Faraway Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 The name plate has arrived from Name It http://www.nameitplates.co.uk/ so I can now say this build is FINISHED. It has been an interesting voyage, during which I have gained lots of pictures of River Class Frigates, thanks @socjo1. And learnt a lot about this class of ship. Now, there is no name in the title as the parts and decals supplied allow you to make many of the 151 ships built, these little ships served in many navies, but mine, I decided early on was going to be an HMS. But what to name her ? As a local river to me is called the Parret, this was going to be her name, until..... I had a fellow BMer Neil @npb748r post in my WIP that his uncle had served on HMS Mourne and was lost when she was sunk. Well, that clinched it. My model, as best I could, become a tribute to him, the men who died with him and HMS Mourne. So, first a bit of background. HMS Mourne was torpedoed by U767 using a GNAT torpedo on 15th June 1944 just off The Lizard Cornwall, at 49 degrees 35 minutes North & 05 degrees 30 minutes West. This attack resulted in the lose of the ship along with 111 crew, 27 survived. One the 111 souls lost was Neils uncle, Lesley Barnes, Stoker First Class, he was 19 at the time. RIP That's him, writing in the note book, photo from The Imperial War Museum and was taken on board HMS Mourne on 5th July 1943. The paint I used was the excellent Colourcoats from @Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies and unusually for me no extra parts were needed. Black Cat Models included everything you could possibly need, and that includes some of the best decals I have ever used, got to be the first time I've not had to varnish prior putting on the decals, as they had no carrier film, so no danger of the dreaded 'silvering'. Here a few pictures, (please excuse the quality, photos are not my strong point) I hope you enjoy them and I hope my model is good enough to be a memorial to her and her crew. Jon 31 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Superbly done! Bravo! And a fine tribute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Gidday Jon, this is extremely well done, a very fitting tribute. I think you can be very proud of this. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Very nice Jon, could do with a three quarter bow picture to show her attractive lines? Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npb748r Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 It's perfect Jon. Once again thank you for dedicating the build to HMS Mourne and her crew, especially my uncle. You did them proud with such as great build. thanks neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 2 hours ago, mick b said: Very nice Jon, could do with a three quarter bow picture to show her attractive lines? Mike Like this ? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 hour ago, npb748r said: It's perfect Jon. Once again thank you for dedicating the build to HMS Mourne and her crew, especially my uncle. You did them proud with such as great build. thanks neil Neil. I’m glad you like it. It certainly is a very sleek looking ship. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Simply gorgeous Jon, the best one yet and that last photo (3/4 bow shot) is an absolute corker. A fitting tribute. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Fantastic work Jon, she looks fantastic and a worthy tribute to many lost souls. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Lovely representation Jon - Your builds are getting more precise - Very neat rigging, paintwork and overall finish. A very fitting Tribute Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socjo1 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) Every your model is better and better and frigate looks great! Congratulation! Edited January 15, 2022 by socjo1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 14 hours ago, Adm Lord De Univers said: Simply gorgeous Jon, the best one yet and that last photo (3/4 bow shot) is an absolute corker. A fitting tribute. David Thanks. I am quite pleased with it Jon 12 hours ago, robgizlu said: Lovely representation Jon - Your builds are getting more precise - Very neat rigging, paintwork and overall finish. A very fitting Tribute Rob Thanks. I think I’m starting to improve, this one went together really well, Black Cat do make good kits, don’t they. The rigging, I was very pleased with, it makes such a difference being able, again, to use CA glue. Jon 12 hours ago, socjo1 said: Every your model is better and better and frigate looks great! Congratulation! Thanks. This was such a nice kit to build. And many thanks for all the pictures you sent me. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Hi Jon, I think you nailed it good and proper there Solderman, really nice clean build of a very elegant ship ! Lovely !! Cheers David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 On 1/15/2022 at 8:56 PM, robgizlu said: Lovely representation Jon - Your builds are getting more precise - Very neat rigging, paintwork and overall finish. A very fitting Tribute Rob Have to agree with Rob with all your practice lately you are getting better with each build you should be well pleased with that one. 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Derbyshire Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Lovely job and a very sleek vessel . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich75 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Really nice job, and a fitting way to honour the crew I think, great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Really nice. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Very nicely modelled and a fine tribute. RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PF Naughton Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Wow, Your build looks great. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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