andrewa Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 12:26 PM, Richard E said: Good to see this build back again, wondering if @andrewa completed his HMS Vanguard build ? Sadly not, combination of day job and other projects has left it on hold, but I do look at it regularly so it won't be too much longer! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewa Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 Not sure what triggered this thread coming back to life, but thanks for the comments everyone. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Fantastic model. My grandfather served on Belfast and I made him a replica from the old Airfix kit...nothing as detailed as yours mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Re-triggering this thread I guess @andrewa, but I just had to comment on this excellent build, plus Jamaica and Sheffield. I'm curious to know what models were they each based on? It sounds like the Trumpeter Belfast was a challenge, but you have made a great job there. While I'm here I might also add that I'm very interested in seeing your Vanguard progress ............ no pressure of course! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewa Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 @Terry1954 Hi Terry, Sheffield is the White Ensign kit, it's been OOP for ages, but I got lucky twice with eBay and picked up 2 copies of the model. Jamaica is a scratch build, with accessories from various sources and the WEM Belfast etched brass. Andrew 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, andrewa said: @Terry1954 Hi Terry, Sheffield is the White Ensign kit, it's been OOP for ages, but I got lucky twice with eBay and picked up 2 copies of the model. Jamaica is a scratch build, with accessories from various sources and the WEM Belfast etched brass. Andrew Thanks Andrew. I've been looking for the WEM Sheffield for some time, to use as a basis for HMS Birmingham conversion as a close deceased relative served in Birmingham. A challenging conversion I'm sure, as the knuckle will need to be removed! Can't find one anywhere currently. If ever that second one feels the need to be sold on, let me know! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewa Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 Sorry Terry, there's a plan for the second Sheffield - most likely Glasgow in her 507a/ 507c scheme, or maybe a conversion to one of the Manchester/Gloucester/Liverpool batch. Have you seen the Ironshipwrights Sheffield kit? It's one of their more recent kits so may be worth a punt. A 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 3 hours ago, andrewa said: Sorry Terry, there's a plan for the second Sheffield - most likely Glasgow in her 507a/ 507c scheme, or maybe a conversion to one of the Manchester/Gloucester/Liverpool batch. Have you seen the Ironshipwrights Sheffield kit? It's one of their more recent kits so may be worth a punt. A No worries Andrew, it was worth a try! I was aware of the Iron Shipwright offering but I'm dubious re the quality of their offerings which I understand are not up to the WEM, Atlantic, Starling (as examples) standard. I've seen an ISW Sheffield build start on BM and wasn't impressed with the quality of the basic offering, when you consider the price. That said they have been around for some time, and fill a massive void in Cold War US warships for sure. I'll keep my eyes open for a WEM 1/350 Sheffield for the moment. Thanks again Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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