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  1. Rob 1
    Some older 1:700 ship kits of modern British ships often had a good set of spare weapons and accessories, many of these kits being re-boxed by other manufacturers so may still be able to obtain them. Example, the various Sheffield class kits often came with additional parts including a Sea Wolf six cell launcher, presumably a director can be scratch made from some of the director optional parts available, also looks to include Exocet launchers and STWS triple tubes, a decent Lynx is also included. Although 1:700 from memory I think some parts may be oversized so may be ok for a 1:600 model. https://www.super-hobby.com/products/HMS-Sheffield-Type-42-Destroyer-Batch-1.html#gallery_start
  2. Rob 1
    That book series is excellent, and the HMS Belfast one is good. The drawings are not just as built for WWII service, but also after the late 1940s refit for Korean service, and the later 1950s refit (with the big squared off bridge, etc) as she is now. I was planning modifying the kit to depict her in Korea, which is mostly as the WWII appearance but with some changes, was planning to get a wooden deck, P.E. set, replacement 8 barrel and new 4 barrel pom poms and single Bofors probably from Black Cat, with scratch built platforms etc.
  3. Rob 1
    Am trying to locate a Trumpeter1:350 HMS Belfast but they seem scarce. I don't suppose anyone has an unwanted one in their stash they want to sell? (unlikely, but no harm in asking).
  4. Rob 1
    A bit late on here, but just reading Snake Pilot at the moment, and stumbled across this build . . very good indeed!
  5. Rob 1
    This is very good, really interesting viewing, well done,
  6. Rob 1
    That's a brilliant little diorama, very nice detailing, and an interesting scene overall.
  7. Rob 1
    That's a really high standard of detailing and finishing particularly in 1:700, well done, very good.
  8. Rob 1
    That is impressive, such a large complicated build is not easy, but very nicely done with good finishing all round. Nice to see the famous Ark Royal completed to this standard.
  9. Rob 1
    This is a very finely finished production of this classic RN frigate. The clean build and subtle weathering are very good, particularly in this scale.
  10. Rob 1
    Wow, brilliantly finished and displayed, looks great.
  11. Rob 1
    That is very nice, very fine work indeed.
  12. Rob 1
    That's an interesting and unusual subject, which is well bought to life with this excellent build. Looks like a compact little pre-dreadnought; presume not much engine space required for the coastal defence role, but certainly heavily armed for her size.
  13. Rob 1
    Superb work, shows this classic heavy cruiser at her finest.
  14. Rob 1
    Excellent finish for this scale, looks great.
  15. Rob 1
    The classic question - the choice between 1:700 or 1:350 is often considered from the building perspective - but to me the more important factor is related to viewing the finished masterpiece(s), both by yourself and others. Although now much of the viewing is done on-line with photos so this perhaps all changes again. 1:350 is generally limiting to less models or to mainly smaller ships (space and time constraints), but more detail and therefore character can easily be added and viewed, so also depends what you want with the overall collection.
  16. Rob 1
    Nice build, and the extra work put into her makes for a good finished product. Well spotted on the anchor cables that are not handed, I'm getting back onto my Zerstorer project and will check this kind of thing a little more carefully.
  17. Rob 1
    That does look good, particularly fine in 1:700, and the presentation and sea looks good too. Agree it is nice to see a Leander, kind of like a familiar old character.
  18. Rob 1
    Superb work - always good to see this legendary class of British battleships, and this doesn't disappoint.
  19. Rob 1
    Very good, this and the Slava class cruiser are a great pair, both well finished and highly impressive looking.
  20. Rob 1
    Rather good, certainly well represents a particularly legendary (although very costly) moment in our Nation's maritime history.
  21. Rob 1
    That's a lovely little kit, and nicely detailed and finished.
  22. Rob 1
    Yes, that is looking good, particularly the high quality finish and subtle weathering makes it very appealing. These are interesting and attractive very large cruisers which makes a good subject.
  23. Rob 1
    I presume you're referring to novel type books (but based on factual), I've got a few: Surface Raider, by F.L.Farrell, tells the story of the hunt for Graf Spee (in novel style, but fairly factually) Those Who Serve, by A.F.Barton, a story of British submarines in WWII The Gates of Hell, by Ewart Brookes, telling the story of the Arctic convoys These are all paperbacks, (not large), and are good reading.
  24. Rob 1
    Agree with all above, beautifully finished and displayed.
  25. Rob 1
    Looks good! just doing a Z-26 myself, so have been reading all about the Kriegsmarine destroyers (and the Kriegsmarine in general). Also nice looking Scharnhorst too.
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