andrewa 1,275 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) It's been a while, but I've finally finished a ship! This is a scratch build of HMS Jamaica that I kicked off about 2 1/2 years ago, but then stalled while I collected a few accessories and brass sets. My aim was to model her configuration in December 1943 during the Battle of NorthCape. Here's the rest of the photos: Closeups And a couple of shots alongside my HMS Sheffield, also at both North Cape nad Berents Sea battles: I'll try to be a bit quicker off the mark with HMSs Belfast, DoY and Norfolk... Andrew Edited July 3, 2017 by andrewa Un-Photobucketing it 69 Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz 10,714 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Brilliant. Your detail work is nothing short of fantastic, those crew figures add to the effect hugely. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites
Bullbasket 11,757 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 As an occasional browser of maritime modelling, I have to say that is fantastic. Everything about the model, including the way that you've done the water, is first class. Nice one. John. Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Delta 210 5,007 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Absolutely impeccable workmanship! The water effect and weathering are outstanding. Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 6,190 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Scratch-built!!!! Literally jaw dropping in every aspect! Link to post Share on other sites
Richard E 1,506 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Model making and craftsmanship of the very highest order - an amazing piece of work. Link to post Share on other sites
beefy66 8,676 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Those are just sooo good the B&W photos of them together are stunning and just so detailed Beefy Link to post Share on other sites
longshanks 10,043 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Beautiful miniatures Kev Link to post Share on other sites
Bitzer 1,070 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Fantastic! You guys who scratchbuild ships are Master Modelers Link to post Share on other sites
sinnerboy 1,317 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Jamacia yourself? seriously, that is one of the finest model warships I've ever seen Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 1 794 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 That is phenomenal work, the build is brilliant to create one of the classic British cruiser classes, but the finishing is absolutely top rate, great subtlety in the shading and weathering, and displayed in my favourite method of an at sea diorama - just brilliant all round, well done! Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Ford 420 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Well that's just wonderful. Amazing in fact. The ice is so lifelike I'm going to put a jumper on. Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Beema 3,072 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Stunning work - true model making... Thank you for showing your work.. Link to post Share on other sites
Drift 233 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Mindblowing!!! Link to post Share on other sites
paul178 233 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Outstanding! You have done it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Deon 41 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 When I see models of this quality I'm stuck for words. I want to offer my respect to someone who has clearly devoted themselves to striving for the very best, achieving models of great quality, that are a joy to look at and bring a real sense of the situation they portray. Nice one 1 Link to post Share on other sites
colin 1,621 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Stunning, scratch built you say, I couldn't make something as good as that from a shake and bake ship kit Link to post Share on other sites
iang 987 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 That Sir, is something very special. Link to post Share on other sites
Murdo 1,615 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Stone the crows! That's beautiful work there... And scratchbuilt too!!! Link to post Share on other sites
JimHead23 431 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Absolutely beautiful work. I am totally in awe of the quality that you show here. I would like to have a go at something like this but don't have the skills at this stage. Any chance of a work in progress next time? I would find that very helpful indeed. Thanks for sharing. Regards Jim Link to post Share on other sites
Drift 233 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 This ^^^^^, would love to see a WIP. Will learn so much. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AngstROM 483 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Gooood GRIEF!!! Just when you think you've seen it all... Link to post Share on other sites
Brandy 13,474 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I pass through this section once in a while just to see what fellow modellers are building, and once in a while something exceptional pops up....this is one of them. Beautifully built and exceptionally well displayed. Congrats! Ian Link to post Share on other sites
Stesca 96 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Absolutely outstanding. Link to post Share on other sites
Bugle07 1,030 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Exceptional work, thank you for sharing! Link to post Share on other sites
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