GrahamB Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Another finished WEM/Atlantic Models 1/350 resin kit; this one previous to the HMS Mermaid build. An unusual ship for the Royal Navy, a Banff Class sloop - actually an ex-USCG Cutter. Rather nice look I think. I'm not sure about the forward armament of HMS Gorleston (literature on these things is hard to find). Kit was relatively crude in comparison with the Starling model and a midships superstructure had to be replaced as it was set at angle rather than right-angles; also the photo etch was largely unusable being thick and only partly etched in places. At some point I'll replace the heavy HF/DF aerial on top of the foremast. Colours are supposed to be 507A/507C but I've got the contrast too high. I think I used a Polyscale/Aeromaster USN grey for the latter and my first experiment with Schminke inks for the former. Another reference for the camouflage scheme suggest B5/507C which would be attractive and appropriate for the Gibraltar-Freetown run that this ship largely did. Gorleston-on-Sea is just south of Great Yarmouth (Norfolk). Cheer, GrahamB and many thanks for the kind remarks and likes for the HMS Mermaid build. 34 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Juliet Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Really nice - it may even make me rethink what's next in my stash! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 You're right about it being a nice looking ship, you missed the bit about the great finish & great looking sea base. Top marks all around. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamB Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Thanks to all. It is a great kit really - just needs a bit of refinement in places. I also added the obvious plating strip along the hull. I should really repaint the figures in tropical whites - it would be great to see a 1/350 RN range in this gear - knobbly knees and all! BTW, Atlantic Models had it on offer a few months ago as I don't think it has been a big seller. Cheers, GrahamB from a largely Covid-19-free NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Very nice Graham! A clean finish of an interesting ship... Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Another great build there. Very impressive, and lots of little details to enjoy. Well done! Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 That's a really impressive build there! Love the seascape too, excellent colouring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Super rendition and Fabulous looking model Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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