Ranzhir, W-model, 1/72

 

 

 

Hull ready for testprimer to check the seams, grabhandles still to be added 

Hull ready for testprimer to check the seams, grabhandles still to be added 

Some work is still needed here, grabhandles still to be added 

the various small parts prepared for assembly till the hull is OK 

Kind of antenna, but how is it mounted in deployed position? 

The antenna, but I can't find any picture with this kind of antenna deployed 

This is the reference I've received, but the part doesn't compare to the kit part 

Handles added 

handles added 

handles added 

solution to the mast mounting problem 

Antenna made from Albion alloys sliding fit sets and some drilling to make two sets fit to each other 

both sets assembled 

the antennaholder, added the two rods for mounting purposes 

antennaholder in place 

Antenna mounted in the bracket... 

added some small brackets left and right 

original as per kit... 

 

some vanes were missing, so these were added... 

Hooks to guide the tow-guides and hooks, just a squeeze on some copper wire and a bend... 

and in place 

added holes for the hey-wires and rivets to the reinforcement plates 

rivets in place here too, for the lifting device, I used the original part 

rivets in place here too, for the lifting device, I used the original part 

all antenna's in place, just need to add the tow cables, light guards and antenna support 

total overview so far... 

How to for the clamps 

redid the lightguards, the PE was flat and not round 

redid the lightguards, the PE was flat and not round 

and made the brackets that hold the antenna mast when stowed 

example camo 

example camo 

example camo 

example camo