Vol. 64, No. 2 Summer 2019


172 T e Type 271 radar room was a small structure built onto the aſt end of the bridge over the galley roof.


(Figure 103) T e antenna was mounted directly above in a wood and glass enclosure. T ere were several variations; mine is octagonal. Rather than fussing with eight pieces of 1/64”-inch plywood, I made a long strip scored at the joints and wrapped


it around the base. (Figure 104) Once the sides and inner framework were complete the enclosure was trial fi tted to the radar room. (Figure 105)


T e antenna had separate transmit and receive sections mounted one above the other as a single assembly, with the electronics mounted on the back. I made mine from styrene and wire. (Figures 106 and 107) T is assembly was glued into the enclosure aſt er the exterior frame and glazing were completed, then the roof went on and the whole was mounted on the ship. (Figure 108)


T e bridge T e original corvette bridge was too small


for


naval operations, being only slightly larger than the wheelhouse below, but this was not seen as a problem given the inshore auxiliary duties originally envisaged. T e central feature was the compass house


108. T e radar installation completed and mounted on the bridge.


110. Splinter mats on the aſt side of HMCS Sackville’s bridge.


109. T e 20-millimeter gun tubs are installed and painted, and the bridge railing is being constructed.


111. T e mats with toilet paper painted on for a canvas texture. Note the trimming for six grommet holes per mat.


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