thekz Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Hi there, I want to share with you guys the photos of my model of HMS Abercrombie monitor depicted as she looked like in the summer of 1943 during the Sicily landings. I used the plastic from Trumpeter kit, photoetched parts from Microdesign (ramps, ladders, hand winches), figures from Eduard, and Oerlikons from Alliance. I had neither ability nor desire to use a lot of additional parts, so I modified the provided 4'' AA guns mounts, pom-poms, lifeboats, and life rafts by my own hands for so much as my limited talents made it possible. Also I made by myself the figures of gunners for the twin Oerlikons and watch officers on the bridge, at rangefinders and in directors (it would be very hard to make the figurines from Eduard to sit or to stand in dynamic postures). In the end of the day, the process of building this model gave me a lot of fun during the quarantine this spring and left me with a thought about modeling a more elegant ship next time. I'll be happy if you guys provides any kind of feedback (even the most non-constructive critique), but can't pledge to be always polite in my answers 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman 3:16 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I think you have done an amazing job, both with the ship (it is stunning) AND with the sea setting - it looks fierce and dynamic. The ship is full of excellent details, great craftsmanship. Superb build - well done sir!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Excellent work all round.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Very nice job, the weathering is spot on, you should change your "handle" from thekz to Rustmeister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Gidday Thekz, this is a superb model. Your "limited talents" are waaay beyond anything I could do. And I think the crew figures make the scene very realistic. Very well done. Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 A wonderful job on that in every aspect, though I'm not sure Abercrombie was ever capable of generating such a dynamic wake as your beautiful seascape shows. I'm a big fan of monitors & your build catchs the look of them beautifully. Steve. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 What a beautiful model well done sir 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Really nice job - very effective weathering and a very dynamic seascape. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Wow, brilliantly finished and displayed, looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Excellent job, it is a work of art really. Brilliant painting and execution on all the details. The water might be the best I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Whilst resolutely not a Maritime Modeller, when I dip into this forum I am frequently in awe of the modelling technique shown Bravo, sir, bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Beautifully done and extremely realistic - I love the series of drains along the hull side pouring out water - how did you do that? Would also love to see a tutorial on how you scratch built the figures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekz Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 Thank you for compliments Foam and flows of water are made by small sintepon threads and various transparent glues. In this work I`ve used three types: white glue (PVA), "liquid Nails" glue and polymeric assembly adhesive. The last glue gives most impressive results. I`ve bought it in Russia and don`t know about english analogues( Figures in process and using tools - on photo ( ruler - in milimetres, not inches!) I wish, you`ve understood my poor English😏 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 OMG carving 5mm tall figures from sprue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 20/11/2020 at 20:48, stevehnz said: A wonderful job on that in every aspect, though I'm not sure Abercrombie was ever capable of generating such a dynamic wake as your beautiful seascape shows. Steve. Maybe if she was going downhill? Superb build BTW - and yes the figures are incredible (literally) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Thanks for the explanation on the water effects and the figures though having seen that you've carved them from sprue/runner, I almost wish I hadn't asked. It makes me realise that there's no way I could achieve that effect. They are truly superb. I really wouldn't worry about about your English. I learnt Russian for 4 years at school and then another 12 months at Naval College before qualifying as a Linguist and your English is way better than my Russian! Mind you I've probably only used it a handful of times in the past 30 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Excellent looking model! Very impressed with it all, and the finish and weathering is superb. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekz Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 (edited) About the figures from the sprue. I advise everyone not to be surprised, but to try. I myself thought it impossible still six months ago) The main thing is not to try to make the whole crew in one week😊 Edited December 25, 2020 by thekz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junco Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Looks awesome, really impressed. Thanks for posting. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekz Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 Merry Xmass to all! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarisPrime Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Very nice build. Your water is most impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Nicely done, she's an odd looking ship really but has a charm to her for sure, nicely finished in the seascape, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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