I am planning on building a large (1:96) model of HMS Warspite (03) one day and have busied myself lately doing research so that I can build her in as much detail as possible.
The obstacle I am coming up against is that although I have several authoritative books on Warspite, some of which contain construction plans, when they show a standard product, such a rigging insulator or an electronic steaming light, no detail is given but a note will say something like 'patt. xxxx' referring to an Admiralty pattern number for that product.
Also, any aerials are usually referred to with a code such as 48C or 49C which I am guessing is a reference to the material and thickness.
I have tried to find a reference or index for these patterns and codes but to no avail so my question would be: Where would I be able to look up Admiralty pattern numbers and see detailed drawings or descriptions of the product?
I am modelling Warspite as she was in early 1942 so the references, if they exist will be from this time period.
Any help appreciated.
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