This photo shows the deck head test fitted looking forward. I like this image as you can see the detail in No3. Main Ballast Tank [MBT] as mentioned in a previous post.

With all the parts in place i'm happy that I can now successfully paint and fit them out prior to fixing.

Next up, the deck being removed.

Removing the forward bulkhead.

Well that's it for this weeks build log update.

Thanks for looking in and happy modelling.

Regards,
Phil W.

Thanks for looking in Mark!

Regards,
Phil W.

Thanks for looking in Tony. It took a while [2 weeks] to get all these parts correct.

Hi Phil, thanks for looking in. Yes, I do think it's worth modifying the parts slightly.

It works for me anyway. Chopping part of the hull out after it's been sanded, undercoated etc and then try and refit it right at the end if the build seems daft.

Regards,
Phil.

Yes think you are right there Phil didn`t want to start chopping bits out think i`ll go down the same route cheer`s regards Phil

Hi Dave, I'm currently working my way forward through the boat getting the internal compartments ready for paint. One compartment left; the Torpedo Compartment. I should have this ready by end of May. Then I can undercoat, topcoat and varnish all the compartments. They will all be ready then for fitting out. As for the exterior, there are some brass strips to add and they don't get issued for another 3 weeks or so. When they're on I can add the rivets and weld lines. These are embossed plastic. I didn't want to fit them yet in case they get knocked off while I'm still handling the boat a fair bit. The undercoat will seal them firmly. Once the compartments are painted I guess mid June the hull will see paint. It will really start to come to life then.

Thanks for looking in.
Regards,
Phil W