Faraway Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 And there we are, finished. This was my first modern warship and was a fun build, it is certainly an elegant ship. I didn't do any 'weathering' except for a bit of 'rust' on the anchor chain, as most of the photos of this ship, show her very clean and almost rust free. The PE that came with the kit was very delicate, in fact the railings for the radar installations fell to bits as I removed it from the sprue, but luckily I'd already got the PE set from Atlantic Models https://atlanticmodels.net/ and very good it was too. The paint was predominantly by Colourcoats https://www.sovereignhobbies.co.uk/ with a little bit of Tamiya Acrylics. I replaced the kit guns and Harpoon Missiles with Resin and PE kits from Veteran Models supplied by Starling Models https://starling-models.co.uk/ Thanks to all of you who followed the WIP and offered advice and help and answered my daft questions. Maybe see you at the next build ? I've still not mastered the mysterious art of taking photos, but here are a few. Jon 23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 41 minutes ago, Faraway said: it is certainly an elegant ship. Gidday, yeah I have to agree there, but also rather purposeful looking too. It's a very good model. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 That's very nicely done model Jon, lovely clean build of a very attractive subject, you really are knocking them out !! Cheers David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Another great build, well done, Big question of course is what's next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PF Naughton Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Hi, your build looks great and your photos really show it off well 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 12 hours ago, S-boat 55 said: Big question of course is what's next? MORE ? You want more already ? Now, funny you should mention that....... I’ll give you a clue................it’s pink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 7 hours ago, Faraway said: I’ll give you a clue................it’s pink. Gidday Solderman, I can think of two pink ships, both WW2 - HMS Campbeltown at St Nazaire and HMS Manchester in the Mediterranean. Both ships were painted in 'Mountbatten Pink'. One of these? Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 55 minutes ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Solderman, I can think of two pink ships, both WW2 - HMS Campbeltown at St Nazaire and HMS Manchester in the Mediterranean. Both ships were painted in 'Mountbatten Pink'. One of these? Regards, Jeff. Jeff. ATB Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 16 hours ago, Faraway said: MORE ? You want more already ? Now, funny you should mention that....... I’ll give you a clue................it’s pink. Wasn't there a film with a pink Submarine....is it that? 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Derbyshire Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Greetings Once again splendid job. Cheers Brian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 8 hours ago, S-boat 55 said: Wasn't there a film with a pink Submarine....is it that? 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 10 hours ago, S-boat 55 said: Wasn't there a film with a pink Submarine....is it that? 😉 "Operation Petticoat" with Cary Grant and Tony Curtis. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Nice clean and tidy build. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Very nicely built and etailed Jon. Makes me want to build Mine Good job Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 20 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Very nicely built and etailed Jon. Makes me want to build Mine Good job Rob Thanks Rob. It made a nice change from earlier warships, less fussy, if you know what I mean. I’ve got a Type 45 Destroyer waiting to have its keel laid, and that looks more like a block of flats, than a warship. Lots of flat plain surfaces. And I’ve followed your advice and ordered some Styrofoam from 4D, have to say the postage is far from cheap, so I’m sort of committed to making another water base. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 On 30/10/2021 at 07:33, Faraway said: MORE ? You want more already ? Now, funny you should mention that....... I’ll give you a clue................it’s pink. And the answer is...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Fantastic build, yet again, I think this really benefits from being built clean to show off its gorgeous lines, as - imo - one of the more attractive of the modern ilk. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Adm Lord De Univers said: Fantastic build, yet again, I think this really benefits from being built clean to show off its gorgeous lines, as - imo - one of the more attractive of the modern ilk. David David. I agree, it’s an elegant ship. Having looked at many photos of the real thing, it was noticeable that the only real rust/weathering was the anchor chain. So...... Which suites me, as I’m not very good at this weathering dark art. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Your building these so quick nearly missed this one Jon. Great finish very neat work. 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goji308 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Congrats to you. Well done. That is one good looking ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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