Vosper Perkasa P150 1/32 Scale - Radio Control (R/C) Model (Build Log - Part 13)
This is the thirteenth entry in the build log and relates to Step 13: Deck Fittings Assembly 1. The instruction manual appears to have steps 13 and 14 in reverse, as step 13 shows the placement of items assembled in step 14. Consequently, I shall describe the assembly of the fittings in this step and the placement in step 14. This step is very straightforward, however, I did deviate from the instructions in four areas:
Note: Brass wire and tubing used in this build are not standard kit items.
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I replaced part E16b (the photo etched anchor rod) with a small length of brass rod (of about 1.5mm diameter with a loop formed into the end using some long nose pliers). The plastic anchor is drilled to accept the rod and the rod is fixed using cyano.
The chaff / flare launchers were modified to accept a length of 1.5mm diameter brass rod to secure the launchers to the plinth and also were fitted with small dowels of 2mm diameter brass rod to aid fixing to the deck. All brass parts are filed to give a key for the glue and the items are assembled with more cyano.
I replaced the C49a & C49b tripedal torpedo launch levers as well as the E7a & E7b jackstaff with items made from 1.5mm and 2mm diameter brass wire and some brass tubing, formed to fit the holes in the deck and then soldered in situ.
I replaced the steel wire parts E65 with 2mm brass rod formed with long nose pliers. I drilled the three 2mm holes through the photo etched disk and into the deck of the boat to ensure that the part would fit after assembly, then I drilled the 3 holes once more through the photo etched disk into some scrap wood, which will then act as an assembly jig. I filed all parts prior to assembly (especially the disk) and then applied flux. Finally the assembly is soldered using a micro butane torch. The moment the solder flows is very satisfactory.
The picture below shows a close up view of the tripedal torpedo launch levers and jackstaff parts made from scrap brass rod and tubing. These are formed using long nose pliers or similar until they fit together accurately when assembled into the drilled deck holes. I used a micro butane torch to solder these as it takes so few seconds to melt the flux and allow solder to flow. Heat is then removed and after a short wait (until the solder dulls) the item is then held in long nose pliers and removed from the deck. Make 4 tripods and 1 jack staff.
The tube sleeves are not cut to any specific length, they are just cut with the brass part flush with the edge of the K & S tube cutter. I.e. When you place the tube in the tube cutter, just push the tube through until it is flush with the other side of the cutter.
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