Main Guns

All four of the main turret guns are now installed and complete with associated fittings placed around them as shown on the HMS Antrim drawings.

Deck Fittings

Today we have managed to get most of the rear deck fittings in place with just a few very fine stove chimneys to fit at the end of the build, after which I moved onto the front deck fitting the plates running between the hawse pipes, cable holders and...

Fitting Masts & Funnels

With the decking complete it is time now to start marking up the placement of the four funnels and the two masts. For the masts I felt they would be better built from brass rods, as this will ensure there is no warping or movement once the model is...