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HMS M1 - 1/350 scale resin kit


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This superb resin kit originates in the Czech Republic - made by ROP o.s.

The hull and superstructure are cast in one piece - with the dive planes, gun, masts etc cast separately.

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A small etched-brass fret provides the propellers guard rails etc....

Decals are provided for HMS M1 - plus a small ensign.....

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That bilge keel is moulded in-situ and is extremely delicate - i've nearly broken it off on two occasions.

I've made a start by adding the rear diving planes - with their etched-brass guards, plus the rudder and prop shafts.

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Trying to hold the hull whilst avoiding damage to those keels is proving very difficult....

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I have also drilled out the dozens of free-flood holes in the superstructure - they are present in the casting, but need enhancing.

More later.

Ken

PS - Does anyone have any input on the colours she was painted??

I want to do her in the 'disruptive' camo pattern seen on the box top - but can't decide on the colours used.

It looks like very light grey / off-white on the hull and vertical surfaces - with blue-grey for the camo and all horizontal surfaces.

Any input welcome

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