Finished the Nassau. I think I may have let a bit too much realism creep in, just can't help myself it seems. Still, the overall proportions are closer to the BMC/Minifigs ships than prior scratch building efforts. It's a credible first effort at this style, I think.
I like the style and look of the model. It LOOKS like it is a heavyweight ... and that is exactly how it should look.
ReplyDeleteThe first of many, I hope.
All the best,
Bob
Thanks, Bob.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like the way it turned out. Yes, I plan more. I'm thinking about doing a couple of light cruisers next.
I'm going to take a short break from the ships though, been really concentrating on them these past months and I need to stay fresh by doing something else for a while.
Best regards,
Steve
I agree it's a beaut and it fits in very well with the vintage stuff.
ReplyDeleteWell done sir!
PD
Thanks for the kind words, Peter.
ReplyDeleteBest regards,
Steve
Hi Steve,
ReplyDeleteSorry for the belated congratulations and I am not 'Anonymous'! She looks really good and I can't wait to see the next batch you are tackling.
All the best,
DC
Thanks, DC. I appreciate the support.
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Steve
Wonderful models, sir. And I wish that I had access to that mid-scale.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently using 1/2400 for my Pre-Dreads, which with my eyes is a bit small. And, while I've got a few of Houston's 1/1000 scale ships, they are a bit too big.
Hmpf, call me "Goldilocks", I guess.
Anyway I can admire your photos and wish that I could model as well as you do.
I look forward to your next post.
-- Jeff
Thanks for the kind comments, Jeff.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have a few of the Houston's as well. I bought them to evaluate doing pre-dreads with that line, but like you I find them a bit on the large size. Not to mention, the scuplts are a bit erratic when it comes to accuracy.
Sorry for the recent lack of activity. I've been working on my Prince August 40mm Karoliners of late, finishing a long half-completed cavalry unit. Looks like I've painted myself into a corner by making this a naval blog as opposed wargaming in general. Nothing for it now but to create a corresponding land warfare blog, I suppose.
Best regards,
Steve
Hi
ReplyDeleteLike your ships. I've also got a reasonable collection of BMC and Minifigs. I feel sure when these ships were first produced, they were cast in a metal mould built up bread and butter style out of metal strips. The latter -Minifigs used BMC ships as masters in their rubber silicone moulds. I remember buying Minifigs in the early 1970's from a model shop in Harrow, Middlesex.
I remember in the late 80's talking to toyfair stall holder who specialised in pre WW2 who said the BMC manufacturer was The Brighton Metal Company although Brighton might have been spelt in different ways ie - Briteton or similar. The stall holder was elderly so not sure if he is still alive.
I produced a couple of German destroyer moulds in bread and butter fashion and tried to get the BMC style of moulding. Could send you a couple of castings if you want?
The numbering system on the early BMC ships was done in Roman numbers as they are reversible (or mirror image) needed when stamping in metal moulds.
Let me know if you would like more info.
Best regards
Richard
Hi Steve,
ReplyDeleteCan you email me off blog as I wish to make a Minifigs ship type suggestion to you!
roguejedi@btinternet.com
All the best,
DC
Hi Steve. These are amazing. I'm currently thinking about starting WWI naval gaming and would love to have a stab at scratchbuilding a few models myself. If you get this message and have the time could you kindly contact me at s-claybo@sky.com please as I'd like to pick your brains about building such models.... Fantastic work!
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