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The Falklands War 1982 in 1:700 scale

Started by zak, February 12, 2026, 02:57:59 PM

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Bigkev

Nice work Dave.
Always like following your 'themes' as we get to hear some history and facts about whatever your making together with showing some great modelling skills.
I hope my next is always better

zak

Here it is and the two together.
Grumpy by name and nature

chriswil42

Chris

zak

#108
My next build, if all goes to plan will be the MV Contender Bezant, this was a RoRo container cargo ship taken up from trade (STUFT) and some conversions made for the carrying of aircraft and helicopters.
The ship would also function as a full hospital ship, in the role of Primary Casualty Receiving Ship (PCRS), she was  not recognised as a hospital ship, due to her other roles.
Built in Italy be SIEB,
The doors were located on the starboard side, one aft and one forward.
She was later purchased and became RFA Argus (Royal Fleet Auxiliary).

This could be a challenge as the bow was raked with a flare.
She carried two large gantry cranes.
 This will be a lot of estimations as I am unable to find any plans, Lots for RFA Argus but none for the Falklands conversion.
Grumpy by name and nature

chriswil42

Another interesting ship there Dave. You'll soon have the whole fleet.
Chris

Bigkev

This is a great theme, I'm learning a lot from following the thread, so thanks.
I suppose the 'flared' bow of this one will bring a further challenge to overcome, but I'm sure you'll find a way.
I hope my next is always better

cph64

No doubt you'll do this one justice too. Great models and info.

zak

Quote from: cph64 on March 24, 2026, 05:23:02 PMNo doubt you'll do this one justice too. Great models and info.
I don't know about that Chris, I am finding it more and more difficult to get things square!
Grumpy by name and nature

zak

More progress on the superstructure.
Grumpy by name and nature

Bigkev

Quote from: zak on March 25, 2026, 08:53:31 AM
Quote from: cph64 on March 24, 2026, 05:23:02 PMNo doubt you'll do this one justice too. Great models and info.
I don't know about that Chris, I am finding it more and more difficult to get things square!

Does your Mk.1 eyeball need rebooting?
I hope my next is always better

MSea

Reboot available yoho yoho
It still looks great - soon have more ships than the Royal Navy - sorry you allready have ????
MSea

zak

Quote from: Bigkev on March 25, 2026, 07:00:01 PM
Quote from: zak on March 25, 2026, 08:53:31 AM
Quote from: cph64 on March 24, 2026, 05:23:02 PMNo doubt you'll do this one justice too. Great models and info.
I don't know about that Chris, I am finding it more and more difficult to get things square!

Does your Mk.1 eyeball need rebooting?
I just need some new ones!!!
More progress on the gantry cranes and the on board hangar,
Grumpy by name and nature

Bigkev

Nice work, will be a very different type of ship once complete.
I hope my next is always better