beefy66 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Small well detailed and looks amazing that’s the ship not you Rob 😂 Stay Safe beefy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 That looks most excellent! Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Gidday Rob, this is coming along very well, and with all those deck fittings I've no doubt it will look even better. One very minor point if I may? It appears that you have both navigation lights in the side of the bridge painted green. I think the left (port side) should be red. Left/right, port/starboard, red/green -the way I remember them is the question - "Is there any of that red port left?" As I said, She's coming along very well. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 What a little sweetie, just love the subtle weathering ..... just a touch of red on the port nav light reqd. stay chilled Kev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 That's really nice Rob. Lovely work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 RFI now up Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 So as is customary - here's the Close down summary. Whilst the LCI (Large) lacks the allure of larger war vessels, it had a vital part to play in the amphibious landings of WW2. Designed by the British it was built and operated mainly by the US. Original photos are plentiful and my primary reference source was the excellent site: https://www.navsource.org/archives/phibidx.htm Further very detailed information pertaining to RN vessels is available at: http://ww2talk.com/index.php?threads/d-day-landing-craft-markings.33486/ Navsource details each and every LCI ever built. A fair number served as lend-leaseRoyal Navy vessels as depicted iin this build. I'm looking forwards to the specific RN types with low bridge due imminently from Black Cat Models. I feel kudos is due to Ben Druel of Black Cat for choosing to model this unglamorous and unsung type Summary Black Cat models - LCI (Large) US Navy Type 351 Points the way to where we may expect naval modelling to go - 3D printing which delivers detail at a level that injection plastic moulding can't hope to match. This kit is state of the art and to my mind offers the most complete and detailed kit that I've built to date. Fit is excellent, there is a minimum of "printing" surface irregularity which is easily sanded. The supplied etch is well designed with near perfect fit and decals complete a whole package. the only additions were porthole/scuttles and "Royal Navy" decals. I love the deck clutter with it's fine detail and it really builds up to a utilitarian working vessel. The detail on the mast alone is testament to the research that Ben has put in and translated to the 3D printing process. Whilst the subject may not appeal to everyone's tastes and is predominantly an American vessel, I thouroughly enjoyed the build and end result. It's been my favourite build this year. Highly recommended. Paintng and weathering Sovereign Colourcoats white and B30 with a conceit using US B20 deck blue. Extensive masking was needed safe in the knowledge that with a firm coat of primer the Colourcoats paint is not going to lift. Weathering was with oils used "dry" and Mig Production "Light Rust Effects". Decals Red letters and numbers from Ventura V7283 "4 & 8 inch RAF and Commonwealth serials". The tiny "3rd Infantry Division" symbol from a Warlord Games 1/56 set Nameplate http://www.nameitplates.co.uk/ Expect more of these soon in specific "RN" form. And Thanks again to Grumunkin, my oldest Mate, for gifting me this Thanks for looking It's a wrap Rob 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Can't believe I'm here so late the RFI is done already! Lovely work Rob, I'll pop over and take a look, meanwhile thanks for the book heads up. Just ordered myself a copy - it's what one does really! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 @robgizlu just found this build log AND just taken delivery of the RN version of this little ship. As always, I will probably use your build as my ‘go to’ reference. Also went a bit bonkers, and persuaded my wife to buy this for my birthday. https://blackcatmodels.eu/en/1400/169-river-class-frigate.html Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Nice one Jon You wont be disapointed - small but perfectly formed I have 2 more - RN versions - due to appear soon Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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