Matthew Spence 246 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 It has taken some time but I have finally taken some decent photos of my 1/350 1994 build of HMS Westminster. This is the Trumpeter 1/350 kit with White Ensign photo etch, a Trumpeter Lynx, 30mm cannons and main gun barrel from Veteran Models, some 1/700 battleship anchor chain, lots of 0.1mm wire, and decals from Hawk Graphics. This is a gift for my dad who was the XO in 1994 so getting the build as accurate as possible was really important to me: a big thank you to all the guys over in the WIP thread that helped me out with the details. 55 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Bitzer 1,070 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 That's some mighty fine work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Delta 210 5,022 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Incredibly detailed and beautiful model. I'm sure that your Dad will be very pleased. Link to post Share on other sites
crobinsonh 1,055 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Lovely story and build Link to post Share on other sites
modelman182 538 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Wonderful work - and most useful (I have one of these on the bench at the moment as a commission) for me. Some of that PE is a real pain, isn't it? I'm sure your Dad will treasure that. Kev Link to post Share on other sites
beefy66 8,961 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 That is a stunning display and I will be bookmarking your build for a future project I want to do beefy Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Spence 246 Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 11 hours ago, modelman182 said: Wonderful work - and most useful (I have one of these on the bench at the moment as a commission) for me. Some of that PE is a real pain, isn't it? I'm sure your Dad will treasure that. Kev Yep I ended up going through 3 sets! I was reasonably happy with it in the end though, some bits could definitely be tidier but there is always next time. It also took me 6 Lynxes to get the undercarriage fitted, those pesky wheels just love to fly off the tweezers! Luckily they did come in a pack of 6 but it would have been nice to have some left overs. Oh and a 30mm gun went awol so I had to order double of those 1 Link to post Share on other sites
theskits62 75 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 That is really great. Love it ! Well done Link to post Share on other sites
DAG058 3,818 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Awesome! I bet the the old man was happy with this one. You'll need to get a little figure of him and move him around the ship every so often. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
modelman182 538 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 12 hours ago, Matthew Spence said: Yep I ended up going through 3 sets! I was reasonably happy with it in the end though, some bits could definitely be tidier but there is always next time. It also took me 6 Lynxes to get the undercarriage fitted, those pesky wheels just love to fly off the tweezers! Luckily they did come in a pack of 6 but it would have been nice to have some left overs. Oh and a 30mm gun went awol so I had to order double of those Crikey, I feel lucky - I've only got two sets (the kit one and a set of railings from White Ensign) and there's a good chance I'll get it done without needing any more. I went with the Merlin that comes with the kit and managed to get that done without any flyaway parts. The jury may still be out on the 30mm, though... I haven't got to that yet.... Kev Link to post Share on other sites
Terry1954 7,512 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I watched the build thread Matthew and the final job is indeed awesome. I would love to be able to build a model warship to your standard, and will certainly be using your thread as a key reference source specifically for a Type 23, and generally for any 1/350 scale Warship. Terry Link to post Share on other sites
phildagreek 3,681 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 That is quite stunning, good effort! Link to post Share on other sites
spruecutter 457 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Beautiful work - I am sure it made your Dad's day when you presented it to him. Link to post Share on other sites
PF Naughton 74 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Wow, That turned out great. Pat Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Drover 1,219 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 I think everything that can be said has been said. Simply amazing, I'm sure your dad will be stoked. Link to post Share on other sites
Mark4700 1,556 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Wow. Incredible. That looks superb. Link to post Share on other sites
Bugle07 1,036 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 What they all said! Excellent build and great result. The WIP was such a good read I think I'll be going back again soon. Geoff Link to post Share on other sites
robgizlu 5,579 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Really Good turn out following an excellent Blog Bet Dad is delighted Rob Link to post Share on other sites
stevej60 38,091 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Outstanding work. Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 1,163 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Hello Matthew, What a perfectly finished RN frigate this is. I think LT CDR RN Pence will be very pleased with this gift. Highest Regards, orion / The Netherlands. Link to post Share on other sites
Chewbacca 2,556 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Captured it beautifully Matthew. A really fine model. BZ (Your dad will know what that means!) Link to post Share on other sites
FIGHTS ON 641 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Outstanding build. I haven't read the build thread, but I really admire the attention to detail (bridge screen doors open at flying stations ). Can I assume that as the former XO your old man was giving you grief over the "gingering" (rust streaks) that you have expertly added. Thank you for taking the time to photograph and share with us. Link to post Share on other sites
OutcastJoel 1,199 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 That is a stunning bit of modelling. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites
Alan P 7,181 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Superb result, I'm sure your dad was delighted with it. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 1 794 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 That is a top rate build, with a great level of detail and excellent finishing. Link to post Share on other sites
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