phoscar Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Hello Wonderful work on a ship I love. Congratulations. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Thanks Fellas - I really appreciate the support and positive comments. It's been a huge pleasure blogging and posting here Expect HMS Clematis when Starling/L'Arsenal release their update set. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse1 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Great build Rob, first class. Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laerte Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Fantastic, a really astounding accomplishment. I'm still studying the Flower Class, as soon as I can I would like to realize a variety of them in 1/350. Your model will be a great help for me! Fair Winds, Laerte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Amazing work Rob! She looks brilliant. I love the paint job and weathering! You're WIP is very insightful and I shall be bookmarking it for later use! Thanks Joss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 Thanks Joss - my first build on Britmodeller so I have fond memories. I'm surprised we haven't seen more Corvette builds in 1/144. Melaine at L'Arsenal tells me that there "retro" set with the topside wheelhouse will be available in the Autumn,so I'm clearing the decks to do HMCS Eyebright next Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 That's one gorgeous build, Rob. I can't believe I missed it. I've always had a keen interest in Corvettes, as my Dad served in corvettes on the North Atlantic convoy run during WWII. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I have to join in very belatedly. What a superb, museum quality build Rob. Most impressed indeed. I plan to study the link to the WIP later today! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PF Naughton Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Hi, Your build looks great. I love these larger models of smaller vessels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 John, Terry and PF - many Thanks On 8/29/2018 at 8:28 PM, JohnWS said: That's one gorgeous build, Rob. I can't believe I missed it. I've always had a keen interest in Corvettes, as my Dad served in corvettes on the North Atlantic convoy run during WWII. John - do you know which corvettes? - that is fascinating. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Hi Rob. My Dad served in a number of corvettes on the St. John's to Londonderry convoy run. Unfortunately, I can't remember the ship's names. The one I do remember is his last ship HMCS Prestonian, a River Class frigate. He was an Engine Room Artificer. In retrospect, my Dad & I talked more about his naval training in St. John's, Newfoundland & Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, & his on-shore escapades, than his ships. One thing I do remember specifically about Corvettes is that my Dad said he seldom had dry clothes on the convoy runs. The corvettes' mess decks would be awash with sea water within a few days after leaving port, and they would stay that way until they arrived at their destination. On a side note, my Dad was born in Clydebank, Scotland where my grandfather was a crane operator at John Brown's shipyard. On leave after arriving in the UK on convoy duty, he returned to Clydebank to see where he lived as a boy. He was saddened to find that the block of homes where he lived near the shipyard had been completely destroyed during the Clydebank blitz. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Beautifully done, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmo G Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Simply superb Rob really nice build wish I could get my weathering effects as good as that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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