spaddad Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Its usually the case with a multi subject diorama that it does'nt take long to see which are the creators strong points & which are the weak links, amazing plane, equipment & ground work but poor figures for instance, but this is consistently top line. The models on their own are excellent but put them into that magnificent roiling South Atlantic sea & the sum definately exceeds the parts, bloody well done mate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Wow! Unbelievable level of detail. Really like how you've alternated the Harrier schemes to reflect the real version at war. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Absolutely staggering work. Every aspect of this build is fantastic combined with brilliant photography. Seriously takes me back to 1982 when my mum took me out of school especially to wave the fleet off from Portsmouth (my school didn't seem to recognise the significance of the occasion as they wrote a snotty letter to my mum when they found out). It was a very moving occasion and I remember Hermes, Invincible and Fearless (I think) passing us. At that point the Sea Harriers had yet to have their markings toned down. Crew lining the decks in square rig. I distinctly remember a man standing behind me saying "I wonder how many of them will come home'. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 It was a very moving occasion and I remember ... Fearless (I think) passing us. Crew lining the decks in square rig. I distinctly remember a man standing behind me saying "I wonder how many of them will come home'. In that case you were waving at the 21-year-old me, lining the deck as a S/Lt in Fearless. Bloody cold, it was, and raining. On our way home Admiral Fieldhouse came to see us at Ascension. He addressed the ship's company on the flight deck and said "I last stood on this ship about a mile away from here, just as you were about to sail South to lead the assault. What I didn't say to you then is that we firmly expected to lose one of Fearless, Intrepid, Invincible and Hermes. Thank God we did not". Gulp. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 In that case you were waving at the 21-year-old me, lining the deck as a S/Lt in Fearless. Bloody cold, it was, and raining. On our way home Admiral Fieldhouse came to see us at Ascension. He addressed the ship's company on the flight deck and said "I last stood on this ship about a mile away from here, just as you were about to sail South to lead the assault. What I didn't say to you then is that we firmly expected to lose one of Fearless, Intrepid, Invincible and Hermes. Thank God we did not". Gulp. Thank God indeed and hats off to you sir. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy wood Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 If ever entered in SMW that would surely take 'Best in Show.' That diorama is so full of movement. You can hear the sea just by looking at it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Simply outstanding. Now I need to find the WIP thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewa Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Thanks for all the complements everyone, I'm sure I've said it before, but it's much appreciated. Must admit to a bit of burn out right now, need to find something nice and straight forward for a week or two - although I have just ordered some plans for a WW2 Illustrious class carrier so things might change in a hurry. Edited November 19, 2014 by andrewa 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Same as everyone else, Andrew,I could repeat every compliment everyone has said and heartily mean every word! I have been following your build since I joined BM and thoroughly enjoyed every post! It is definitely inspirational, if placed in the window of the RN recruitment office it would have a generation of youngsters wanting to be sailors and modelers. I can understand all the comments pleading for the public display it deserves but, personally,I think that if this was my model I would have a hard job letting this out of my line of sight for a long long time. After all,I build models to look at and like being able to do so whenever I want. Please get in touch with the model mags though, shame there isn't a maritime version of AIR and AFV,this would be right up their street! Telepathic pat on the back is on its way to you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunners Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 First time lurking in the Maritime forum as I'm normally only an aircraft man, but boy am I glad I did. This is the most amazing diorama I have ever seen, off to look at the build thread now! Everything is incredible about it and I can't believe how real the sea looks. That is some dedication! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin @ RAM Models Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Its rare that I venture into this part of the forum but boy am I glad I did. This has to be the model or is that models ? that have stunned me the most in 2014. Struggling to find the words for just how stunning this is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I only found this thread this morning Andrew, but I'm so glad I did - I've been back at least 5 times just to look at the pics over & over again! I've also read all the follow up posts and I really think all the superlatives have been used up, so can I just agree with them all?! As others have also said, I really think this is probably the best diorama I've ever seen, truly outstanding and inspiring modelling all round. I'm off to spend the afternoon reading the wip thread now! Thanks for sharing such magnificent work! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 The whole thing is very (extremely) realistic - What is the sea made of? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Hello Andrewa, I did follow your construction topic I agree, this is one of the most impressive diorama's I have ever seen. The detail is enormous. Admiral Sandy Woodward would have been proud of you. It should be accepted at the RN museum for display. Highest Regards, Dirk The Netherlands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball1973 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 10/10 - this should be in a museum, outstanding level of detail coupled with the sea really conveying movement. You've got your work cut out to improve on this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Absolutely amazing builds and Dio`, Really nice work ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Jaw dropping..superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Just been back for another look & realized I hadn't really taken much notice of the black & white photos 1st time around which is a pity as they make it look even more realistic. Uncannily life like, magnificent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I would like to add from someone who worked on two of these ships as a contractor on repairs and maintenance. Absolutely stunning work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olibob65 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 one of the most outstanding dioramas i have ever seen... Truly incredible modelling. what else can you say but well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I love this diorama. Each of the models on their own are impressive but when brought together they are truely inspiring. Thank you for sharing it with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Now you've shown us photos taken from the S.Atlantic, how about showing us photos of the models (!). I hope this is destined for a museum, and perhaps entry into the Model Engineer Exhibition. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hello , I'm speechless in front of such project ..... it's : " " ( I don't have found the appropriate word yet ...... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesmodels Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 :wow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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