Next issue was the kit propeller, this is just wrong, it’s the wrong shape and size. The Eduard PE has replacement blades but I couldn’t get these to fit properly and the kit shaft was very undersized anyway. The solution came from a model boat outlet (Cornwall Model Boats) who sell static brass propellers, although not 100% accurate it was a massive improvement on the kit option.
The masts were added next and the kit has the option to have the periscope and compass mast extended or retracted and the induction mast folded down. I went for everything up.
Reference pictures showed a cable between the bow and front of the coaming. I managed to source this from Hannants in the form of an armour tow cable from Karaya.
The final addition I opted for where some Royal Naval figures from Wee Friends. These are very nicely made and add a sense of scale to the model to show how small these X-Craft really were.
