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1/350 HMS Dreadnought


Nick C

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On ‎22‎/‎03‎/‎2018 at 9:38 AM, Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies said:

That's looking the business Nick. The drydock diorama really enhances the overall model but without unduely distracting from the ship. It's a very well balanced creation you have there!

Thanks Jamie, hopefully it won't look too much when the cranes are fitted :think:

On ‎22‎/‎03‎/‎2018 at 2:26 PM, spitfire said:

Amazing, I really am impressed.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

Thanks Dennis, appreciate it.

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22 hours ago, Martian Hale said:

This is looking very special indeed.

 

Martian

 

16 hours ago, Ripaman said:

Just looked through and must say this is unbelievably brilliant, love the attention you have given it :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

Regards

Richard

Thanks both, very much appreciated.

 

Last few bits of detail;

Made some buffers for the ends of the railway tracks from evergreen and left over bits from the railway cars;

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Boarding ladders to be stowed as I'm going to use gangplanks and steps to go over the torpedo nets ready for painting, both modified from the WEM set;

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And a cutter that's going to be tied up on the basin;

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Really hoping to get everything finished over Easter, this really has gone on long enough!!

 

Cheers

 

Nick

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On ‎30‎/‎03‎/‎2018 at 3:36 PM, Kris B said:

I am so exited to see it in RFI. 

Thanks Kris, I'm looking forward finishing it off

On ‎30‎/‎03‎/‎2018 at 6:02 PM, longshanks said:

 

but so worth the effort that's gone into it

 

Kev

Thanks Kev, I'm enjoying the build but sometimes you just want to stick bits of plastic together - I may have inadvertently started my next kit, an Academy Warrior IFV, couldn't help myself :D

On ‎30‎/‎03‎/‎2018 at 7:55 PM, Hewy said:

I agree with kev,  i look forward to the finishished model, great job nick, 

Cheers Hewy, soon hopefully.

 

Despiet all my plans, she won't be finished by Easter!

Main reason being the crew; I absolutely love Northstar figures, bit I'd forgotten how long they take to get off the base sheet without breaking them, due to my clumsiness. They're ready fro painting tho, about 60 RN crew and 30 odd dock yard workers, although they're actually a mix of US and Russian navy figures;

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Bow mooring lines fitted;

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Midship gangway;

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Aft mooring lines and gangway to the access steps and harbour boarding ladders stowed;

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And some clear acrylic gel to give the water a bit of depth;

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That's it for the WIP, just the crew figures to paint and the dockside cranes to go on last, otherwise I'll break 'em.

Thanks to all for the comments and encouragement and more than a little help and advice along the way - very much appreciated.

 

Next stop RFI.

 

Cheers

 

Nick

 

 

 

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On 4/2/2018 at 7:05 PM, longshanks said:

Setting the bar very high

 

Kev

Couldn't agree more - astonishing work.  I do know what you mean about the Warrior though!

Rob

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On ‎02‎/‎04‎/‎2018 at 6:30 PM, Martian Hale said:

Lovely job! What's up next?

 

Impatient of Mars

Cheers Martian, 1/35 Academy Warrior next with AA resin set, whilst I research HMS Hood on a sea base.

On ‎02‎/‎04‎/‎2018 at 7:05 PM, longshanks said:

Setting the bar very high

 

Kev

Thanks Kev

On ‎03‎/‎04‎/‎2018 at 8:29 PM, robgizlu said:

Couldn't agree more - astonishing work.  I do know what you mean about the Warrior though!

Rob

Cheers Rob, I couldn't help but make a bit of a start!

On ‎05‎/‎04‎/‎2018 at 5:39 AM, Ripaman said:

Brilliant project :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Regards

Richard

Thanks Richard

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5 hours ago, Michael M said:

Are we there yet? :) Come on man, don't keep us in suspense here. Where is the gallery??? ;)

 

Sorry Michael, working away a lot. Just the blokes to finish painting - this weekend, I promise!!

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On 2/18/2020 at 11:40 PM, Murdo said:

Got directed here from a link in another post...

 

WOW! How did I miss this?

 

What fabulous work!!!

 

:mike:

 

 

 

On 2/19/2020 at 7:01 PM, Nils said:

Such beautiful work!

 

Thanks both

 

CHeers

 

Nick

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6 hours ago, JohnMGD said:

Hello, I have a question concerning HMS Dreadnought. Does anybody know if there is a Builders model of HMS Dreadnought in a British museum ???? Did some searching on the internet but came up with nothing !!

 

 

I’m not sure to be honest, I’ll check to see if there’s any mention of one in my reference stuff when I’m home this weekend.

Cheers

Nick

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