Popular Post robgizlu Posted June 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2021 WIP here: Thanks to all who contributed, commented and "liked" the WIP Rob 93 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Beautiful job, Rob. Really lovely. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Stunning finish Rob! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Unbelievable Rob; detailing, weathering, painting, rigging, just overall build is fantastic, but I particularly like the sea, really nailed that. Now I'm going to have to read through that build log. David 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcdood Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 My goodness that is beautiful, you have certainly produced a great model in a brilliant setting. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smyfe Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Stunning work Rob, this is what spur's me on to get better. Also really envious of your sea. Best wishes Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socjo1 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) As always - I am your faithfull pupil, Professor One question, if I may. It seems ship's stern is rather "high", over waterline. Is this intentionall effect? Thanks in advance, Michał. Edited June 15, 2021 by socjo1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Another masterpiece there Rob it is all those little extras that make the build so amazing. Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekz Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 She is just Beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Thanks Fellas - you are very kind. 13 hours ago, socjo1 said: As always - I am your faithfull pupil, Professor One question, if I may. It seems ship's stern is rather "high", over waterline. Is this intentionall effect? Thanks in advance, Michał. Michal - well spotted the truth is that this ship is not "glued" down - it can be lifted from the styrofoam and I didn't push it down quite hard enough!! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 The Master just got better A truly stunning example of the miniaturist at work... Thank you for sharing with us Take care and chill Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 This is to my eyes one of the most attractive ship models I have seen, everything about it is just right and subtly understated, I have been looking at the pictures for about half an hour now, and I'm still finding things, thank you Rob, for making my day...........simply gorgeous ! cheers David 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Fantastic. Definitely very inspiring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Another great looking model Rob. The seascape looks very realistic. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 It is great model of beautiful ship with interesting history. BTW, it is very interesting how the Calcutta changed after 1938-39 conversion, completely different armament and mast rearrangement. Such power of adaptation to changing conditions was great in the Royal Navy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 That's brilliant Rob, congrats. Enjoyed the WIP as well, thanks for sharing. Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 wow. Incredible. Ship looks amazing. Sea is incredible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Excellent work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 I don't do ships but that's a beauty!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Wow, that’s super Rob! You could just dive into that water! I really must try a seascape… Love the subject, colour scheme, base - all top notch. Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 (edited) Ps Not at all a criticism, but the base would look fab with a black, smooth plastic (or other) surround around the sides. Would be tricky to cut smoothly to shape to follow the wave line. I’ve no idea what you’d use or how you’d go about it, but it would really finish off the beautiful sea scape. Do you display your models Rob? Must have a big cabinet if you do! I’d love to see pics if you have any? Cracking job, Guy Edited June 19, 2021 by Gisbod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Everything about that model and base is a joy to behold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 "As idle as a painted ship upon a painted ocean", except in this case neither are idle but full of life. Beautifully presented Rob & beautifully modelled, a great pleasure to view indeed. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Thanks Fellas - really appreciate your nice comments On 6/19/2021 at 6:42 AM, Gisbod said: Ps Not at all a criticism, but the base would look fab with a black, smooth plastic (or other) surround around the sides. Would be tricky to cut smoothly to shape to follow the wave line. I’ve no idea what you’d use or how you’d go about it, but it would really finish off the beautiful sea scape. Do you display your models Rob? Must have a big cabinet if you do! I’d love to see pics if you have any? Cracking job, Guy Hi Guy I bought some "Foamex Foam sheet" and indeed some balsa before that to "surround" the styrene board, but decided I actually prefer the styrofoam base "bare". My models are built for me and to share with you guys - I don't belong to a club and wouldn't consider ever "competing". It's become my House style. As to space - good point - I've run out I have a single cabiinet and when it's full - something within gets bumped - my AFV models continue to diminsh The other reason for keeping Styrofoam bases is that they lend themselves to display within perspex cases. The Sherman on display is due for the chop, so i've just posted some pics in AFV RFI. I intend to model some "Minor war vessels" for a while partly due to the space issue. Thanks again ALL. Rob 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Nice! But you will definitely need a larger cabinet or build some FlyHawk 1/700 ships! They look great, it was only an observation, looks brilliant as is Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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