Chris Hewitt Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 This is Belfast in July 1945,before she set sail to the far east,she went back to over all grey with the blue strip along the hull,but the war was finished by the time she arrived.Then she went to spent most of her working life out there.Back to the model,as usual,the hull has been waterlined.having done one ship already,this was easy this time,had enough plans and pictures to make the changes to Belfast,most of it is where the walrus use to be.the crane was repositioned,the ships boats and added decks for anti aircraft armament and extra accommodation.I thought it was going to an easy conversion,but as I get deeper, kept discovery thats change and thats moved.In too deep now so carried on.The P.E. is by White Ensign models and deck by Artwox. The Walrus was used to dropped the mail off and was kept on the fleet carriers for this and other duties. Link for build http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234946874-airfix-1600-hms-belfast-may-1945-waterlinedpe-wooden-deck/ Photos 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwallen1410 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 A cracking build of a ship that many of us have been lucky enough to have the chance to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) Well done Chewitt, that looks superb. To get such a good finish from this old kit is nothing short of inspirational to be honest, I wouldn't think of trying something like this with this sort of kit but you've shown how well it can be done. The presentation of the the diorama and quality of the water just finishes the build off beautifully. Edited November 12, 2013 by Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Lovely lovely job there Chewitt. The setting looks real and that walrus skimming over the water, 'nice touch'. Well thought out Diorama there. Cheers foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 That's lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Great build and a fantastic diorama, full of lovely detail. Top drawer. Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 turned out really lovely, when i eventually get round to doing mine i'll come back to this for inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Fabulous build and finish, and just enough going on to give it some life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 That's really good, amazing what some people can do with that Airfix kit. Great presentation, my only ? would be the Walrus disappearing off to stage left, somehow looks detached from the organic look of the rest of the dio. Not a criticism by any means. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Its just landed,dropping off the mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvr6 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 thats fantastic! how did you do the base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Thin layer of wood glue,dry for 48hrs,paint colour,dry for 24hrs,another layer of wood glue,dry 48hrs,2 coats of gloss spray,l use Halfords cans.oh before l start mask the edges with tape and l cut out the shape of all the ships hull bottoms were they are going and don't cover those parts in glue.Hope that helps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 You've done a superb job on her Chris, and made an interesting dio to boot., nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlornhope Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Lovely job on an old kit, she really looks the part, and good save on the paint spill. The setting is nicely set up as well and I like the barge. Does this mean you will go back to Eagle now ? Cheers Callum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Hello, what a wonderful finish to Belfast! Great idea for the scene too. Great job! Look forward to the next one. All the best, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 That's an excellent job you've done there chewitt. I always thought that the Belfast was one of the best ship models produced by Airfix, and you've certainly done her justice. I hope my 1/350 Belfast turns out as good as yours ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZRGREN Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Stunning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Superb build and finish,great rendition of water on the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Fantastic detail and diorama, love the way you have done the Walrus landing, the initinal plop on the water back up then down nice touch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Fantastic detail and diorama, love the way you have done the Walrus landing, the initinal plop on the water back up then down nice touchYes couldn't help myself with the walrus and thanks for the all comments Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Very nice build shows how well these kits can turn out in the hands of a superb builder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Cox Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Hi Chewitt, You have a lovely build there, thanks for showing off your progress as well along the way. I especially like the Walrus which looks great as it should since the Walrus is a lovely aeroplane. Cheers, Daniel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david v Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Beautiful model, great base as well. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Brushed up a treat. I really like the addition of the walrus and the colour of the water nicely replicates that inshore pea-green. Well done. F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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