HMS Chiddingfold by GreMir

[Padre]

Doing a build thread for GreMir of the HMS Chiddingfold. Not in his offer yet. Does not appear to be a difficult model, there are 11 sheets of parts and 6 pages of instructions, appearance, template and diagrams. It is 1:200 scale. Don't know how it is exactly going to look until I finish!

[papiro]

Hi Padre !
In your hands that model is going to very good results, I´m sure!.
I´m watching you from here... he he !
Saludazos

[Phil]

I agree with papiro, in your hands Padre, it will come out nicely!;)

[Don Boose]

This will be good!

I have this model and hope to build it some day. I have seen a German build on this ship, but look forward to seeing your approach to it, Terry.

Don

[GreMir]

This will be good!

I have this model and hope to build it some day. I have seen a German build on this ship, but look forward to seeing your approach to it, Terry.

Don

Don,
I think you are talking about the Badsworth ;)
http://www.kartonbau.de/wbb2/thread.php?threadid=5087&hilight=badsworth

[Padre]

Frame going together well, parts fit nicely and labeled well. A little over 16 inches in length.

[Don Boose]

Terry -- It looks great so far!

Mike -- Right. Once again, I posted before thinking: had missed Terry's comment that Chiddingfold isn't yet on offer, and confused one Hunt-class DE with another. If it had been painted red, I would probably have confused it with an LMS locomotive. However, I will make this right by ordering Chiddingfold as soon as it is on offer . . . and maybe someday I will try building the Badsworth that I do have.

Don

[Padre]

So far everything is still going together well. Seems to be a simple model suitable for beginners or someone who wants a rest from the more challenging tasks. If you look close I had a little bubble on the bow plate along the keel. a slight cut fixed that. Then trimmed the bow to shape with scissors. Sanded the bow edge and the used super glue on it for stiffening.

[B-Manic]

Nice looking hull, I look forward to seeing more.

[Padre]

Finished sides of ship, looks good. I had to add a little strip at the stern to fill in a gap, not sure if I should have trimmed more or what. A little added length for trimming and fitting is what I would prefer, as I always seem to have a little extra (better) or a little short (durn) when I do the sides. Now for the superstructure.

[Don Boose]

Great step-by-step description! You make it look easy. It's an incentive to try such a ship.

Don

[Padre]

First off, suggestions.
Glue all hatches to superstructure parts on all sheets, that way you don't forget them. I like separate hatches as they give a 3d effect.

Glue 35gp inside 35a and align with top edge to ensure alignment of conn deck.

Part 35fp is a reverse fold to go into 35e.

There is no diagram of part 41 so I used the appearance sheet to see what they were.

There is mention of part 43b on diagram of 43.

There are a number of little parts to challenge a beginner.

[papiro]

Hi Padre !
You have fast hands, he he !
I repeat... it looks very well and I´m learning about the construction system and little tricks.
Saludazos

[Don Boose]

It's coming together beautifully.

Don

[Padre]

More detail on bridge, missing part 49f (reported), replaced with part 49e. Part37 al/ap not on diagram but I figured out where it went. 4th pic shows it.

[GreMir]

Ship is coming along nicely and I can hardly believe at the speed of progress...
Part 49e actually has wrong color - totally my fault since I told Padre to substitute so please everyone pretend not to see it :(
This was corrected already and Grzegorz also modified sides to give some extra color just in case.

[Don Boose]

I appreciate all the detailed photos and commentary on the build, Terry.

And I enjoy seeing the usual GreMir responsiveness and conscientious attention to detail in action, Mike.

Don

[Padre]

Bow done. As there was no diagram for the bow I had to use the General Plan sheet for parts and layout. Some parts not shown as to what they were for on assembly sheets but from experience:confused: I figured out what they were for:D. While building I do not put on parts that stick up or out as I have a tendency to knock them off as I move the ship around. I think now I will start on the stand and the props/rudder.

[Greg S.]

Nice work!

[Padre]

I know I said the props and rudder would be next, but as I said I have a tendency to break things that stick out sooooo:p. I am working on the aft structure. The underside of the 02 deck was not on the diagram but this is where they go.

[Don Boose]

Very clean work on the bracing of the aft deckhouse overhang. The pointy end looks very good, too.

Don

[GreMir]

All changes suggested by Padre are incorporated into the model.

If you continue at this pace, Chiddingfold will be available in no time ;)

[Padre]

Have to put the depth charge pics. up cause I complained that there was no diagram to show how they went together:mad:. But GreMir, hopefully understanding and patient, said that there was a diagram:) and I looked and there it was!!:p I must be going blind:rolleyes:. If all else fails.........read directions!:eek:

[Zathros]

Padre, your ship is excellent. The hull looks very clean and linear. The fittings are marvelous.

[jparker3119]

You've never read manuals before....why should ya begin now?

[Padre]

Working on midships and stack of Chiddingfold. Everything going together well and response from GreMir is great. I said that this would be a good model for a beginner earlier, now, maybe an advanced beginner. Model is looking good.

[Don Boose]

The step-by-step photos are very helpful in showing how the ship goes together. It looks great, Terry.

Don

[Padre]

More midships structures completed, searchlight, 49mm gun, etc. All gun barrels were reprinted on regular paper so that they could be rolled tightly/easier and fit in slots better. That includes forward, mid and aft main guns.

[Padre]

! made an error early on at the bow:mad:. I put the wrong color gun mount there:(. Error is corrected and put in its rightful place at the middle of the ship:p. The guns are designed so that the barrels will go up and down but not side to side. With a little thought and work they could probably be made to do that if anyone wanted to.

[papiro]

Good job !
Nice ship and best work to represent it !
Congratulations for you and for the designer too.
Saludazos

[Phil]

Quite a handsome kit, and you do it justice!

[Padre]

Finished stern parts, ladders (missing one), aft gun mount and depth charge racks and launchers. Barrels of gun mounts are able to go up and down and as I said before, a little work and they probably could be made to turn also. You might see the number 70 on the stern deck, that will be removed by GreMir.

[Padre]

Completed screws, rudder, fore planes and sonar. screw shafts are internally braced with a round plastic strip.

[Don Boose]

Well done, Terry! It's a beautiful model.

Don

[papiro]

Really.. a very good ship from your hands Terry !
It looks like the real thing, a true image of elegance and power of the destroyer type.
Congratulations...
... and Saludazos !

[Padre]

Ships boats/davits and piping on stack. Used styrene rods for them. To those following this thread, thanks for the kind words.

[dansls1]

I'm also following and this is a very nice model you are putting together ;)

[Padre]

Done with masts (small item remaining), rigging (a few lines not done) and finished radar and anchors. Going to do lifelines/railings now. I have been trying to figure out a few small parts and where they go and I keep looking for anything I have missed.

[Padre]

Pretty much done with HMS Chiddingfold by GreMir. It is now up for his approval. Some slight changes made by me as to my skills and efforts, none really noticeable.

[GreMir]

You did great!
Once again thank you for your help getting this litlle ship out of the depths of my HD :D

Note:
All issues encountered by Padre are being corrected before model will be available - should be around weekend.

[birder]

nice job and quite a fast build isn't that? I have not built a crdmodel ship, but I think it would take me a while longer than that!

[Barry]

A very beautiful ship Padre

[papiro]

Hi Padre!
Your model reflects the true character of a destroyer...
Really a beautiful ship, thanks for share your exerience !
Saludazos

[dansls1]

Very nice build Padre. Thanks for sharing ;)