Topic: 1/96 Scale T26 HMS Belfast build (Read 31544 times)

Rob47 · « **Reply #150 on:** February 12, 2024, 08:41:27 am »

Seems it was a tidal issue with PoW not the ship, due out today, fingers crossed
Bob

T888 · « **Reply #151 on:** April 11, 2024, 04:52:12 pm »

Quick Update Gents,

After hours on the net I’ve found some actual build, fitting out photos/info on the Type 26s, so I’m going to start correcting parts of the superstructure I’ve built that was based on early pre production info which has been found to be incorrect.

Two steps forward one step back

The photos attached is one of the A/C ducting and fire drencher which is fitted in the hanger.

T888 · « **Reply #152 on:** April 16, 2024, 05:34:12 pm »

Progress on hanger internals

T888 · « **Reply #153 on:** April 30, 2024, 04:42:16 pm »

With the weather looking warmer this week, I’m going to try and see if I paint the hull.

Also correct some of the hanger fittings I messed up.

frogman3 · « **Reply #154 on:** April 30, 2024, 09:12:58 pm »

Quote from: T888 on April 30, 2024, 04:42:16 pm

With the weather looking warmer this week, I’m going to try and see if I paint the hull.

Also correct some of the hanger fittings I messed up.

hi dave yes hope for warmer wheather an i think your hsngar bay looks great hope you andrea are well
chrisb

T888 · « **Reply #155 on:** May 01, 2024, 05:21:00 am »

Thanks Chris,

Thanks for asking we are both OK hope the same is with you and Jen.

frogman3 · « **Reply #156 on:** May 01, 2024, 10:10:49 am »

Quote from: T888 on May 01, 2024, 05:21:00 am

Thanks Chris,

Thanks for asking we are both OK hope the same is with you and Jen.

YES it is Dave

T888 · « **Reply #157 on:** May 04, 2024, 12:41:08 pm »

Had some good weather so took the chance to paint the hull.

I’ve still got to paint the transom which I’ll do once I’ve got the info as to size , shape of the stern trim tab.

frogman3 · « **Reply #158 on:** May 06, 2024, 11:41:21 am »

Quote from: T888 on May 04, 2024, 12:41:08 pm

Had some good weather so took the chance to paint the hull.

I’ve still got to paint the transom which I’ll do once I’ve got the info as to size , shape of the stern trim tab.

HI Dave she's lookin very good as i like this ship a lot better than the type 45 as yours has a bit more detail on it an yes i know its a steath ship but this one to me looks quite a lot better shape an good to see she's got painted keep it comin on the build sir looks great how big is she ? lenght an beam ?
ATB SIR
chrisb

T888 · « **Reply #159 on:** May 06, 2024, 02:13:30 pm »

Hi Chris
Thanks

The model size is 61 1/2 inches Beam 9 inches. Very similar to the Arliegh Burke.

The Type 26 has a massive helicopter flight deck and with the mission bay the model has a lot of potential for detailing and working items.

I’ve attached just one of the configuration options.

T888 · « **Reply #160 on:** May 10, 2024, 04:28:40 pm »

Restarted wiring all the working functions, just awaiting some 0.5 mm LEDs to arrive from Micro Miniature these will be fitted to the main mast

ballastanksian · « **Reply #161 on:** May 11, 2024, 03:56:17 pm »

That is an impressive hangar capacity as the Merlin is no Wasp! It looks like there is sufficient room to work on one without banging elbows etc!

T888 · « **Reply #162 on:** May 12, 2024, 08:40:35 pm »

HI Ian,
Attached is the options that the T26 could be configured for.

T888 · « **Reply #163 on:** May 13, 2024, 07:36:50 am »

As apart of the wiring, I needed to mark out the helicopter tie downs, harpoon grid and deck landing lights locations

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #164 on:** May 13, 2024, 05:24:31 pm »

Blimey I have worked on west end shows with less wiring.....super congratulations

T888 · « **Reply #165 on:** May 16, 2024, 06:39:22 pm »

Thanks SteamboatPhil

There is more wiring to be added to the looms, once I’ve confirmed the deck landing light type and locations.

T888 · « **Reply #166 on:** May 17, 2024, 08:43:12 am »

Finished off the helicopter tie downs, also cast the bollards from an existing mould.

As for the fairleads I made a new master and moulded, as there is only two for closed fairleads visible on the Type 26 . I've not shown how I made the master closed Fairleads as this method was covered in USS Roosevelt thread.

T888 · « **Reply #167 on:** May 24, 2024, 08:56:08 pm »

Hi All,

After a lot of trawling the web for info on the T 26, I’ve found that AGI have got the contract for installing the Visual Helio landing Aid.

The issue I have now is how to install the lighting on my model.

Photo attached is from AGI publication.

frogman3 · « **Reply #168 on:** May 26, 2024, 11:13:36 am »

hi dave just been lookin through your build here an i see a sail whinch is that to haul the chopper in an out of the hanger ? looks brilliant build sir
chrisb

T888 · « **Reply #169 on:** May 26, 2024, 11:20:23 am »

Yes Chris the sail winch is used for hauling in/out the helio

Thanks 👍👍

T888 · « **Reply #170 on:** June 10, 2024, 10:11:13 am »

Hi Gent

Update but slow and Little progress. Now I've painted the flight deck I can start work on the deck lighting and the best way for the removable section lights can be done.

T888 · « **Reply #171 on:** June 19, 2024, 07:07:31 pm »

Another part made and to be fitted.

T888 · « **Reply #172 on:** June 22, 2024, 04:36:33 pm »

Next little bits inpro the bridge consoles, which I’ve based on BAE System 3D images.

T888 · « **Reply #173 on:** June 24, 2024, 11:30:58 am »

Consoles paint and ready to be fitted

T888 · « **Reply #174 on:** July 03, 2024, 02:29:25 pm »

Gents,

Just received these fantastic props from Keith Bender Props (USA) he has excelled yet again.

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