The Trumpeter kit is for an early war version so I will be doing some modifications to the limit of my skills. I have ordered a bunch of AM to assist me from Micro Master and Black Cat models and boy is it simply gorgeous stuff.
So far I have gotten as far as building/painting the hull. I attempted to correct the sheer issue on the bow and was moderately successful. I did lose the flair as hull plates come up to meet the deck which is not something I know how to correct.
The other issue I am working on is the rear funnel. I needed to remove around 2mm of length to reflect the refitted funnel on the ship. My method was to take 2mm tape and use it as a guide.
One of the changes made to HMS Zulu in her refit was the upgrade of her rangefinder to a MKIII version. The kit does not include this so its one of the pieces I got from MicroMaster. It is a work of art. 3D printing is the future.
After gluing this together I went back and re-examined the photo and discovered I had missed an important detail. It is supposed to have a platform with railing below it. This would have been much easier to do before I glued it in place. sigh
I used my circular cutter to cut out a plasticard disc. The only sheet I had that was thin enough was transparent. I then finagled it onto the support and bend some spare railing to shape.
HMS Cossak gets her sister . She looks really nice and trim in the darker gray. You are so much faster then me. I just started to paint the deck
The 3-d printing is brilliant but i am a bit afraid of it.
When I corrected my Tribal Class I not only raised the sheer, but I also also continued the flair in it’s arc - I built upwards and outwards. As a result the deck had to be lengthened slightly as well as widened slightly to accommodate the increased flair. It was only by no more than maybe 1 1/2 mm per side, with Evergreen strip.
Not all that much to go now. The main mast, ships boats, main railings and the weapon systems.
The screws will have to wait until I have enough stuff I need to justify an order with MicroMaster. I cant justify $17.50 postage for a $9 part. Luckily I have many more ships in the stash so its just a matter of time.
Very clean build and that in a lightning speed .
The colors look very elegant on her.
I am still struggling wiht the changes to the superstructure according to “plan”
I have seen your builds and they are stunning. I think that’s the main difference between our builds. I am very much a “looks good enough” builder while you are a perfectionist! Perfection takes time.
And so one of the shortest Build Blogs you will see will soon come to an end. I am putting the finishing touches onto my HMZ Zulu and I will have pics of her tomorrow I think.
But before I end I just want to showcase how amazing the 3D parts from MicroMaster and Black Cat are. I really cannot stop gushing over how good they are.
So since a picture is worth a thousand words I present (ruler is in cm)
Very cool, Rory! And really swift!
The 3D parts really look outstanding, they will make up your fine ship! (Before I start a Tribal class DD, I will get those parts, too…)
for posting a blog 
. She looks really nice and trim in the darker gray. You are so much faster then me. I just started to paint the deck
