Vosper Perkasa P150 1/32 Scale - Radio Control (R/C) Model (Build Log - Part 14)
This is the fourteenth entry in the build log and relates to Step 14: Deck Fittings Assembly 2. This step is very straightforward, as its just the fitting of the fittings made in the previous step.
Note: Brass wire and tubing used in this build are not standard kit items.
The only tip I would give here is that I fitted dowels of 2mm diameter brass to two of the four corners of each torpedo launcher, (along with correspondingly placed 2mm holes drilled accurately in the deck), allowing a very positive part location and fixing. The remainder of the small items such as parts C17 are also fitted with brass dowels to aid secure fixing to the deck.
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Photos above and below show (apart from my lack of interest in ironing) the practically completed model (with the hull primed and wet flatted), however all fittings are at this time just placed on the model. This is because I need to handle the hull some more for the fixing of the front superstructure retaining beam (see step 15) and I must install and test the radio control installation before fixing many fragile items to the deck. Experience has taught me that no matter how simple a step appears to be, it usually ends up becoming more complex. So I have for a long time now adopted the philosophy of getting the model to operate correctly far before completion. This prevents potential damage in any fault finding that may be required later on.
