Rob 1 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Here's my attempt at the 1:350 Academy HMS Warspite. She's always been one of my favourates, ever since building the old 1:600 Airfix kit as a youngster (I still remember the box art, and impressive look of the ship), I also got hold of the 'Ensign 4' Queen Elizabeth class many years ago and always admired this classic class, and recently after reading up on Warspite's history have been even more impressed with what this mighty capital ship acheived. I managed to get hold of an 'Anatomy of the ship' book for Warspite which was a great reference but also made fascinating reading, and also read Ian Ballyntine's 'Warspite', which is also a very good read. I've gone for her 1942 stint in the East Indies with the early two tone camoflage, which was post Puget Sound refit, but needed minor back-dating from the kit's 1943 appearance mostly by omitting certain 20mm mounts. The kit was bought at SMW (Telford) along with what was then the new Pontos full set of wooden deck, complete photo etch and various resin replacement parts. The build went well, lots of additional time required for all the extras in the Pontos set but well worth it, and finished with a bit of time spent weathering and adding L'Arsenal resin crew figures. She took around 12 months of slow but steady building, but overall I enjoyed building her. Edited August 30, 2013 by Rob 1 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Magic! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Thanks Iain. A few more photos taken recently: and some close ups, - amidships: - and the Foc'sle. Edited August 29, 2013 by Rob 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 A work of art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Excellent Rob. Well you have finished it, what a work of art it is to be sure . Just love the crew . Cheers foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 That is more than just an attempt, that is excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks very much chaps. Seems like such a long time ago when I opened the box for the first time, but got there in the end. Now then, which one to do next ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowler0000 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thats gorgeous, Rob! you should be very happy with this one, Mate! What paints did you use? Now then, which one to do next ... Now, isn't THAT a good question.... (Roma? maybe Belfast?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Well done Rob, that is an excellent build, very nice weathering too, very effective. Whatever you do next I will be following your wip if you post one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 What a beauty. I always have to admire a well done ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) I used LifeColor acrylic paints, which are easy to use - both airbrushing and paint brushing, and they do a good range of naval colours. I got both their US Navy box sets previously when doing the USS Missouri, and found them good to use then, and found they do a decent match for R.N. colours 507A, B and C. I'm thinking about the next one, certainly Belfast is a contender, but have a Black Swan to do, and recently got hold of USS Essex (CV9), but may go with one I've been wanting to do for some time which is the Trumpeter kit of USS San Fransisco (CA38). Ooh, decisions decisions ... I will probably try some of those new North Star 1:350 crew, they look really good, and would have a good time doing them up. For this Warspite, I used the old favourate L'Arsenal little resin figures, with various officers, CPOs, POs, ratings in tropical no.7s and no.10s, and various working clothing, many informal as seen on many photos and reported in what I've read, also a few Marines. I did them after finishing the ship (as a kind of reward), and got them together for a team photo the night before 'boarding' for the first time ... Edited August 30, 2013 by Rob 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Surveyor Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 It really does look the part - an excellent representation, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewa Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Love it! I've never been able to get close to that level of detail on the crew. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 That is lovely.....even the Walrus is a model in it's own right Roma? that would look good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Fantastic job all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Absolutely outstanding. I have the premium edition and can only hope it comes out as good as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Awesome work, it`s all great but the Walrus is something else ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Fantastic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Yep for a new project you could do the latest cruiser(Belfast). Or Eskimo. I have Roma nearly finished and will be on water. But that is also a very good subject with lots of colour. Like the ealier camo on your ship. Cheers foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlornhope Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Wow thats a stunning finish and the positioning of the crew is very well done. Your attention to detail is really top notch well done Sir Cheers Callum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I am we'll impressed. Well done! Fine detailing. Cheers, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Brilliant work,a work of art,and the crew,amazing, the detail you have put into them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasweir Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Fantastic work with the ship and crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) Thanks for all the kind comments everyone. She will probably get out and about to a few shows later on this year/next year so you may see her around. Edited August 31, 2013 by Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Rob, That is drenched in SUPERB detailed work . It's AWESOME. LOVED IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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