Wafu Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 The first model of 2022 for me and a change in scale and subject. This is the 1/350 Trumpeter, Type 23, HMS Lancaster. In addition to the basic kit I added the great sets from Peter Hall's Atlantic Models, these included the Type 23 Etch set, the Update resin and brass for the Sea Ceptor upgrade (including a Wildcat helicopter) and a brass barrel for the 4.5 gun. To allow me to pick the ship I wanted I also added the decals from Atlantic with a set of deck markings finishing it off. Getting the correct grey for the current RN ships was made easy by using Sovereign Hobbies Colourcoats Paints and because i wanted no mistakes I used the recommended Thinnner from Sovereign. I have to say it was brilliant, the guidelines were followed and the paint went down a dream with minimal drying time, awesome paint. It has no below waterline detail because its going on a seascape. Thanks to two very helpful members on the forum, ExFAAWAFU and Fishbed a type 45 is in the wings ready to be tackled. Thanks for looking. Further addition with a sea scape. Had a nightmare using modelling clay and Modgepoge, lesson learned, never again. So here is my Polyfiller and acrylic painted base with Delux materials water. Thanks again for all the nice comments, onward with my Trumpy Type 45. 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Very nice looking ship, I look forward to your seascape. Well done. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 The type 23s are one of my favourite and - I think, at least of the modern examples - best-looking ships. This is such a good build that if you can nail the seascape, it would look like photo of the real thing. I'd be tempted to put this in a dry dock setting, but that's mainly as I find the hull form particularly pleasing on the ol' eyeballs. Great job! David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Stunning. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Modeller Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Its a very good looking ship! Very imposing! Well done! Cheers LM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Really nice work, the detail is excellent and all very neat. I like the type 23s, although they are towards the end of their service life now, some were looking like it as well when I visited Portsmouth last year. Sad to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 That is a really nice build - Like everything about it and interesting to see it with The Atlantic Models upgrade. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 That is a first class model of a very attractive vessel. Well done sir!! Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Great looking build, photo etch work is very clean and nicely executed, look forward to seeing your type 45 in the future, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Derbyshire Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Splendid work sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafu Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 Many thanks for taking the time to respond to my thread, it’s appreciated. I’m working on the seascape but I’m finding it trickier than I first thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich75 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Very nice build indeed👍🏻why not do a WIP for your seascape, I don't think I've seen one before & you may get some good tips 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Great job, love Type 23's and you've done her proud! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafu Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Update with finished sea scape😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafu Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 On 1/16/2022 at 9:22 AM, Faraway said: Very nice looking ship, I look forward to your seascape. Well done. Jon Done now Jon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Awesome model of a very good-looking ship. (I love the seascape too!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Very good all the way. Great ship great sea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Nicely detailed and finished model. I think it looks good displaying its full hull form on the stand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h20 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 absolutely fabulous build and finish! as some one who lives in Lancaster, nice to see someone build a type23 from my hometown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Fabulous BZ to you .....for a 32 year old ship shes doing ok....spent overnight on her this week....fast cruise to Guz .. excellent hosts ... dare I say it....a happy ship (more or less😆) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Lovely model of a great ship, still going strong after her Lifex! Look forward to seeing your Type 45!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Superb! Looks very good on the stand & even better in the sea. Very good effort indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikT Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Beautiful! I agree that it is a very aesthetically pleasing ship, and the model is superbly well done. Erik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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