Type 22 Frigate (Batch 1)

H.M.S. Broadsword
1981
1/350 Scale
HMS Broadsword was laid down on 7th February1975 at Yarrow’s Scotstoun Shipyard on the Clyde, following a reappraisal of the Royal Navy’s surface fleet requirement that a suitable replacement
for the Leander class Frigates would be needed to make up the modernised fleet.
She was launched on 12th May 1976 and Commissioned on 4th May 1979 and was soon pressed into service as a command ship for the rescue operation following the Fastnet Race disaster during
August of that year.

Several design changes to the initial layout of the class were soon to be forthcoming, the large funnel with the exhaust uptakes protruding from the sides like ears, were soon replaced in later ships with
smaller lighter funnels to reduce some top weight, although HMS Battleaxe, Broadsword’s sister had the large funnel to start with as well. These were subsequently removed during their first refits in
the mid 1980s and replace with the smaller funnels.
HMS Broadsword served with the fleet during the Falklands conflict with Argentina in 1982 as an air defence frigate, and was teamed up with HMS Coventry to lure and trap Argentine aircraft into
their air defence net, thus preventing them from reaching the vital beachheads in San Carlos. After having suffered several losses to these Type 22/ 42 combinations the Argentines made them a
priority target to gain the upper hand again, and pressed home an attack on HMS Broadsword and HMS Coventry which resulted in HMS Coventry being hit by three bombs, which overwhelmed
her. HMS Broadsword was hit aft , the bomb passing through the ships side and exited up through the flight deck, taking the front off her Lynx helicopter, and over the side to explode in the sea.

In the years following the Falklands conflict, HMS Broadsword found herself being on various duties and deployments with the fleet during the 1980s. She was involved in Operation Grapple in the
early 1990s in the Adriatic when the Yugoslav conflict split up the country into it’s original smaller states. Broadsword and her sisters provided fleet support for the aircraft carriers that had been put
on station to intervene. Following a refit in 1993, a fire broke out in the aft auxiliary machinery compartment, which sadly killed two of the engineers working there.

HMS Broadsword was decommissioned on 31st March 1995 and along with her sisters of the Batch 1 class, HMS Battleaxe, HMS Brilliant and HMS Brazen, was sold to the Brazilian Navy, where
they are still in service. HMS Broadsword was renamed Greenhaigh.

Specifications
Length 430ft (131.2m) Beam 48ft (14.8m) Displacement 4,400 tonnes Speed 18kts Cruise 30 kts Max Complement 222 Officers and Men
Propulsion 2 x Rolls Royce Olympus TM3B boost gas turbines 2 x Rolls Royce Tyne RM1C cruise gas turbines

Armament
4 x Exocet SSM Launchers 2 x 6 GWS 25 Sea Wolf SAM Launchers 2 x 40mm Bofors AA Guns 2 x 20mm Oerlikon Cannon
2 x Triple Anti Submarine Torpedo Tubes 2 x Lynx Mk3 Helicopters

Resin and White Metal Parts

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1. Forward Supestructure 9. SCOT Radome Platforms 18. 25’ Cheverton Motor Boat 27. Stabiliser Fins
2. Bridge 10. Exocet Box Mountings 19. 27’ Motor Whaler 28. STWS Torpedo Tubes
3. Engine Air Intake House 11. Exocet Box Launchers 20. Corvus Chaff Launchers 29. 1006 Nav Radar Antenna
4. Funnel (Early) 12. 967/ 968 Radar Antenna 21. Main Mast top Antenna 30. Small Boat Crane Bases
5. Fore Mast 13. 910 Fire Control Directors 22. Torpedo Decoy Winch 31. Liferaft Canisters 4 x 4
6. Main Mast Unit 14. Sea Wolf Missile Launchers 23. Anchors 32. 40mm Bofors Base x 2
7. Hangar Roof 15. Chaff Launcher Enclosures 24. Propellers 33. 40mm Bofors Gun Barrels x 2
8. Flight Deck (Early) 16. Lynx Helicopter x 2 25. Propeller Shafts 34. 182 Torpedo Decoys
17. Gemini Inflatable Boat x 2 26. Rudders
 Photo Etched Metal Parts
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1. Railings (Flight Deck Stbd Fwd) 20. Railings (910 Deck Aft) 39. Yardarm Stays (Fore Mast Front) 58. Sword and Shield Antenna 77. Hangar Roof Stbd Antenna 96. Access Hatch
2. Railings (Flight Deck Fwd) 21. Railings (Fore Mast Top Platform) 40. Yardarms (Fore Mast Aft Quarters 59. Yardarm Stays (Main Mast Lower) 78. Hangar Roof Port Antenna 97. RHIB Parts
3. Railings (1006 Nav Radar Platform) 22. Railings (Hangar Roof Aft) 41. Yardarm Stays (Fore Mast Aft Quarters) 60. Yardarms (Main Mast Lower) 79. Boat Davit Bases 98. 20mm GAMBO Assembly
4. Railings (Fo’c’sle Step) 23. Railings (Main Deck Aft) BW 42. Yardarms (Fore Mast Fwd Quarters) 61. Anchor Chain 80. Flight Deck Floodlights (Stbd) 99. Signal Lamps (Large)
5. Railings (Quarterdeck Port) BW 24. Railings (Chaff Launcher) 43. Yardarm Stays(Fore Mast Fwd Quarters 62. 910 Director Platform Assembly 81. Flight Deck Floodlights (Port) 100. Dan Bouys
6. Railings (Quarterdeck Stbd) BW 25. Railings (Hangar Roof Sides) 44. Yardarms (Fore Mast Sides) 63. Towed Array Winch Frame XB 82. Chaff Launcher Flares 101. Life Raft Canister Racks
7. Railings (Quarterdeck Port) XB 26. Handrails Bridge Bulwark Sides 45. Yardarm Stays (Foremast Sides) 64. Deck Hatch 83. Small Boat Cran Jibs 102. Verticla Ladder Stock
8. Railings (Quarterdeck Stbd) XB 27. Handrails Bridge Bulwark Front 46. Yardarms (Funnel Wire Spreaders) 65. Flight Deck Hold Down Grid 84. Wire Antenna Spreader (Aft) 103. Lynx Helicopter Rotors (Folded)
9. Railings (SCOT House Deck Aft) 28. Accommodation Ladder (Stowed) 47. Ships Name Plates 66. Signal Lamps 85. Hangar Roller Doors 104. Lynx Helicopter Tail Plane
10. Railings (Main Deck Fwd) XB 29. 967/ 968 Radar Platform 48. Helicopetr Glidepath Lamp 67. 182 Decoy Crane Jib 86. Bridge Lookout Sights 105. Lynx Helicopter Blade Fold Poles
11. Railings (Main Deck Aft) XB 30. F Deck Safety Nets Infills 49. Propeller Guards 68. Main Mast Gaff 87. Bridge Roof DF Antenna BW 106. Lynx Helicopter Tail Fold Joint
12. Railings (SCOT House Deck) 31. F Deck Safety Nets Sides 50. 182 Decoy Stowage Rack 69. Life Rings 88. Torpedo Loading Davits 107. Lynx Helicopter Tail Rotor
13. Railings (Main Deck Fwd) BW 32. F Deck Safety Nets (Stern) BW 51. Main Mast Top Antenna Array XB 70. Life Ring Ejectors 89. Intake House Platforms 108. Lynx Helicopter Blade Aerials
14. Railings (Signal Deck) BW 33. F Deck Safety Nets (Stern) XB 52. Main Mast Top DF Antenna BW 71. Approach Light Bar 90. Boat Davit Upper 109. Lynx Helicopter Main Rotor
15. Railings (Ops Room Roof) XB 34) F Deck Safety Nets Port Aft 53. Yardarm Stays (Main Mast Mid Lower) 72. RAS Cranes Forward 91. Exocet B ox Screens
16. Railings (SCOT Platforms) 35) Decoy Crane Cut Out BW 54. Yardarms (Main Mast Mid Lower) 73. RAS Cranes Aft 92. Fuel Canister Stowages
17. Railings (Fo’c’sle) 36) “ “ “ “ 55. RHIB Crane Jib XB 74. Fore Mast Sensors Upper 93. Exocet Box Centre Screens
18. Railings (Signal Deck) XB 37. F Deck Safety Net (Port Fwd ) BW 56. Yardarms (Main Mast Upper) 75. Fore Mast Sensors Mid 94. RHIB Cradles
19. Railings (Ops Room Roof) BW 38. Yardarm (Fore Mast Front) 57. Yardarm Stays (Main Mast Upper) 76. Fore Mast Sensors Lower 95. Inclined Ladders
 General Precautions
When assembling a Resin / Photoetched metal kit, certain precautions must first be taken.
1. Resin dust can be harmful if inhaled. It is recommended that you wear a suitable dust mask when drilling or sanding resin parts.
2. Cyano adhesives (super glues ) are generally used to assemble this type of kit. Care must be taken when using this type of adhesive as it will bond in
seconds. Follow the advice on the container.
3.Wash resin parts in a solution of warm soapy water before assembly. This will remove any residual mold release agents and ensure a good key for
painting.
4. Soak photoetch parts in a suitable solvent, such as white spirit, to degrease the surfaces prior to painting.
Main Component Location

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Upper Hull

It is recommended that if the ship is to be modelled in full hull form, that

the lower hull be joined to the upper hull first of all. Any seam along the
join line may then be filled and blended in, before any construction of
the smaller parts takes place.

Fitting of the larger parts such as the Superstructure, resin part 1, may take
place at an early stage so that the smaller parts and details may be added
around them.

Lower Hull

When the model has been constructed to the stage of fitting the
masts into place, assemble the masts according to the diagrams
in further sections.
Fit the assembled fore mast down to the deck over a locating peg
in the centre of the signal deck behind the upper deck house as
shown.

The main mast locates centrally on the location bar on the deck
behind the funnel. Fit the Funnel, Intake Box and Hangar Roof
into place also the Bridge and Flight Deck before spray painting.
This is so that any seams in the joints may be filled and smoothed
prior to painting. It is recommended that if the hangar doors are
to be in the open position on the model, that the interior of the
hangar be painted before the roof component is fitted.
 Corvus Chaff Launcher Assembly Exocet Box Launcher Assembly

Fold the flare tubes, etched parts 82, in half to make 24

them doublethickness with the relief etched detail
outer most. Fit to the top of the chaff launchers, metal 11
parts 20 so that the foot locates between the top two
tubes. Make two of these.

20
82

15
10
20

It is recommended that the Corvus Chaff Launcher enclosures be fitted to Fit the Exocet box side shields, etched parts 91 , so that the lower
the deck on each side of the bridge wings before fitting the etched parts. frames attach to the sides of the box mounting, resin parts 10, if
Cut out a rectangular notch in the bottom of the enclosure to receive the required to replace the moulded in place items. Fit the central divider
base of the launcher. plate, etched part 93 in between the Exocet boxes,. Fit the Exocet Box
Fit the launcher into place, then shape and fit the straight railing section Launchers resin parts 11, centrally to each side of the divider plate.
of etched part 24, to the rear platform on the chaff launcher enclosure. Make two of these and fit to the fore deck in the positions shown
in the main parts location diagram.

40 mm Bofors Gun Mounting 910 Fire Control Radar Assembly

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32

62

Fold up the railings around the 910 director platform, etched part 62
Fit the body of the 40mm Bofors gun, part 33, into to 90º as shown above, then fit the platform to the pyramid shaped
the recess on the top of the Gun Mounting, part 32. mounting, moulded onto the decks of the forward ops room and aft
The gun may be set at any desired angle of elevation superstructure roof, so that the top passes up through the central
before securing into place. Make 2 of these. rectangular hole.
Fit into place in the locating holes provided at the rear of Fit the platform supports, to the underside of the platform so that they
the foward superstructure deck on each side. locate outwards from the corners of the centre hole.
Check the diagrams further into these instructions for location.

Decoy Crane Assembly 182 Decoy Stowage Fuel Can Rack Assembly

67
50
92

34

Fold the two sides of the Decoy Crane, etched part 67,
around so that the jib is double thickness. Secure into
place. Fold the sides of the fuel can rack round to 90º so that they are parallel, then fold the
Fit the rear base of the jib to the top of the pintle that Fold the legs on etched parts 50 over in 90º top and front panels down in stages of 90º so that they form a box construction rack.
is located inside the bulwark on the port stern quarter. steps so that they are parallel, then fit them These racks are meant to contain the Jerry cans of fuel required by the ships boats.
over the acoustic decoys as a stowage They are usually positioned on the edges of thecatwalk to the starboard side of the
frame. This assembly is located on the hangar just aft of the ladder access opening.
quartedeck to port. See further diagrams They have a quick overboard release capability due to the flammable contents and
for exact location. are usually painted red.

Lookout Binocular Assembly Gemini Boat Crane Assembly

86

83

Fit the vertical pillars on the crane jibs

over the crane base so that they locate
Fold the crane jib, etched part 83, over in 90º directly over the sides as shown.
Secure into place. Make two of these.
steps so that the sides are parallel. Fold the 30
Fold the pedestal sections of the lookout binoculars in rear parts of the jib so that the smaller side
half so that they are double thickness. panels are angled allowing the vertical pillars These are fitted to the main deck just
Then fold the binocular on each side outwards as shown to become parallel with each other. forward of the hangar on each side, aft
above. Secure into place. of the torpedo tubes
These are located on the port and starboard bridge wings.
 Forward Superstructure Equipment Location

87 32 33

15

87
Fit the two half loops of the DF Antenna, etched part 87,
to the central pillar at 90º as shown, so that they form a
cross when viewed from abov.

32 33
72 & 73

15
72
Fold the RAS Gantry etched parts 72 and 73 in half so that the relief etched detail Fit the sub assemblies of the Chaff Launchers and 40mm Bofors mountings
is outermost and secure into place. Fit these to the pillars moulded onto the to the forward superstructure deck as shown right. The location of the 910
superstructure parts as shown, with part 72 fitting to the forward pillars and parts tracker assembly is also shown on the ops room roof.
73 to the aft pillars on the sides of the main mast base structure, resin part 6. Fit the DF antenna assembly etched part 87, centrally to the front of the bridge
roof as shown.

Forward Superstructure Railings Location SCOT Platform Assembly

Shape and fit the railing sections, etched parts 19 The point at which the railings are folded is denoted
to the edges of the ops room roof. The aft part by a small nub on top of the relevant stanchion.
is angled to 90º to meet the bottom of the fore 16
mast where the forward end is angled inboard to
denote the deck limits

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14

26
9

27 14
Shape the railings sections, etched parts 16,to
fit around the edges of the SCOT platforms.
Note: The waveguide conduits that run to the
Shape and fit the railings section, etched parts 14, top of the SCOT house will need to be trimmed
Shape and fit the handrails, etched parts 26 to the edges of the forward superstructure deck as
and 27 into the shaped areas in the forward to length before fitting the platforms into place
shown above. The forward end of the railings meets on the superstructure deck.
bulwarks of the bridge wings as shown. The the aft part of the bridge wing bulwarks.
gap in part 27 is a vertical ladder access.

Engine Air Intake Structure Railings and Fittings Location

Fit the railing section, etched part 9, so that

it fits to the rear edge of the intake housing 9
deck, with the angled end locating between
12 the SCOT platform supports.

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12

89

89

Shape the railings sections, etched parts 12, to fit the outer edges of
the deck on top of the engine air intake housing as shown above. The Fold up the railing sections of etched parts 89 to
railing section are virtual mirror images of each other and fit as such. 90º so that the stanchions meet at the corners.
Fit the SCOT platforms, resin parts 9, to the locating holes on each Fit onto the edges of the extended platforms at
side of the aft part of the housing as shown. the sides of the air intakes as shown.
Fit sections of vertical ladders to the rear of the
air intake grills after cutting to the lengths required. 102
 Fore Mast Assembly

Fit the front quarter yardarms, etched parts 42, to the corners of the fore mast
as shown, then fit the support stays, etched parts 39 so that the outer end fits 43
onto the narrow part of the yardarm. The inner feet are then brought up to
attach to the front and sides of the mast.
12 Fit the front yardarm, etched part 38 centrally to the front of the fore mast so
42
that the upper horizontal bar is just below the top platform.
Fit the end sensor plate as shown, then fit the yardarm stays, etched part 39
so that the inner feet fit to the corners of the top platform.

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39

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29
42 43
45 38

41 40
74
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76 44

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45
Shape and fit the railings, etched part 21, to the rectangular platform on the fore mast, resin part 5.
Shape and fit the railings, etched part 3, to the Nav Radar platform.
Fold up the railing section of etched part 29 then gently curve to fit around the edge of the circular
platform. These railings are shaped to have an outward incline upwards from the platform when the
two ends are secured together. Fit the platform to the 967/968 radar antenna, resin part 12, so that the
rectangular base fits through the rectangular hole in the platform. Secure into place then fit into the
locating hole in the top of the Abbey Hill ECM array on top of the fore mast. Fit the1006 Nav Radar 44
antenna, metal part 29 to the radar platform.

Fit the Rear Quarter Yardarms, etched parts 40, to the undersides of the rectangular platform so that the inner
ends contact the mast on the corners. Shape and fit the stays, etched parts 41 in a similar manner to those on
front and rear yardarms, except that the rear feet of the stays meet in the middle of the rear edge of the upper
platform, the forward feet of the stays fit to the side edges of the upper platform.
Fit the side yardarms, etched parts 44, to the underside of the rectangular platform, with the inner end against
the side of the fore mast. Shape and fit the stays,etched parts 45, so that the oval loop antenna is flat on the top
of the outer end of the yardarm. fit the feet of the stays to the sides of the fore mast.

Boat Davit Assembly Starboard Boat Location

Fit the wire antenna spreader yardarm, etched part 46, to the rear of the funnel as shown
so that the top horizontal rail of the yardarm is level with the top level of the funnel
housing, and that when the feet of the stays fit to the funnel, the yardarm is perfectly
horizontal fore and aft and athwartships.

46

Fold the tops of the boat davits, etched parts 90

in half so that the relief etched detail is outer most.
Secure the two halves together, then fit to the top
of the lower part of the davit, etched part 79, fitting
90 into the relief etched centre line as shown right.

79

19

Fit the boat davit assemblies so that they locate to the sides of the funnel housing as
shown above, with the feet locating to the edge of the main deck

Cut through the bottom of the boat falls and pull them outwards. Drill a small hole
0.4mm diameter, through the bottom of the 27’ Whaler front and rear at points of
comparative distance as that between the davits.
Pass the lower ends of the falls through the holes and slide the boat up the falls as
Fold the sides of the lower davit, etched part 79, down to 90º so that they far as it will go. Push the boat in towards the davits until the lower ends of the falls
are parallel. Fold the top plate with the etched centre line down so that the fit back to their original positions, then glue them into place. Slide the boat back down
edges meet against the top edges of the side plates. Secure into place. Fold the falls until it sits level against the sway braces on the davits. Fix into place.
the front panel down so that the edges meet the front edges of the side plates
then secure into place. The davit bases come in pairs that when assembled It is recommended that the boats be painted in their final scheme before fitting to the
should be mirror images of each other. davits as it will be difficult to access some areas once they are in place.
 Port Boat Location Life Ring Ejectors Life Raft Canister Assembly

Fit the wire antenna spreader yardarm, etched part 46, to the rear of the funnel as shown
so that the top horizontal rail of the yardarm is level with the top level of the funnel
housing, and that when the feet of the stays fit to the funnel, the yardarm is perfectly
horizontal fore and aft and athwartships. 31
69

46
70
101
Fold the sides of the Life Ring Ejector around so that they are Fold the lift raft canister rack, etched part 101, to
parallel. Twist up the central spacer so that the edges locate the shape shown above, then fit a single canister
along the bottom rail on the two sides. Fix into place. Fold in to each rack. The life raft canisters are fitted to
the life rings, etched parts 70 in half so that they are double various points on the edges of the decks as shown
thickness, then place inside the ejector rack after painting in later diagrams.

Dan Buoy Assembly Mast Head DF Antenna

100
52

79 90
Fit the boat davit assemblies so that they locate to the sides of the funnel housing as
shown above, with the feet locating to the edge of the main deck 18
Cut through the bottom of the boat falls and pull them outwards. Drill a small hole
0.4mm diameter, through the bottom of the Cheverton Motor Boat, front and rear at
points of comparative distance as that between the davits.
Pass the lower ends of the falls through the holes and slide the boat up the falls as Assemble the mast top HF/DF Antenna, etched
far as it will go. Push the boat in towards the davits until the lower ends of the falls parts 52, so that the vertical pillars on the half
fit back to their original positions, then glue them into place. Slide the boat back down Assemble the radar reflectors on the Dan Buoys, etched parts 100, as
shown above. Fit the rectangular bracket arrangement onto the side frames fit onto the vertical centre pillar of the
the falls until it sits level against the sway braces on the davits. Fix into place. full frame on each side at 90º.
railings on each stern quarter.
The colour of the reflector and body of the Dan Buoys varied from This antenna fits to the top of the main mast
It is recommended that the boats be painted in their final scheme before fitting to the antenna pole.
davits as it will be difficult to access some areas once they are in place. Dayglo Orange which was the most common, to Red and White 90º
alternate sections

Main Mast Assembly

21

57 68
Fit the Main Mast Antenna Pole, metal part 21, into the locating hole
in the top of the mast as shown left. Fit the HF/DF Antenna assembly
etched part 52 into place on top of the Antenna Pole.

57 Fold the Wire Antenna Spreader, etched part 84, in half so that it is
double thickness as shown below, then fit the two lower feet so that
they locate to the rear face of the mast level with the tops of the heat
shrouds of the diesel exhausts.
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56 56

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52
59
60
60

73

84
6

Fit the Upper Yardarms, etched parts 56, centrally to each side of the mast so that the horizontal main bar is level
with the top of the mast. Fit the Yardarm Stays, etched parts 57 as shown above.
Fit the smaller Lower Yardarms, etched parts 60, to the sides of the mast just below the diesel exhaust heat shrouds.
Fit the Yardarm Stays, etched parts 59 as shown above.
Fit the Sword and Shield antenna, etched part 58 into place as shown on the starboard side Upper Yardarm.
Fit the two RAS Gantry assemblies, etched parts 73, into place on the vertical pillars on each side of the ventilator
housing.
Shape the Main Mast Gaff, etched part 68, to fit onto the port side of the mast top with the single stay locating
centrally to the back of the mast top.
 Main Deck Railings and Life Raft Location

Shape and fit the railing section, etched part 4, to the front of the hull step. 31
Fit the Forward Main Deck Railings, etched parts13, so that the forward
stanchion comes against the rear stanchion of etched part 4.
The rear sections of etched part 13 are angled in to places to take the run
of railing inboard behind the feet of the boat davits.
There are also pairs of life raft canisters fitted in these recesses as shown
below.
Fit railings sections, etched parts 17, to the edges of the fo’c’sle deck.
13

17

4 31

13

Fit the life raft canisters to the edges of the deck

where the railings are angled inwards, and just
forward of the hangar on the port side.

17

23 Fit the anchors, metal parts 23, into place by drilling out the hawse
pipe holes on each side of the bow with a 1mm diameter drill.

Flight Deck, Quarterdeck and Hangar Railings Assembly

7 Before fitting the Flight Deck into place it may be desired to paint and finish the
quarterdeck area first of all as access will be limited once the flight deck is in place.
8 Fit the 182 Decoy Winch, metal part 22 to the forward locating hole on the port
side.
Fit the Decoy Crane jib, etched part 67, to the top of the Pintle moulded in place
2 on the port side.
Fit the 182 Decoys to the deck as shown, just inboard of the bollards on the port side.
Fit the Flight Deck into place as shown and fill any seems at the points of attachment.
Shape and fit the railings sections, etched parts 5 and 6, to fit around the stern quarters
deck edges as shown left.

Fit the forward section of etched part 1 into place so that the angled end fits against
22 the angled spray shield of the hull side. Fit the stowed accommodation ladder, etched
part 28, into place so that the forward end butts up against the stanchion of the railings.
67 Fit the rear section of railings,etched part 1, so that they continue on away from the
accommodation ladder.
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28 20
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5 20

25
6 23
28
25 88
Shape and fit the railings sections, etched parts 20, to the hangar roof, with the
longer section fitting to the port side as shown. Join the two side sections across
the rear edge of the hangar roof with railing section etched part 22. 83
Shape and fit the railings sections, etched parts 25, to the aft superstructure deck
or 910 director deck.
Shape and fit the railings sections etched parts 23, to the main deck, so that the
forward stanchions meet up to the rear stanchions on the angled out parts of the
forward railings sections etched parts 13.
The starboard side railing section rear portion turns 90º to cover the rear of the 22
ladders access hole, whilst the small railing section fits along the inside of the
ladder access hole.
On the port side section the rear portions of the railing turns inboard 90º then aft
to take the railings behind the two life raft canisters. 17

Fit the STWS Torpedo tubes, resin parts 28, to the two forward locating holes on
the main deck. 23
Fit the small boat cranes assemblies to the two aft locating holes on each side of
the main deck. A Gemini Inflatable boat may be placed on the deck adjacent to
each of these cranes if desired.
Fold the Torpedo Loading Davits, etched parts 88, in half so that they are double
thickness with the relief etched detail outermost. Fit to the tops of the pintles at
the rear of the STWS Torpedo tubes as shown right. 92
Fit the fuel can stowage racks directly aft of the access ladder hole on the deck
edges starboard side. Continue aft by fitting more life raft canisters then finish
of by fitting the remaining railing section, etched part 2 to the aft deck edge so 2 31
that it comes against the floodlight bracket
 Flight Deck Safety Nets and Hangar Fittings Location

The hangar doors, etched part 85, can be fitted in the open or closed position.
If they are to be fitted in the open or partially open position, these are rolled
up to the desired amount and then fixed into place under the aft edge of the
65 hangar roof. The doors can also be separated down the central pillar so that
only one door can be shown in the open position.
Fit the Flight Deck Floodlight brackets,etched parts 80 and 81 to the starboard
and port sides of the hangar as shown below. The floodlights can be made to
be more £D by cutting small lengths of 30thou plastic rod and fitting to the
30 forward face of each floodlight to represent the light shroud.
Fit the Glide Path Indicator Lamp etched part 48 to the top horizontal beam
37 on etched part 80 as shown.

35

34

14
71

32 81

31
85

Fit the Harpoon Hold Down Grid, etched part 65, centrally to the flight deck as
shown. Refer to the Colour Plan for exact fore and aft positioning.
Fit the Flight deck Safety Nets as shown above. These have been shown in their
lower positions for flight operations. These can be fitted in their raised positions
by cutting out the angled corner sections of etched part 32 and omitting etched
part 35. Etched part 30 is then fitted upright at the forward end of the deck cut out.

80

48

Underwater Fittings and Running Gear

27
Fit the Propeller Shafts, metal parts 25, to each side of the hull skeg
as shown below, with the inner end of the shaft fitting into the shaft
hull opening. The White Metal propeller shafts can easily be replaced
with lengths of brass or plastic rod if desired. The legs of the shaft
bearing A frames may need to be trimmed to length so that the shaft
sits in straight line from the hull opening.
Fit the propellers, metal parts 24 to the bearings on the large A
frames.
Fit the Rudders, metal parts 26, into the two locating holes at the stern
ensuring that they are parallel.

25

24 27

Fit the Stabiliser Fins, metal parts 27 to the locating holes on

each side of the Lower Hull, fore and aft of the bilge keel.

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106
107 103

109
105

16
108
If the helicopter is to be displayed folded, use the folded Main Rotor Blades, etched parts 103 in lieu of
etched part 109. Cut the tail pylon off completely at the fold joint as shown, and fit the fold joint, etched
part 106. This will allow the tail to be reattached in the folded position with ease. Fit the folded main
Fit the main and tail rotor blades, etched parts 109 and 107, as shown above. rotor blades so that they are positioned over the tail, then fit the blade support poles in pairs to each side
Fit the blade aerial 108 to the underside of the tail cone. of the tail cone. The blades then fit into the slot on top of the pole.

Humbrol 164
Dark Sea Grey
The primary colour of the Lynx as stated is for the aircraft
as immediately post Falklands conflict. Before and during
the conflict it seems that they were still in the Oxford Blue
scheme. Other Colours Used
Ships Flights Codex Numbers
Matt Black...... Wheel Tyres, Undersides of Rotor Blades.
346 & 347/ HMS Broadsword 402 & 403/ HMS Battleaxe Olive Green..... Top Surfaces of the Rotor Blades
342 & 343/ HMS Brilliant 330 & 331/ HMS Brazen Red and White .... Tail Rotor Blade Tips
Gloss Black.... Tail Rotor Blades

Other Instructions

1. Etched parts 61 are stock lengths of Anchor chain that can be used to fit on the focsle from the two Anchor Hawse Pipe holes, aft around the Capstans and forward to
the shrouded deck ports that go down the cable lockers. There is also sufficient Anchor Chain to allow for a ship to be portrayed in a diorama, sitting at anchor with
the chain running from the Hawse Pipe hole to the surface of the waterscape.

2. Some parts in the photo etched set have been included for other kits and are not required for the HMS Broadsword. These are fairly obvious from the listing at the
front of these instructions, but they may be useful if any conversion work to build any other ship of the Batch 1 class is being done.

3. Please read through these instruction thoroughly before commencing any assembly work, as there may be relevant sections further along that may require attention
before completing and earlier procedure.

4. Prepare your model before assembly by washing all resin parts in warm soapy water and left to dry completely. There may be some resin or metal “Flash” on the
edges of some that must be cleaned of, usually with a quick brush of with fine wet or dry paper. Any mould pouring lugs and ejector pin stubs must be removed
from mating faces before assembly commences to ensure a snug fit.

5. The decals provided in this kit are of the water slide type. Please do not try and peel them off the backing paper, as they will not. Cut out each decal and soak in
luke warm water until it releases from the backing paper. The decal can then be slid into position on the model, carefully adjust the position as necessary with an
artists brush. The decals are best applied to a glossy surface as this will prevent any silvering where air is trapped under the decal applied to a mat surface. Varnish
the areas where the decals are to be applied with gloss varnish and allow to dry thoroughly before applying the decals. Humbrol Gloss Coat is ideal for the job as it
is clear and doesn’t go yellow with time. The entire areas may then be sprayed over with Matt Coat once the decals have set into position.
 Main Colour Chart and Painting Guide

R.N.Light R.N. Light Anti Fouling Red

Weatherwork Deck Grey Humbrol 100
Grey Humbrol 106
Humbrol 127

The colour guide above shows the main scheme and the areas covered. There are smaller less obvious areas that are listed below.

Matt Black. Upper parts of Masts and Exhaust Stacks. Gun Barrels. Waterline Boot Topping, Funnel Top,
Black Funnel Band

Off Black Gemini Inflatable Boat, Decking in RHIBs.

Matt White SCOT Radomes, Bollards, Fairleads and Deck Fittings such as Capstans, 967/968 Radar Antenna
Whaler Below Waterline, Cheverton Motor Boat Coachwork and Lower Hull. Life Raft Canisters
Pennant Numbers Flight Deck Code Letters for all Ships of the Class
Bronze Propellers. .
F88 HMS Broadsword / BW F89 HMS Battleaxe / BX
F90 HMS Brilliant / BT F91 HMS Brazen / BZ
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