Model Making: General

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BryTex
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does anyone know of a model kit that depicts RCN "C" Class destroyers circa the Korean War? I havent had any luck searching. I have been asked to build one for a friends uncle who served aboard one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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BryTex wrote: Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:45 pm does anyone know of a model kit that depicts RCN "C" Class destroyers circa the Korean War? I havent had any luck searching. I have been asked to build one for a friends uncle who served aboard one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Hello BryTex and welcome. I presume HMCS Crusader would fit the bill. Not sure of any models of her but there are plenty of photographs of her about.

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As she was an ex C Class R.N. perhaps this may assist:

https://fleetscale.com/store/gb/51-hms- ... -destroyer
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BryTex wrote: Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:45 pm does anyone know of a model kit that depicts RCN "C" Class destroyers circa the Korean War? I havent had any luck searching. I have been asked to build one for a friends uncle who served aboard one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Would this be an exhibit or a working model on R/C ? BryTex..
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This guy would make a great modelmaker with his engineering solution to making a better cup of hot chocolate.

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We'll ......with his tools and gash metal drawer I could think of better things to do Eh Jim .......still different folk do different things during Covid :roll:
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FOR INFO THERE IS A 'Royal Navy Model Ships FACEBOOK GROUP' WITH 4.9k MEMBERS

It is an Open Group meaning anyone can view it but only Members can post on it.

See:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1026561020700528/
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/1026561020700528/media
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Thanks David , they look good standard , but not my cuppa as they appear to be static models , but thanks for the thought ..
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EX-NAVY MAN BUILDS NEW CAREER – WITH LEGO
06 April 2021
A FORMER Royal Navy air engineer has constructed a new career – as a Lego model-maker.

Paul Derrick, who served for eight years as an Air Engineering Mechanic, rediscovered his passion for the bricks as a hobby – but that all changed when he posted models of his creations on the internet.

“Within a year I was undertaking commission builds and supplying models for exhibitions throughout Europe,” said Paul, 46.

Continues, including photos and link to YouTube at:
https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... 06-legoman
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Might be of interest to some members
Seller's description lost Interest In The Hobby So Having A Clear Out
Graupner Weisel (weasel) patrol boat.
Bought To Restore But Lost Interest.
In need of a little restoring, as several items would be better replaced with more modern kit. Or add your own battery and use as is.
All R/C, motors and rudders work, although it's through vintage electronics.
Transmitter and receiver included, but would need own battery.
Water tight and well ballasted, a good solid base for a rebuild or just tidy up. £150 SOLD
See - https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listi ... attachment
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