patmaquette Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Hello. Here is my depiction of the very first Ark Royal. I based the model on Airfix's Revenge kit and painted her with acrylics, Vallejo mainly. The scale is 1/144 and length of the model is a little under 45 cm. They say that a change is as good as a break. I was asked to provide a model of this ship by a local museum. I decided to have a try myself, even though I started out knowing next to nothing about the subject. Over the 1-year duration I have learnt an enormous amount, and a large part of that has come from folks on Britmodeller who have given generously of their time and expertise to steer me on the right course. There are many to thank, but I would like to praise @Black Knight and @mdesaxe especially. Please do have a browse through the build thread as there are some interesting topics discussed there. Link to build thread...... https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235057536-ark-royal-circa-1587/ If you find your modelling mojo ebbing or want to try something fresh or to turn your skills acquired in painting wood effects on your Wingnut Wings to something new, then I recommend a galleon. You will have fun, face new challenges, learn new skills and some fascinating history. The end result will look great in your display case. The model will be wall mounted for display and viewed downwards on one side. I chose to support the model on brass rods that pass through gun ports on the blind side of the ship, so the supports will be out of view. Some photos show this arrangement, others show the model on a stand I made for working on the model. Thank you once again to all you folks on Britmodeller who made this project such a worthwhile and fun experience for me. Many thanks for viewing. Why not build one yourself? Pat 49 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I like, very muchly indeedy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Stunning build full of great details and a very inspiring WIP. Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 That's a beauty, must go and read through the wip. The rigging looks a nightmare to do. Great work Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Fantastic work, well worthy of being a museum exhibit. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Superb model . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmaquette Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 My enormous thanks to you all for your kind words and "likes" 😁 Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdesaxe Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 This is an amazing model! I speak as a just-retired museum curator (over 25 years working in maritime museums), an active consultant with maritime museums (including the Smithsonian), and a one-time professional ship model maker with more than 20 models in museums around the world. Maurice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Juliet Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Superb, right down to the base! I think, if it were mine, then instead of nuts and bolts, I'd have used wooden dowel in the base to echo the build of the ship (and this is definitely NOT a critiscism) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmaquette Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 10 hours ago, mdesaxe said: This is an amazing model! I speak as a just-retired museum curator (over 25 years working in maritime museums), an active consultant with maritime museums (including the Smithsonian), and a one-time professional ship model maker with more than 20 models in museums around the world. Maurice Wow 😁. I never dreamt of being on the receiving end of such a lovely compliment ! 2020 is not such a bad year after all. Thank you very much for your guidance during the build of this model, Maurice. Your contributions along with those from @Black Knight have been a godsend ! And best wishes for a happy, healthy and long retirement 👍 Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Fantastic model. One of my favourites on this site. A beautiful, beautiful thing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Alpha Juliet said: Superb, right down to the base! I think, if it were mine, then instead of nuts and bolts, I'd have used wooden dowel in the base to echo the build of the ship (and this is definitely NOT a critiscism) FWIW - I agree with @Alpha Juliet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Simply superb! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryedale Wolf Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Thats a lovely job 🖕 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 I absolutely loved the WIP, and now to see this finished is such a pleasure Pat. Your ability to make plastic look like wood, and bring a ship model like this to life with all kinds of detailed touches, is a skill indeed. Wingnut Wings modellers should take note, and maritime modellers, I'm sure will be inspired! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmaquette Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Thanks once more, everyone, for your kind words. A special thanks to those who followed the WIP for your support and advice. If any of you plan on visiting our little town of Budleigh Salterton to view the model, then please do let me know. It would be great to meet you in person! Thanks again, Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 12 hours ago, Alpha Juliet said: I think, if it were mine, then instead of nuts and bolts, I'd have used wooden dowel in the base to echo the build of the ship (and this is definitely NOT a critiscism) That is the work-in-progress hull support base. Not the final display base. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmaquette Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 22 minutes ago, Black Knight said: That is the work-in-progress hull support base. Not the final display base. Thanks for mentioning that, @Black Knight, I hadn't twigged what @Alpha Juliet meant so my apologies for not picking up on it. Here are some photos of the model on its final display stand (sans Perspex top and name plate)...... The model will be wall mounted, so the brass rods in these photos will be out of view........ Cheers, Pat 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman 3:16 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Amazing!! (Words are failing me) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Beautiful looking model Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 That’s an absolutely stunning model!!! Mike 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 As I have said many times during the build, she is stunning. You’re the only person I’ve ever known to make those styrene Airfix sails looks really convincing! You don’t mention where the lucky museum is, so we can go and inspect her in the flesh? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmaquette Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Hi Crispin, Thank you for those kind words and also for all your support throughout the build 👍. I must admit that I am delighted by how she turned out - my favourite of all the models I have built. The model will go on display at the Fairlynch Museum in Burleigh Salterton, near Exmouth on the south Devon coast. It is a small museum which covers a broad range of topics of local interest, which includes Rayleigh, Drake and other famous seafarers. Fairlynch Museum, Devon The museum is closed at the moment owing to the Covid bug and it may be a long time before it reopens, unfortunately. I will post a message on BM when that day arrives. But if you would like to see the model at my home and enjoy a day at the seaside, Crispin, then you are most welcome - just pop me a PM 🌊🍰☀ ! Pat 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now