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As Jon said the figures are just a visual add on to all the other details and do not need to be highly accurate shape ways do some nice sets expensive over here but sure would be easy for you to get Some I did for my LCM. beefy

Getting there slowly. That is the pages I was looking at and I thought this had been discussed before just not sure where I had spotted it thank you for the links and reminder @Our Ned. Stay Safe beefy

Another very fine model and back story to her Jeff and a very bright camo scheme. Stay Safe beefy

A Great display and some very good tips from the WIP. beefy

Another great build and display with some very fine details. beefy

Very well done and in 700 great details. beefy

Very well built and displayed. Stay Safe beefy

Nick sorry for late reply been a busy weekend will try and do a step by step explanation on my base but look back at some of the work @robgizlu has done and he also has some very good examples and explanations on his water base. So first as above post the base and sides are made up and the king-span cut to fit in then the basic shape of the hull is carved out the messy bit. I then coat in diluted PVA water mix about 60/40 PVA to water when dry I prime in this case plain black from Vallejo Then a very thin coat of translucent silicone sealer is added and smoothed over the ship is then planted into the base using more silicone to help fill any gaps When this is dry to get the final texture I will be using Deluxe Materials Making Waves this is a bit like the acrylic gel you can get from an art supplies shop I will be trying to have the ship at anchor not underway as most of my builds are I want to portray her in Suda Bay off Crete just before she was bombed and badly damaged Looking at some photos on the tinternet she has what looks like a strange anchor chain set up the Starboard side chain appears to wrap around the Port side would this be normal practice on large ships when not using and anchor Buoy. So this is where we are so far awaiting for her to set in place. Stay Safe beefy

Very good repair job on a very well built model. Stay Safe beefy

Great work so far Jon like the window frames bet they were a fiddly thing to get wright. Stay Safe beefy

Could not have put it better Jon totally agree with that statement. beefy

Took so long Jeff you are the first one in mate 2 minutes after post quick as a flash. Stay Safe beefy

Makes you wonder who comes up with these names but looking like a very good start Jon. Stay Safe beefy

Well who doesn't like a bit of nostalgia. I got this kit last October from the Glasgow Model Show first time in three years it had been on and it was back to it's usual self I am glad to say. While the base work continues on York and in-between other small work to give my eyes a rest and something to build at the Local Model club this is my Thursday night relief. I have already assembled the hull and paddle wheels but the area around the aft cabin windows will need some attention to sort out the gaps and raise the details this will be a change from the old grey navy I normally build. The only thing that looks a bit tricky is the ratlines have to be made using a jig the old kits used to have a pre-fabricated stuff should be interesting I think we will see. Stay Safe beefy

Looks like she is nearly there Jeff very sharp paintwork. Stay Safe beefy

I can see them now it was me an update from McAfee meant a re-boot and then Hay Presto back again What a great job @Brad only a simple little thing but well presented and a great build glad I got to see this. Stay Safe beefy

Are they the new strip lines from Atlantic bt any chance all looking very neat Rob. Stay Safe beefy

Great job there Steve and a fitting tribute to those brave men. Stay Safe beefy

Not sure if it is just me but can not see the photo's beefy

Slow progress with small fittings working on detailing up the ships boats with the WEM photo etch adding more bits to the bridge and in-between making a mess in the garage building up the base. Stay Safe beefy

What a great build never even heard of one of these models I need to get out more some great details some close up shots of the gondola would be good please Sir. Stay Safe beefy

Well not one of my frequent haunts the wingy section but noticed your post while snooping glad I looked in Nice to see you back at building Dan and as always some very fine details being added. Stay Safe beefy

He's been checking when @robgizlu is on holiday and having the same time off to keep pace with Rob using all his stock. beefy

Looking very good Rob Not such good news with BB hope he is well soon. Stay Safe beefy

Will follow along I have the Hornet in the stash along with a couple of other 200 scale. I really need to get my finger out and build some of them. Stay Safe beefy