| The construction of H.M.S. Sheffield in 1/144 scale for R/C Warship combat. This model is from the plans by Tom Jass and the article that he wrote in the Spring 1991???? issue of "R/C Model Boats and Racing. I will detail my own modifications and revisions to the construction. This was my first try at combat ship construction. Currently the superstructure is nearly complete and the ship has been put back into "mothball" status as AXIS projects have taken priority. I was going to make a fiberglass mould, but then decided to forget that with my first attempt. Model is for sale as of October - 2003. Model Now Sold!! |
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| H.M.S. Sheffield's Construction |
| HMS Sheffield (center), to the right is the failed Scharnhorst and to the left is the "SS Warncliff" modified to appear as the "War Fundy" - "War Moncton" cargo ships. 2000 photo. >>>> |
| ^ "War Fundy" (left), and the HMS Sheffield (right). Here the Sheffield is in the process of having superstruceture, deck, and other parts made from plywood. 2000 photo. |
| ^ At the start of construction. At rear are the rolled plans, in frontare the photocopies of the frames glued to bristol board, or use a thin cardboard. The tracings are then cut out when the glue dries and transfered to 1/4" Birch ply. Early winter or spring 1999? photo. |