by Jan Stepanek
1/150 FNS Dunkerque (Scratchbuilt)
My model of Dunkerque is in 1/150 (lenght about 143 cm and weight about 12 kg). Because I have no special equipment, I build her from paper, this is possible to see on photos with internal RC instalation. Model is radio controlled, but only speed and rudder (no additonal functions as light etc.) Dunkerque is late version from 1940, as she looked during Mers-el-Kebir battle in Atlantic dark gray scheme. Photos of model on pedestal are old, and are not accurate anymore. I got new exact information (photos and plans), and I made changes on her conning tower, quadruple 13.2mm MGs were moved from main deck on level of bridge and double 37mm cannons were moved from the bow on the main deck - on free positions after 13.2 MGs. Some changes on side rangefingers were made too. When I make new detail photos, I will send them too.
Small ship near Dunkerque on two photos is the French destroyer Bison, also in 1/150, under construction. The hull of this destroyer is R/C and is able to sail.
