HL-10 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) I don't build many maritime models but the Airfix Vosper has all ways been a favourite of mine. It's basically a very fine model considering how old it is, but there were a few details that could be refined. I modified the kit's details as follows; I added the grab rail on the front of the bridge,and I replaced the thick transparency for the bridge with acetate. I also replaced the main gun's barrels with cut down hypodermic needles and I added an etched ring site to the gun as well. I replaced the .5 Brownings with more detailed ones and I carved off the molded on boat hooks with ones made from wire. I used fine fishing line for the rigging and she was painted with Humbrol enamels. Thanks for looking. Edited August 24, 2012 by HL-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 That is seriously good, very nice weathering. Somewhere I've got one lurking in a corner of a box waiting to be built. Hmm.... got to give that some thought now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul178 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Now that is a Beautiful rendition of this kit. I have a couple more in my stash and I am going to get one out and try and get near(some hope!)the job you have done. I have made one OOB with no weathering but seeing yours it captures the essence of the hard fight these boats put up in the narrow seas. Excellent job! Can I ask what colours you used for this? BTW the other kit I am going to try to complete as MTB 1027(P1027) if I can get enough info all I have at the moment is a picture in "The Royal Navy in Focus 1940-49" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Great job you have done on her, just goes to show with time & effort that there's still plenty of life in these old molds! Very well done. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Thanks for the compliments. Can I ask what colours you used for this? I used Humbrol enamels to paint the model and followed the ones reccomended in the instructions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 :goodjob: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Mighty fine job there! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Love it...great paint job as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek A Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 That is one good looking boat! Love the weathring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojays Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Excellent job, such detail and brilliant weathering Gregg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezra Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Thats a stunner, given the age of the kit looks amazing. job well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 You`ve done a grand job on this oldie but goodie Airfix classic,...well done that man, Cheers Tony O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Very nice Sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clift Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 (edited) Super job, looks great! Edited December 20, 2012 by clift 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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