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This is truly impressive. And I cannot get my head around the fact you scratchbuilt that tiny helicopter! I would not know where to start. BZ!

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I’ve been told off on another place for not weathering the ship but to be honest I just wanted to get cracking on the sea and waves which are tbh enough “weather” in and of themselves! The whole thing exercise has opened up another fascinating avenue for me to explore. kind regards Andy

Whoa that is amazing!

I hope you don’t mind, but I’m going to shamelessly copy this idea. I’ve been scratching my head for an idea to make a dio for my own Astute more interesting, and this is it! your display and build is immaculate.

Thanks for the kind feedback Rob! My understanding (correct me if I’m wrong) is that of all the Type 23’s (the “Duke” class, as they’re all named after such) Monmouth is the only one with her name in black on the hull (instead of red) and the crown on the funnel black instead of gold. This is in recognition of the Duke of Monmouth who apparently rebelled against The King (don’t ask me which one) and thus had the Duchy’s crest removed, or blacked in shame. The black flag was a tradition started by one of her skippers so I’m told.

My first surface ship and first go at an ocean. I'll be doing more, a nice break from a lifetime of aircraft. White Ensign PE set. Inspiration for ocean and technique credit to "Studio Blue Ocean" of Youtube Things I have leaned from this project 1) rigging is hard 2) I still hate photoetch 3) creating the sea was as satisfying as the ship, but I unsealed her, ripped her out and repainted the hull and the entire sea 3 times before I was happy. I know she is supposed to fly a black flag from the rear mast but I forgot. I will get around to it! Shot against white card outside with sun dipping in & out of cloud, the white balance was doing odd things but you get the gist. Thanks for looking!

Yes, me. Can’t upload them to BM and also no longer viewable in others posts.

Ah well there does indeed seem to be some kind of a problem - I can’t see an image, just an empty box with a ? In the centre

Site not accepting my Imgur links. It’s what I’ve used for years. Anyone know of an issue?

Simply stunning. I’m working on my first warship build and I’m following the same YT guy you got your inspiration from as well. You’ve absolutely nailed it - the sea would’ve been enough with an average built boat, but your destroyer is immaculate as well.

That is beautiful, and excellent work on those lights.

Thanks, yes skill indeed. I saw this earlier today, it’s pretty special - and about 1/12 the size of what I’m (was) envisaging!

I really like this idea. Challenging to have one sheet of acrylic support the weight of this behemoth, but I suppose a couple of mm thick might take it, although what any glue strong enough to hold would do to the transparent plastic side is risky?

Ok I think that has killed the idea. This is why I love the internet. Thanks for the input - everybody too - looks like I need to think smaller for my first diorama!

I’ve not seen any from my looking so far. Likely to be even more £££cough but thanks for the idea 👍🏻