "Service" eye is evident in the way you do it .;) With out exception all my models have additions / repair's /refits from time to time ,[big hands ..small brain ] and despite your weatherly eye there will always be the peripheral fittings that get bent and broken so keep all your formers and spares in your ditty box just in case you need to replace them at a later date along with touch up paint /rigging . I note the angle of your prop shafts are quite pronounced which is great for removal , lubricating and checking tightness of props , but reduces your shallow water movement a tad ..just an observation ...[U]NOT[/U] a criticism:o Three years you say ...I'm still doing bits on HMS VICTORIOUS which had basin trials in 2012 ! Merry Christmas and enjoy your project

Hello all, Thank you for your tips chaps. Here to celebrate Easter are my latest pictures of my ongoing build. This time the model is in the conservatory because of "rainy days and Mondays". Since my last entry I have been working on the mainmast and now have my 965 array in place. What you can't see is the electric motor upended inside the mast along with associated pcb and battery. And yes, the aerial does turn! Also this past week or so I have been building my Seacat directors which are almost completed. Next I will start to concentrate on the Seacat launcher and missiles. Hopefully I will be able to sail her shortly - wx permitting!! Kind regards Alan G
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She is looking great Alan and a credit to your hard work. It doesn't look as if much ironing will be getting done any time soon :D Jim

Well done Alan , look forward to your further posts and launch , nice to see someone else posting here and wish you the best for your future trials . She certainly looks the part and cant wait to see her waterborne again . Kind regards Ivor

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