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Dave Wooley wrote:Richard there is only a thin line between dreams and nightmares , I recon the KASHTAN it somewhere between .
Well it does have some interesting features

Dave Wooley

What are you worried about I have 8 Kashtans on the Admiral Kuznetsov. One of the reasons it's a slow build.
Mick

Dave, since you are building (in fiberglass) this ship in scale 1/72, will you also tell people where they can get a hull and join in the build? If affordable I would consider joining your build.
Mick

Hello my friend Dave
how are your frigate project???
i am curious...LOL

Greetings Dave... How is this project going?

I am starting my resin kit in 1/350 scale and have been studying this thread...

Hi Nick good to hear from you. Not much has been mentioned as there have been some problems to resolve but here is the current update. The plan has been modified to that of the Soobraziltelnyy. This and the third ship in the class, Boikiy are VLS and have a different deck housing forward of the bridge and there are some modifications surrounding the turret which are not on Steregushchiy. It would appear that the Steregushchiy was more a one off or prototype. Any way a hull, which remains the same has been produced in GRP and a start on this project will not be that far off. Thanks for asking and watch this space .
Dave Wooley

Oh boy...

So where will you be placing the Kashtan? Atop the hangar? Or no Kashtan for this beauty? Have you been able to find any plans or sketches?

Hi Nick here is the Soobraziltel'nyy , No kashtan forward only VLS.

Dave Wooley

A closer view


Dave Wooley

Dave
She looks cool .Can't wait to see this one ! How is Ron ?

Hi Richard I met up with the Admiral over the weekend at the Model Boat Convention. Yes he's looking good and pleased , especially after he and his wife attended the unvailing of his magnificent Iron Duke.It was really good to see him even if it was only for a brief period as these events tend to just swollow up the time so quickly . I certainly know the Admiral will be pleased that you have asked after him.
Dave Wooley

Thanks for the reply Dave, yes it was short but any time with you is always worth it, Thanks for asking richard, im well but after a few hours at these shows it takes it out of me, my brother came with me and we had a few sit downs and then looked at another room.

ARH wrote:Thanks for the reply Dave, yes it was short but any time with you is always worth it, Thanks for asking richard, im well but after a few hours at these shows it takes it out of me, my brother came with me and we had a few sit downs and then looked at another room.

Hi Ron, Great to see your post and very pleased to hear of the accolades for Iron Duke.

Take good care of yourself


Andrew

Dave Wooley wrote:A closer view

Dave Wooley

she is a lovely looking ship Dave, great subject. I am a bit disappointed that I won't get a "how to build" lesson for the Kashtan though, will have to figure it out for my self


Andrew

Hi Andrew good to hear from you .Been away for a small break . OK if you wish i could do a Kashtan build as i would like to see one built myself!!!
Dave Wooley

Dave
I would like to see one too .

Hello Dave,

I see that you are building a Russian vessel. Great my friend, I love russian ships; as they have a character of their own, with very beaurtiful ship lines and structures.

You are in for a big headache, as Russian ships are complicated and require heavy detailing to get the final finish you need.

You seem to be doing a goos job of it, and shall be following closely your build log.

Cheers.

Paul.

Paul Salomone wrote:Hello Dave,

I see that you are building a Russian vessel. Great my friend, I love russian ships; as they have a character of their own, with very beaurtiful ship lines and structures.

You are in for a big headache, as Russian ships are complicated and require heavy detailing to get the final finish you need.

You seem to be doing a goos job of it, and shall be following closely your build log.

Cheers.

Paul.

Hi Paul I must admit i do have a thing about Russian /Soviet warships and yes you are quite right , headaches there are but I've built the odd one or two so pass me the Asprin it wont be to long now before the build gets underway.
thanks for looking in
Dave Wooley

Dave Wooley wrote:Hi Andrew good to hear from you .Been away for a small break . OK if you wish i could do a Kashtan build as i would like to see one built myself!!!
Dave Wooley

Hi Dave,

I am sure we would all be grateful to be able to attend a a Master Class on the Kashtan

Andrew

Hi Andrew Good to hear from you .Although only one of the class is fitted with the kashtan it would be interesting to build . I'll dig out my Kashtan drawings
Dave Wooley

Hi Dave!!
It's great model project.
I am very interesting this model.
Looking forward happy modeling.
Your Song.