Andrew's East German Missile Boat *Fertig*

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And time tonight to get a coat of light grey on. :)

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That's looking good though - nice work!
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It's shaping up very nicely. Good work on the antenna. :)
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Dazzled wrote:It's shaping up very nicely. Good work on the antenna. :)
The PE railings will be my biggest challenge :omg
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Railings attached.
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Pleased with that. Phew! :grin:
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I bet that was fun ;-)
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They looking spiffing old chap!
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TobyC wrote:I bet that was fun ;-)
Easier than rigging a biplane :grin:
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Neat railings. They really do lift a ship model.
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Dazzled wrote:Neat railings. They really do lift a ship model.
It's convinced me. Even if you don't use any other etch, it makes the model that much closer to reality.
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Nice work Andrew, what a difference a bit of PE makes.

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splash wrote:Nice work Andrew, what a difference a bit of PE makes.

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That has come together really nicely, the rails brings the whole thing to life, well worth the effort!
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Stretched sprue flag staffs and radio aerials. The anchor has also been added.

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This looks to be heading into the final furlong 8-)
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