Hi Guys,
I've been keen to build Perth for a couple of years. We dived her in 2009 and I know some of her survivors.
Unfortunately there are no 1:350 models of her. I am therefore investigating the difficulties of converting the ISW Ajax to represent Perth.
Now, while the plans and the figures say that Perth is a bit over 2 meters longer than Achilles ( and 30cm wider) on the plans from Profile Morskie the inter turret distance appears to be within 1 mm of the ISW Achilles. In fact it is quite difficult to see exactly where the extra length has been added. From what I can tell so far things seem to fit quite well and although it will not technically be exactly correct for length etc. the difference will be imperceptible without the real thing next to it.
Here's where I am up to with this experiment so far. The hull was sent to me in error when I ordered their Exeter model so at worst it will become scrap but if this look promising I will purchase the rest of the kit and give it a go.
I've not attempted something this ambitious before nor done a resin kit before so any advice is much appreciated!
Your opinions valued!
Andrew
Armour extended and deck behind bridge added. The aft half of this will have tread plate rather than wooden deck when finished.
Forward deck reconstructed and rear susperstructure templates. The central deckhouse will almost certainly have to go.
Rear 4" gun deck template. The vents from the deckhouse below interesting line up perfectly. The deckhouse itself is not quite the correct shape but given the damage that will be done to the deck if I attempt to modify it and the fact that it is under the 4" gun deck I am tossing up whether to modify it.
Any suggestions on how to regroove the deck where I have had to remove structures would be greatly appreciated!