Exkiwiforces Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) Well the “HMAS Vendetta” build is finally finished and I only lost decal, a very small Pennant number down around the stern. Dammed the convicts for adopting the US Navy pennant number system unlike the Kiwis who still used the proper numbering system aka the RN for Commonwealth Navies. Paints used were, Tamiya Fine Surface Primer (light Grey), Humbrol Acrylic Spray Grey 64 both were in a rattle can. Humbrol Emamel Matt Black, Matt White and Humbrol Acrylic 64 which I think I’ll throw out in the end. Sovereign Colourcoats RN16 (old stock). Aftermaket parts from Shapeways in form of the 4.5” turrets, the two twin 40mm Bofors and two single 40mm Bofors. Ladders were pinched from my two Flyhawk L Class Destroyer builds. A few little school boy errors during the build, but overall a very enjoyable build in the end. But the real joy of this build was having a few old boys from the pirates who served on one of the 4 Darings retelling a few dits, and during Vendetta’s time on the gun line during the Vietnam with USN and the technical side of the Darings in the RAN. Would like to have added railings and the catwalk between fw’d and aft superstructures. Here’s the history of the build for those who haven’t been following it. Edited May 26, 2019 by Exkiwiforces 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Gidday Exkiwi, They were certainly good looking ships, and I like your model of her. Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 She looks really good Exkiwi but I daresay she would look even better with a less cluttered background in the photos, and perhaps against slightly more neutral colours. Just saying! 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exkiwiforces Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, Bandsaw Steve said: She looks really good Exkiwi but I daresay she would look even better with a less cluttered background in the photos, and perhaps against slightly more neutral colours. Just saying! 🤔 I probably do a few more before I head back to Darwin this coming Saturday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Excellent- I always enjoy seeing your work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Gidday again Exkiwi, I am no photographic expert but I think I agree with Bandsaw here. A plain background will not detract from the views of the model, allowing us to appreciate more the work you've done. And it is certainly worth appreciating. For a model this size I've sometimes used a sheet of A3 white paper, flat at the front with the ship on it, and curved upwards behind (leaning against a stack of books etc) as a backdrop. A couple of light sources if possible to avoid camera flash shadow on the backdrop. Others with more photographic experience may be able to make other/better suggestions. HTH. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exkiwiforces Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 On 26/05/2019 at 19:30, Bandsaw Steve said: She looks really good Exkiwi but I daresay she would look even better with a less cluttered background in the photos, and perhaps against slightly more neutral colours. Just saying! 🤔 On 26/05/2019 at 23:54, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday again Exkiwi, I am no photographic expert but I think I agree with Bandsaw here. A plain background will not detract from the views of the model, allowing us to appreciate more the work you've done. And it is certainly worth appreciating. For a model this size I've sometimes used a sheet of A3 white paper, flat at the front with the ship on it, and curved upwards behind (leaning against a stack of books etc) as a backdrop. A couple of light sources if possible to avoid camera flash shadow on the backdrop. Others with more photographic experience may be able to make other/better suggestions. HTH. Regards, Jeff. Here some better photos of the “HMAS Vendetta” build before I hand her over the to Xavier Ward for safekeeping and display during Veterans Week etc. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Beautiful! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Nice ++, a real greyhound of the seas, they don't make them half as elegant as that now. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Derbyshire Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Greetings sir . great looking ships,Hms diamond used to be harbour training ship when i was in training,looked like a warship should. You make a real "tiddley" job of her All the best Brian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) As SteveHnz said they don't make them half as elegant as that now. I have the old Airfix HMS Daring kit. But have an idea of converting it to the Swedish destroyer HMS Halland or HMS Småland as the Daring class almost shared weight and dimensions with the Swedish destroyers... https://www.hnsa.org/hnsa-ships/hms-smaland/ More pictures of HMS Halland and HMS Småland can be seen under "Bildgalleri" here... https://sv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halland-klass Cheers / André Edited June 3, 2019 by Andre B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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