This project proving tricky, as drawings I have and photos tend not to agree. I think the ship had some major alterations with each re-fit. My build is as she was at the River Plate - hopefully.

Half the requirement at 192 scale is patience. She has 207 portholes, and of course 207 eyebrows, maybe a few more to come. Together with 8 fairleads and eight pairs of bollards which together have taken a lot of hours and according to my wife, some audible frustration. The portholes are easy enough, but getting the eyebrows straight is time consuming. I am rather afraid the fairleads are oversized, see pic.

Some progress. Searchlight platforms on funnel difficult. In attached drawing section, I assume the marked are ventilator grills.

Tragic. The Model Shiptard guy has retired! Does anyone know who stocks studlink chain?

End of story. Shortly to be moved to permanent location.👍