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HDML 1392 12" model

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 4:55 pm
by cdsc123
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I was honoured to have been asked to make a model of HDML 1392 as a 90th birthday gift for her First Lieutenant whilst at D-Day with the 149th ML Flotilla, TSLt J M B Lloyd RNVR by members of his family. I used one of the 12" (i.e. 1/72nd scale) GRP hulls which I produce for modellers, and set it upon a nice teak base with 2 brass plinths to support it. I had hoped to use a timber from the original vessel which is presently in service with Blue Star Cruises as Sarinda, but I did not have the time to procure this. Working from a sized general arrangement drawing I fitted a cambered deck and built the superstructure from plastic sheets and strips, added all the detailing and finished her in the appropriate colourscheme as per a photo of her which I was lucky to be furnished with. I also made a display case to protect the model from dust etc. I was very pleased to hear it was well received.

Re: HDML 1392 12" model

Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:44 pm
by johnk
Hi there,

Just wanted to say what a fantastic model and gift there, well done,

Johnk

Re: HDML 1392 12" model

Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:24 am
by Pioneer
Hello 'Johnk'

Not sure if you are aware but images of further superb models by Christian can be seen on Flickr - Here

Re: HDML 1392 12" model

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:11 am
by johnk
Hi there,

Many thanks, indeed I know Christian and can see, is a great modeller there, all the best,

Johnk

Re: HDML 1392 12" model

Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 12:11 pm
by Tazz Talbot
Hi there

Can you tell me please where this model is now ?

Re: HDML 1392 12" model

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 10:35 am
by SMDEVON
John Lloyd (for whom this lovely model was made) was my father's No. 1 during WW2. John was a charming man and kept in touch with dad (Dennis Frederick Merritt - known on board as Freddy) and introduced him to the CFVA. He also spoke a tribute at dad's funeral. Not to be forgotten.

Re: HDML 1392 12" model

Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:55 am
by SMDEVON
The model of HDML 1392 is now in the Coastal Forces Museum at Gosport. It's labelled as item 13 in a cabinet that holds info and memorabilia about Operation Neptune. (I could send you a photo of the cabinet but cannot see a way of doing this here...)

Re: HDML 1392 12" model

Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 7:15 pm
by Admin
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Re: HDML 1392 12" model

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:57 am
by SMDEVON
Hi there

Can you tell me please where this model is now ?
The model is in the Coastal Forces Museum in Gosport (opened late Sept 2021). Photo attached showing the display case, which is