David Manning - HMCS HAIDA  WWII

* This is my second attempt at building HMCS Haida because the first hull wasn't to my liking.
* Construction of version 2 began on  29 August 2004 (full construction log at www.pier72.com )
* Planking started  in September 2004.
* Multiple coats of resin on the outside and matting with resin on the inside.
* R/C equipment has returned to a 2 channel Futaba due to my 6 channel SANWA breaking down.
* Power plants alternate between a 6 volt gell cell for scale speed and a 12v gel cell for a bit of fun.
* This model also has sound effects for the guns (the sound of 16" battleship guns actually) that fire
when she turns to port. These will be on a separate channel when I purchase a new multi channel radio.

All photos by David Manning
 
 

Starting the assembly of the hull. Scale is 1:72.

 
 

March 12,  2005: Builder David Manning prepares to launch his "work in progress" HAIDA model at Harrington Park Lake, not far from his home.

 
 

David Manning's Haida is in the middle and in a more advanced state of construction.  On her port side is HMAS Arunta  ( builder not identified) and on her starboard side is HMAS Warramunga built by Ron Rosenburg. All are members of the model builder's club known as Task Force 72.

 

Feb 27,2005: HAIDA and the British corvette HMS Bluebell in company at Mount Penang near Gosford, New South Wales

 

HAIDA (left) and ARUNTA on patrol.

 

May 1,2005: The torpedo tubes are being detailed and fitted to the hull.

 

September 19, 2005 - Added are the 40mm bofors, mast detail, flags, working lights, hawse pipes and a few lockers.

September 19, 2005 - Added are the 40mm bofors, mast detail, flags, working lights, hawse pipes and a few lockers.