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At our Historical Village and Museum here in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia,we have been given a model of the "Krait", approx 4 foot long.
We intend to use this model in a display related to operation "Jaywick" as we are just across the water from Fraser Island where Z Force did their training.
This model lacks authenticity which I have been asked to provide and apply.
The last model I made was a balsa plane around 75 years ago but I am handy with wood, metal and rope, also woodturning.
The pics attached are of our model plus the one in the Australian War memorial.
I can't expect to achieve the AWM model standard as I only have 1 1/2 months to complete this.
The main areas are:
The rigging, including timber ratlines
Sail halyards, sheaves etc.
The cabin to be planked
The deck to be planked
Adding missing deck hatches
Adding screen at rear of canopy
Repainting in more authentic colours
I am sure more will come to mind as I progress.
Any and all help appreciated, especially regarding the planking and ratline attachment.
We intend to use this model in a display related to operation "Jaywick" as we are just across the water from Fraser Island where Z Force did their training.
This model lacks authenticity which I have been asked to provide and apply.
The last model I made was a balsa plane around 75 years ago but I am handy with wood, metal and rope, also woodturning.
The pics attached are of our model plus the one in the Australian War memorial.
I can't expect to achieve the AWM model standard as I only have 1 1/2 months to complete this.
The main areas are:
The rigging, including timber ratlines
Sail halyards, sheaves etc.
The cabin to be planked
The deck to be planked
Adding missing deck hatches
Adding screen at rear of canopy
Repainting in more authentic colours
I am sure more will come to mind as I progress.
Any and all help appreciated, especially regarding the planking and ratline attachment.
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