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HMS Sheffield

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Hi, Anyone know where I can get either 1/144 fittings or a model kit 1/144 of HMS Sheffield Type 42 ? Regards

Model kit of type 42 HMS Exeter 1/700 [url]http://www.fandsscalemodels.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=8313&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26[/url]

Hi whalerman, Thank you for the reply but I need it in 1/144 so that if I cannot find the fittings I can use them from the kit. I was given a model of the 'Sheffield' to restore, I usually work in 1/72 scale. Regards

Hi there, The company that used to do 1/144 was Woodcraft Marine, 3, Furnace Estate, Byerley Road, Shildon, Co. Durham, DL4 1QB. I too have a couple of their ship a DLG (County) and a Sheffield - I too tried but got no response, so don't know if they have ceased trading?. LOL Jack the Gunner.

Just thought I`d post pics of my latest effort ,it`s the ill-fated Type 42 ,Sheffield.I was lucky to see her in Hull ,the year before she went south,never to return.My cousin was in her when she was hit,luckily he survived. I managed to buy the long out of production White ensign kit of the Nottingham,however this vessel is a batch 2 type 42,and some modifications are needed to alter it to a batch 1 ship,mainly around the midships funnel area.I also bought some "Jecobin" plans of the Shiny,which have helped greatly. hope you like it Cheers Phil
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Looks like she's coming on well, Phil. What did you use for the water? I've got several kits on my shelf that I keep getting almost motivated to get into. Should just kick myself in the bum and... I dream of one day building a White Ensign model but I think I'll cut my teeth on something else first.

Thanks Andy, Follow the link to see how I make water(if you will pardon the expression!) [url]http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=39041[/url] Get stuck in and build one Andy !! Cheers ,Phil

Not as good an effect as your excellent "sea", but I think passable.............bog standard Airfix kit, "sea" is pollyfilla, painted then given clear varnish. Excuse poor photo..............photography not one of my forte's!
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Thanks for the comments.A quick update,I`m detailing the hanger area,and made a start on modifing the mainmast ,it seems to me that every Type 42 had a different mainmast!! Cheers ,phil
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This build is really going at a good rate of knots.I`m making the masts ,which have be modified to match the Sheff,and done the detailing around the hanger door area.Thoroughly enjoying this kit,what a pity it isn`t available any longer,nor will ever will be again. cheers,Phil
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The Sheff is now finished . It was one of the most enjoyable builds I`ve done for a long time.Here`s the pics. cheerio Phil
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Well done Phil.:) And it's 'shiney' too, as in the nickname.:D You build pretty quick mate, does the paint actually dry before recommencing the next part??;)

It looks a wonderful model, Phil especially with that unique sea effect. Coincidentally, I noticed a model of the old Sheffield on e-bay the other day. But they want £750 for it. The photo isn't very good, but here's a link if anyone wants to take a peek. [URL="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HMS-Sheffield-model-47-Town-Class-Cruiser-1937-58-/270363008489?pt=UK_Collectables_Nautical&hash=item3ef2e41de9"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HMS-Sheffield-model-47-Town-Class-Cruiser-1937-58-/270363008489?pt=UK_Collectables_Nautical&hash=item3ef2e41de9[/URL] Regards, Peter

Very little description supplied by the vendor. Is it R/C or not?:confused: The hull looks like it is scratchbuilt and the scuttles are very amateurish. Is that the case throughout the build? Knowing the astronomical prices levied in this establishment I would offer no more than £250 for it.:D

Phil, It's a good looking model, worthy of HMS Sheffield herself. Let's see the Argentines try and sink this one

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