I have a Chinese Battleship just started. I would like to get it back in the picture.
You came to the right place…get to work…
Getting there. Think next time I will pick a 19th century subject that can be represented by a 20th century model. This thing has been ugly every step of the way.
Except for a few pieces construction is finis. Started this thing in May. Weathering, railings and rigging left.
Should be done in a week.
Wow—way to hang in there! Looks great!
What a beast! I love it!!
Love it!! Definitely fits the ‘castles of steel’ theme!
I love it, has that 19th century crossing into the 20th century look.
Nice Job !
Wow—I just noticed this thread has been viewed over 26,000 times!
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congrats on that, Herr Colonel[t$t]
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Why do I always find these threads after I’ve nearly finished a build!!! I started Zvezdas Varyag back in February as a gift for my father whos old stomping groung is the coast where the Varyag finished her colourful career. Great kit and so is the WEM etch sheet and Master barrels to go with her! Bugger! Bugger! Bugger!
USS Oregon
Glencoe, 1/225
Tom’s Modelworks PE; Vallejo Model Colors; Golden Fluid Acrylics; Iwata Com-Art Weathering
Above are photos of USS Oregon immediately after the Battle of Santiago and my attempt to emulate the vessel at that moment using Glencoe’s 1/225 ancient kit and Tom’s Model Works Photo Etch. The model is complete and anyone wanting to know the details of the build can check a post I made in “Ships” Here’s one Castle of Steel which was instrumental that sent patriotic Americans into heaven, ended the Civil War and laid the seeds for WWII. The pics below include one of the crew taken as rounds began to straddle the Critabol Colon the only Spanish ship with a chance to run the blockade - as you can see, it didn’t make it.
Eric
That looks fantastic, very well done.
Beautiful work there EBergerud! A very interesting ship done justice by you!
Yes…
Here’s where the model is so far.
8 on a difficulty meter.
What was annoying was a number of pit falls built into the kit.I like it over all so far, but it’s a trial.