Airfix 1/72 Vosper MTB

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Springy67
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Airfix 1/72 Vosper MTB

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Hey All

Here is my go at the Airfix 1/72 Vosper MTB. It was an enjoyable build, although I had some problems with the seams around the stern and the deckhouse. Also I had to ream out the torpedo tubes to get the torpedoes to fit.

I mentioned in a previous post that I suffer from chronic UMS (Unfinished Model Syndrome) whereby I complete 99% of a model and then just don't seem to finish it off. This is a good example of my UMS in effect. It still needs the portholes glazing (guess who forgot to fir the transparencies before gluing the deck in place :roll: ), the anchor needs some scale rope (chain?) attached, and I attached some thread to the signal flags but haven't put them in place. I did part-paint the crew but finishing them may be a step too far :-D

Anyway, it's been like this for a couple of years so, as it may never be completely finished, I thought I might as well put it up on the site as it is. Hope you like it.

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Re: Airfix 1/72 Vosper MTB

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That's very smart Simon! Always a favourite of mine and a charismatic model.
Try some thinned pva glue spread over the portholes to glaze them
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Nicely finished, Simon; a very neat paint job.

My take on ship figures - a full-hull model ship on a stand doesn't need them, while a waterline model on a sea base does. To me, its a question of realism. So, in this case, I'd say leave the figures off.

If I may be so bold as to make a suggestion - you may wish to replace the string used for rigging with some thinner nylon thread that is more to scale. That would really make this model pop.
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Smashing model Simon. Very neatly finished. 8-)

And if I could throw in my two pence worth, following on from Paul's comments, EZ Line is brilliant stuff for rigging in this scale.
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Very good - construction and paint looks quite good.

I agree with prior comments that the rigging thread is a bit thick. You might try a thinner thread, perhaps a mid to dark grey color, and then pull it through some beeswax to get rid of the fuzzies and protect it from humidity. The nylon or EZ-line suggestions are good also.
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As above, a tidy build of a kit that is a bit of a favourite of mine as well.
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Nice. I built the Vosper MTB as a kid. The Vosper in my stash was sold some years ago. Seeing your Vosper I regret that now.
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Really terrific build. Nice work.
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Very shipshape and Bristol fashion,well tidy.
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