HMS Rodney

[Jock]

I am starting Trumpters1/200 HMS Rodney. I am going to RC it a have purchased a motor kit. I looking f recommendations for the be PE kit available.

 

[Brian077]

hi Jock, that's a great ship project, and looking forward to your build log.

 

[Uwek]

I will also follow with big interest, although I am not a plastic builder - but it is every time interesting to see these kind of work

 

[Norgale]

So where's the Rodney??? I don't see no Rodney. There must be a Rodney around here somewhere because Jock said there was. Where's the Rodney Jock? You out there somewhere Jock? Oh well, maybe later.

 

[Jock]

Must some on the high seas

 

[Jock]

Packed ready to ship.

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[Jock]

Started on some small bits with PE. I don’t know what this is and can’t find a reference, maybe someone can help.

 

[Uwek]

Here we are.......

 

[Jock]

Thanks for the info. Do you know what they are called?

 

[Uwek]

I do not know, if this was a type of rangefinder......could be

Would be great to see some of your work on the model...... to fill a little bit your building log......

 

[Jock]

Getting ready to install RC gear.

 

[Jimsky]

Here we are.......

Is this you model, Uwe?

 

[Jock]

Added the large rudder for RC this required a small modification to the hull. I use 5 min epoxy to fix to hull.

 

[Jock]

Fitted the brackets for the cutlass bearing, this involved opening up existing depressions and modifying the brackets to fit. I wait for glue to dry before I add 2 part epoxy.