The base color is very light grey (H147), metal decks ocean grey (H106), wood decks beige (Rev 89). The splinter camouflage patterns are neutral grey (H 176) and light green (H120). Rusty weathering is water color mix of red and brown and dry-brushed on.

All railings are made from stretched sprues, so are the supports of the funnel. I just find the intrinsic tensil strength of the supplied  threads makes  rigging very difficult and time-consuming. Threads also have the tendency to collect dust and may unravel with time.

One problem was the radar tower, where the supplied clear window piece was too thick and did not fit into the frame actually. So, I discarded that, and put in  individual transparent plastic sheets as windows. The transparent sheet was provided for windows of the bridge anyway. One can appreciate the radar more with the thinner plastic sheets.

Thread was used in rigging the 2 life boats and the derricks.

It was a pleasure to tackle such a big project, everything seemed larger than life, when most available kits are in 1:700 or 1:350 scale.

It took 91 hours altogether. I have left out the seaman figures.

For those who want to view and board a real Flower class corvette, may I draw your attention to HMCS Sackville (K-181), which is now a floating museum in the harbor of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. This is the only surviving corvette that I am aware of. For more info, visit www.hmcssackville-cnmt.ns.ca