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Trumpeter 1/350, Type 23, HMS Lancaster.


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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.

 

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Thanks for looking.

 

Further addition with a sea scape. Had a nightmare using modelling clay and Modgepoge, lesson learned, never again.

 

 

 

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So here is my Polyfiller and acrylic painted base with Delux materials water.


 

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Thanks again for all the nice comments, onward with my Trumpy Type 45.

 

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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

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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.

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