moaning dolphin Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Greetings everyone I thought it about time that I post some of the latest of my ship builds. The trouble is I rarely know when to stop on a ship build, so although they are classed as RFI there is still a bit of tinkering to go. If I waited until I completed them then I would never get them up here! So first up is HMS Bligh, which was a Capatain Class Frigate, on Lend/Lease from the US, originally a Buckley class Destroyer. She is the USS England release from Trumpeter in 1:350. I also used the GMM models etch fret which is excellent and also has conversion parts and notes to convert to a Captain class. I did also buy the WEM boat set for the Captain Class but I have only fitted the life dinghies so far (see second sentance!). Paint is from WEM (when they existed) and the rigging is very fine black thread which was a total . It worked out fine apart from the flag stay(?) which need a bit of tension as it seems a bit flappy! I started this build probably about 8 years ago and it spent many years on the shelf until I felt up to the rigging. The base was once a nice shiney brass but has tarnished over time, maybe need to get the brasso out! Any way here she is! Apologies for the poor photos, I did try to use flash but it kept causing shadows behind, it is only a point and shoot after all! Thanks for looking Bob Edit: Just noticed the missing anchors Edited April 25, 2016 by moaning dolphin 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Turned out alright then. I know what you mean about rigging. I use EZ line, attach one end and then just pull taught enough until straight then a dot of superglue on intended destination. Wait until set then trim carefully. Other methods are available and I'm no expert but it works for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Good work. Lots of detail on this busy looking little ship, which has all gone on nicely, including the fine rigging lines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laerte Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Fine rigging, good scaled, precious details in a so little scale. Hope to see more from you! Fair Winds from Italy, Laerte 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aginvicta Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Good looking ship, I like the luminous effect on the paint Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 A nice subject very nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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