Faraway Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 And so, I'm finished. I hope I've done this excellent little kit justice with this build, I've tried a few firsts, which I think have sort of paid off. They have certainly been good practice. Before the usual photos, a bit of info about the build. The kit if from Atlantic Models https://atlanticmodels.net/ The paint from Sovereign Hobbies and is their Western Approaches 1943-45 set. https://www.sovereignhobbies.co.uk/ The sea base was made from foam painted with AK Interactive Water Gel Atlantic Blue #AK8003 and Water Foam #8036 over a coat of blue/green/white tamiya acrylics. The guns are mix of Micro Master 3D https://micromaster.co.nz/pages/premium-collection9 (forward 20mm Oerlikon and forward 6 pounder) and Black Cat 3D https://blackcatmodels.eu/en/ (Twin Lewis Guns and Aft 3") The name plate is from NameIt http://www.nameitplates.co.uk/ The crew from Black Cat Models The rigging attachments from Bob's Buckles https://www.bobsbuckles.co.uk/ The numbers on the hull are from Cornwall Models https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/index.html I think it has come out quite well, although I think the water is a bit green. This is the first base I've done using this medium, I hope I'll get better with practice. Also, this is the first model I've used fine brass wire for the signal halyards, using stretchy thread would have been a nightmare to attach, I think. And I added a very little rust, oh, and a few little people. Not something I'm prone to do either rust or people, but as she is "at sea" I thought it'd be a bit daft with no crew, so........ I do have one confession to make, the twin machine guns in the Port and Starboard tubs are suppose to be Vickers Machine Guns, but I couldn't find any. So I used some Lewis Guns that I have. Sorry. Hope you like it, it has certainly paved the way for my next build being 1/700 ! Let's hope I don't live to regret this decision. Jon 31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich75 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Very nice build (again!) What 1/700 are you going to go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 13 minutes ago, Rich75 said: Very nice build (again!) What 1/700 are you going to go for? Thanks. Trumpeter Bismarck. Or at least that’s the current plan, I might chicken out yet. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Gidday Jon, she's a beauty. That seascape looks very good, and the figures give a good indication of her size. To me she looks like she's doing a nice leisurely transit, not a combat mission. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 52 minutes ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Jon, she's a beauty. That seascape looks very good, and the figures give a good indication of her size. To me she looks like she's doing a nice leisurely transit, not a combat mission. Regards, Jeff. Cheers Jeff. I was in two minds about the ‘little people’, but I think they sort of work and as you say, they give an indication of size. I might use them again on a future 1/350 build. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Derbyshire Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Fine job, good luck with 1/700 !@#$%^ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, Brian Derbyshire said: Fine job, good luck with 1/700 !@#$%^ Thanks Brian. I’m still not 100% sure I’ll start a 1/700 build I’ve got the Trumpeter Bismarck, for which I’ve also got a wooden deck and a PE set. I’ll open the box and see if my courage fails me. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Derbyshire Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Stuck on 1/700 "Rodney rigging " Be lucky Cheers Brian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Brian Derbyshire said: Stuck on 1/700 "Rodney rigging " Be lucky Cheers Brian. Brian I have to admit, the rigging is not something I’m looking forward to. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Jon that is just excellent - really neat paint scheme, great details and rigging - The figures do work and to cap it all really nice seascape Makes me want to build one! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Jon that is just excellent - really neat paint scheme, great details and rigging - The figures do work and to cap it all really nice seascape Makes me want to build one! Rob Thanks Rob. You should. Have to say this making a seascape base is quite difficult to get the colour right. I hope you are recovering from your encounter with ‘the virus’. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Gorgeous yet again, the seascape has come out really well but the model itself - very impressive! I'd start the 1/700, and when the ol' eyeballs start to hurt, switch to something a tad larger. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Adm Lord De Univers said: I'd start the 1/700, and when the ol' eyeballs start to hurt, switch to something a tad larger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Cracking job there Jon and a very nice display base as well with all your practice of late you can see how far you have developed your skills you should be well pleased with this one. Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Nice job Jon, I love the look of these vessels, good to see her at sea Cheers Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Not sure how I missed this one in the rfi, sure come out a real beauty, you've definitely done her justice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 The figures are astonishing. They can't be more than a few mm tall. The whole thing is very good indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bertie Psmith said: They can't be more than a few mm tall Thanks Bertie. About 5mm. I was surprised what a difference they made. I’ve also got some for my latest build, 1/700 Bismarck, they are even smaller at just over 2mm. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Faraway said: Thanks Bertie. About 5mm. I was surprised what a difference they made. I’ve also got some for my latest build, 1/700 Bismarck, they are even smaller at just over 2mm. Jon We instantly recognise them as people, no matter how crudely moulded and painted, they may have to be. And the difference is really striking. They bring the ship to life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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