Flower Class Corvette

Captain Birdseye · 03-17-09, 06:31 AM

Hi guys,

Do these exist in SH-world? After building a 1:72 model of HMCS Snowberry I quite fancy sinking one

Kongo Otto · 03-17-09, 06:52 AM

Yes, they are in there. I Play with GWX and have sunk some of them (3 exactly)

Captain Birdseye · 03-17-09, 07:07 AM

Are there any specific areas where they can be found?

My next patrol is near Freetown so I hope there will be something sailing down there!

sharkbit · 03-17-09, 07:36 AM

I see them a lot escorting convoys. There's usually at least one on a convoy. Pesky little things, although slow.

Henry Wood · 03-17-09, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Birdseye

Hi guys,

After building a 1:72 model of HMCS Snowberry I quite fancy sinking one

Any pics of your model, please?

(One of my favourite books is "The Cruel Sea" which mainly takes place on a Flower Class corvette called HMS "Compass Rose". Excellent book and a great film made of it too. It's joint top of my charts along with "Das Boot".)

Captain Birdseye · 03-17-09, 08:01 AM

I shall take pictures tonight when I return home this afternoon.

I shall be building a 1:72 model of a VIIC next week too, with die cast metal figures in the conning tower. Would you like to see that when completed?

(For those who don't know a U-Boat in 1:72 is a massive model)

={FH}=Paddy · 03-17-09, 09:30 AM

Looking forward to pics of both craft Capt'n Birdseye

Henry Wood · 03-17-09, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Birdseye

I shall take pictures tonight when I return home this afternoon.

I shall be building a 1:72 model of a VIIC next week too, with die cast metal figures in the conning tower. Would you like to see that when completed?

(For those who don't know a U-Boat in 1:72 is a massive model)

I'd certainly like to see them all, please. I've always intended to try building the likes of a Revell kit model but never got round to it. I collect photos of some models instead!

kdv · 03-17-09, 10:11 AM

I'm familiar with 1/72 plane kits, presuming a Type 7 would be about 2' long?

Of course we want pics! Don't rush the kit though, take your time and do it right

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Captain Birdseye · 03-17-09, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdv

I'm familiar with 1/72 plane kits, presuming a Type 7 would be about 2' long?

Of course we want pics! Don't rush the kit though, take your time and do it right

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Thanks for the interest guys!

The VIIC weighs in at 93 centimeters which is just over 3', certainly one of the larger models!

Everything is modeled, right down to antenna wires, deck gun plug lanyards, everything!

andym · 03-17-09, 11:15 AM

One of the best lines ever was in "THe Cruel Sea".

Scene:Wardroom at breakfast time,2 Officers sat having breakfast,in comes the !st Lt who says.................................."SNORKERS!Go od O!"

Sailor Steve · 03-17-09, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Birdseye

The VIIC weighs in at 93 centimeters which is just over 3', certainly one of the larger models!

Everything is modeled, right down to antenna wires, deck gun plug lanyards, everything!

Well, maybe not everything:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=123846

PaulH513 · 03-17-09, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Birdseye

Hi guys,

Do these exist in SH-world? After building a 1:72 model of HMCS Snowberry I quite fancy sinking one

I could put a few in a MP map if you care to join us in the link below and you can sink as many as you like. Might even put in some V1 rockets flying overhead if you like.

coronas · 03-17-09, 01:16 PM

Do you see a VIIC in 1/35th? 188 cm long and.....285 Pounds!!!
http://www.accurate-armour.com/ShowP...27&product=587
http://www.accurate-armour.com/showa...subcategory=27
http://www.accurate-armour.com/ShowP...6&product=1424
http://www.dynamicdioramas.org/modelindex.html (see Rendezvous with a Grey Wolf & Duel at Sea)

Please, I want to see your pictures also.

Henry Wood · 03-17-09, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andym

One of the best lines ever was in "THe Cruel Sea".

Scene:Wardroom at breakfast time,2 Officers sat having breakfast,in comes the !st Lt who says.................................."SNORKERS!Go od O!"

That's right! Stanley Baker played the part, rather a bad egg too, not quite cut out to be proper officer material, and when he conveniently developed an ulcer, well...

A great movie and book which I never tire of watching and reading as they both equally give a vivid portrayal of life on the little ships. I have just taken it back down from my bookshelf to re-read after finishing my present book.

"Lieutenant-Commander George Eastwood Ericson, R.N.R., sat in a stone cold, draughty, corrugated-iron hut beside the fitting-out dock of Fleming's Shipyard on the River Clyde."

03-17-09, 06:31 AM	#1
Captain Birdseye Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sat behind my desk at BdU tapping away on my Enigma machine. Posts: 339 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Flower Class Corvette Hi guys, Do these exist in SH-world? After building a 1:72 model of HMCS Snowberry I quite fancy sinking one

03-17-09, 07:36 AM	#4
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	I see them a lot escorting convoys. There's usually at least one on a convoy. Pesky little things, although slow. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

03-17-09, 09:30 AM	#7
={FH}=Paddy Electrician's Mate Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dublin - Ireland - 53° 15′ 54.36″ N, 6° 6′ 49.32″ W Posts: 136 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Looking forward to pics of both craft Capt'n Birdseye __________________ ={Draft beer not people}=

03-17-09, 11:15 AM	#11
andym Weps Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 365 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	One of the best lines ever was in "THe Cruel Sea". Scene:Wardroom at breakfast time,2 Officers sat having breakfast,in comes the !st Lt who says.................................."SNORKERS!Go od O!" __________________ GWX 3.0 GOLD,SH3 Commander.

03-17-09, 01:16 PM	#14
coronas Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asturias, España Posts: 1,168 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Do you see a VIIC in 1/35th? 188 cm long and.....285 Pounds!!! http://www.accurate-armour.com/ShowP...27&product=587 http://www.accurate-armour.com/showa...subcategory=27 http://www.accurate-armour.com/ShowP...6&product=1424 http://www.dynamicdioramas.org/modelindex.html (see Rendezvous with a Grey Wolf & Duel at Sea) Please, I want to see your pictures also. __________________ Last edited by coronas; 03-17-09 at 01:50 PM.

03-17-09, 06:52 AM	#2
Kongo Otto Commodore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Augsburg / Germany Posts: 631 Downloads: 203 Uploads: 0	Yes, they are in there. I Play with GWX and have sunk some of them (3 exactly)

03-17-09, 07:07 AM	#3
Captain Birdseye Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sat behind my desk at BdU tapping away on my Enigma machine. Posts: 339 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Are there any specific areas where they can be found? My next patrol is near Freetown so I hope there will be something sailing down there!

03-17-09, 08:01 AM	#6
Captain Birdseye Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sat behind my desk at BdU tapping away on my Enigma machine. Posts: 339 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	I shall take pictures tonight when I return home this afternoon. I shall be building a 1:72 model of a VIIC next week too, with die cast metal figures in the conning tower. Would you like to see that when completed? (For those who don't know a U-Boat in 1:72 is a massive model)

03-17-09, 10:11 AM	#9
kdv Loader Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 85 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I'm familiar with 1/72 plane kits, presuming a Type 7 would be about 2' long? Of course we want pics! Don't rush the kit though, take your time and do it right .