Gorch Fock - 1/350 Imai/ertl

[CarlR]

My previous sailing ship model was the large Revell yacht America so I thought I'd try something a little smaller this time.  I think next time I'll go for something a closer to medium.  This small scale really taxed my modelling skills and I don't see too many more (if any at all) of this size in my future.  Other than the diminutive size, the kit itself is excellent and results in a very acceptable model.

[Adm Lord De Univers]

Amazing work Carl, vuild and paint looks immaculately clean, but it's all that rigging that does it for me. Hopefully you're off resting those eyes and hands.

 

David

[socjo1]

It is always interesting to see sailing ship 1/350 scale - your model is like a pretty bird -sleek and noble - among our bloodthirsty butchers 😉 

Anyway, pretty fine result, I think so expanded rigging this scale (all this ropes around yandarms!)  was truly lesson of patience and precision.

I would give her few drops of subtle wash for deck, but of course it is only personal taste.

Regards,

Michał

 

 

Edited May 7, 2021 by socjo1

[Putty Animal]

Nice one!  Lovely job and a really nice piece of nostalgia for me.  I had one of these as a child and absolutely loved it.

The name always intrigued me too.  It sounded like the noise a Scotsman might make when he stepped on a thistle. 😛