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 Achilles 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. 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.
Your opinions valued!
Andrew
Armour extended
Forward deck reconstructed and rear susperstructure template. Central deck house will probably need to be removed and remade.rear deck house is not quite correct shape but the vents are in the correct position and given that it is under the gun deck it may not be worth changing given the damage that will be done to the deck.
Rear 4" gun deck template
So far only the starboard side has been modified.