Part scratch build of R/C HMS NORFOLK TYPE 23 FRIGATE F230 in 1/72 SCALE

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FORE MAST

 

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hangar bay with lykz helo in an the hanger door opens an closes an again it all just unclips for severcin

 

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AN here she is gettin near to bein finished an ive made up some carry handles out of an old fold up chair an they open up so the model can be lifted ony of its carry cradle done this on both sections of the ship so it like carryin to suit cases an easy to transport

 

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AN THE bow section of the ship also in its carry cradle an carry handles

 

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AN THE chopper in the hanger better shot of it an its in its folede

d up postion

 

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an chopper on the flight deck

 

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AN WHILE the lnkz chopper is ih the hanger bay there is a visiting merlon helo an here she is all lite up with nav lights an such workin through gold pickups throught the deck an thiis chopper goes all roters work an the tail rotor as well

 

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HI GUYS well got a little time more now to post some more build pics
here the wirein inside the merlin helo

 

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MERLIN helo on the flight deck an i know the light may not be right but i had these at the time so used them

 

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an here HMS NORFOLK F230 is finished ready to sail

 

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hers she is floodlit for model shows

 

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IN THE test tank to check for leaks an thankfully there was none

 

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AN SHE sailed bueatifilly at her correct water line an very stable an she was quite fast way past scale speed so had to slow her down a bit

 

[the Baron]

Y'know, beside the model itself, I love the carrying cradle! That's so simple and so brilliant!

 

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Y'know, beside the model itself, I love the carrying cradle! That's so simple and so brilliant!

HI Baron many thanks for your kind comments an yes i like to keep things simple if possible an ive already got another old fold up chair ready to cut up to make another carry cradle if i build another ship but at the moment i just cant make up my mind what ship to build so im havin a go at some big 1/32 scale plastic kit planes till i do
ATB SIR
chrisb

 

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Helicopter flight deck lit up while she sailing

 

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AN HERE she looks nice on the pond AN THIS IS THE LAST PIC OF THE BUILD FIN

 

[mark2]

Superb!

 

[user 22148]

Amazing work Chris - I love seeing your large scale ships!

 

[BOATMAN]

Superb!

Amazing work Chris - I love seeing your large scale ships!

THANKS guys for your comments
ATB ALL
chrisb

 

[wjbrandel]

Incredible work

 

[BOATMAN]

Incredible work

HI SIR help im unable to post any pics is there a limit to how many pics that can be poster as all i get up is something about a pol
chrisb

 

[wjbrandel]

HI SIR help im unable to post any pics is there a limit to how many pics that can be poster as all i get up is something about a pol
chrisb

Yep there is a limit. You can't put more than 10 per post. That is the limit I've run across.

If there are different standards(right word? not sure) Urumomo would probably the one that would know

 

[BOATMAN]

Yep there is a limit. You can't put more than 10 per post. That is the limit I've run across.

If there are different standards(right word? not sure) Urumomo would probably the one that would know

CHEERS SIR for your reply
chrisb

 

[Scratchbuilder]

I remember watching this build on the other forum and I am still in awe of your skills. Well done Chris.

 

[docsudy]

I just stumbled on to your post and thread concerning your near scratch built HMS Norfolk. Just simply incredible. Your workmanship, engineering skills craftsmanship are just simply outstanding.!!! You should be an incredibly proud of your work..Just Wow!!!!!
Doc Sudy

 

[BOATMAN]

I remember watching this build on the other forum and I am still in awe of your skills. Well done Chris.

HI Mike many thanks for yourkind comments an glad you like the build but she got a bit of small damage now to the bow as a young lady was talkin to me about the model in not lookin where the ship was sailded her right int the concrete wall oh boy glad i build them strong an mike nice to hear from you i gave regards to you sir by J/R an hope he is ok
like yourself sir
atb
chrisb

 

[BOATMAN]

I just stumbled on to your post and thread concerning your near scratch built HMS Norfolk. Just simply incredible. Your workmanship, engineering skills craftsmanship are just simply outstanding.!!! You should be an incredibly proud of your work..Just Wow!!!!!
Doc Sudy

HI Doc sudy many thanks for your nice comments also im gld you like the model as it was a 3 yr build an i enjoyed it an she does look nice on the wet stuff
cheers
chrisb

 

[Scratchbuilder]

HI Mike many thanks for yourkind comments an glad you like the build but she got a bit of small damage now to the bow as a young lady was talkin to me about the model in not lookin where the ship was sailded her right int the concrete wall oh boy glad i build them strong an mike nice to hear from you i gave regards to you sir by J/R an hope he is ok
like yourself sir
atb
chrisb

Many a sailor has been distracted by a pretty face and sailed into calamity....
Mike

 

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Many a sailor has been distracted by a pretty face and sailed into calamity....
Mike

AN HI Mike nice to hear from you sir an yes you are right thank goodness not much damage on her hope you are well
chrisb