Topic: HMS LEOPARD - The last model I shall be making (Read 9092 times)

pugwash · « **on:** May 14, 2015, 04:03:01 pm »

Enclosed are a few photographs of HMS Leopard - as she was in 1963 when I served in her.
Due to eyesight problems she will be the last model I shall be building. It was a bit of a struggle
at the end but I hope she is worth it.
I have managed to build models of all the ships I served in and was hoping to continue but it
really is not viable.
Though she is in a display case she will be making her debut on the river sometime in the future.
In the future I shall put most of my tools on the Sale Board - just keeping enough back to make
good any repairs.

Geoff

Capt Podge · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2015, 04:23:01 pm »

So sorry to hear this is to be your last model Geoff - your build standard is nothing short of superb, I know this from first hand viewing of your HMS Aisne.

Perhaps you could revert to building "simpler" models, just to keep your hand in ?

However, you can be justifiably proud of your achievements to date - Well done Yeo.

Regards,

Ray.

Netleyned · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2015, 04:59:40 pm »

Another magnificent effort Geoff.
I think time catches up with us all.
Do you still have the complete fleet
or are they on display anywhere?

Ned

Rob47 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2015, 05:05:07 pm »

That is just awesome, if I can ever get near that level I will be happy

dodes · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2015, 05:34:19 pm »

Which museum will your models be displayed in, not seen any better.

pugwash · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2015, 05:54:01 pm »

Thanks for the comments - Ned they are all at home and will stay there till I pop my clogs
then it is up to SWMBO but I honestly don't think they are good enough to go on display
anywhere

Geoff

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:17:12 pm »

Lovely job Geoff. But I don't think it is for you to judge whether they are good enough for display! Organisations such as the National Museum of the Royal Navy would surely be interested in taking them and maybe even the Britannia Naval College at Dartmouth.

On the other hand , your eventual (may it be a long time coming) heirs should be able to sell them for decent sums, benefitting them and the purchasers.

Colin

radiojoe · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2015, 06:45:34 pm »

The Leopard class are beautiful frigates and you have absolutely captured this in your build, sorry to hear it will be your last build but I can sympathise I know only too well the strain on the eyes working on the smaller scales, perhaps now you can spend more time sailing.

Joe

ballastanksian · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2015, 09:03:43 pm »

If your radar and masts are anything to go by Captain, you need not worry about the quality of your work. This is above first class work and quality I aspire to very much. If I was a museum curator, there are several modellers on this site whose work I would be honoured to display in my facility.

I respect that several museums have the work of a professional modelmaker in their displays, but your work would not look any less impressive next to their work. I don't doubt their thoroughness in research and excecution, but you and others here have enthusiasm and love of the subject to add to building and finishing skills.

Enjoy sailing them, I will keep an eye out for the tools, though If I were you, I would hate to part with extensions of myself. I have a few tools that no one else would want but they do a particular job for me that no other tool would do.

NFMike · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2015, 10:15:09 pm »

Sod the museums. As a 'sailing' boat I'd like to have that to keep it wet

TugCowboy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2015, 11:59:35 am »

A truly stunning model and the quality of all your builds would have many museums crawling all over each other to have the chance to display such a fine piece of craftmanship

pugwash · « **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2015, 04:49:53 pm »

You lads are far too kind with your comments - they are much appreciated but I am not sure they are warranted.
I will take a couple more pics when she is out the case and going for a sail, then you will be able to see the errors
that I can see.
Geoff

Bob K · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2015, 05:54:58 pm »

Geoff: I for one would like to see more close up pictures, and on the water too. For those of use who have only been at this for around three years we need examples such as this to inspire our skills and techniques. Hopefully each of our builds gets better, but that is only possible through help and advice from friends, and builds that show what is possible.

Kayechuk · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2015, 07:18:19 pm »

That is an incredible model,built to the highest standards.Sorry to hear about your eyes.Please post more pictures.We all see errors in our builds,but that is always the way.Again just incredible.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2015, 10:09:56 pm »

An artist is always most critical of his own creations (Excepting a few rivet counters who need to get out more and join society:O).

rob · « **Reply #15 on:** May 16, 2015, 01:46:09 am »

Trouble is, they get out, sit together and frown at anyone not in their association .

Kayechuk · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2015, 03:14:54 am »

Sometimes I think the rivet counters,look at this site,see the quality of builds that they cannot replicate,so they nit pick.Just an opinion.

littoralcombat · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2015, 10:56:51 am »

Inspirational Geoff!! Keep sailing as long as you can, even if the building is coming to an end

pugwash · « **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2015, 03:14:27 pm »

By now I had hoped to have put all my tools, compressors up for disposal (as the navy puts it)
but since I was last active on Mayhem we have decided 17 1/2 yrs is enough in one place and are
leaving the sunny Northumberland coast for the rainy Northumberland hills fairly close to the
Scottish border ( nearness to fishing lakes and horse's new stables and a huge planning application
behind present house necessitates the move)
Move is on Tuesday (touch wood) and then will get down to the business of sorting out tools
No internet for the next two weeks ( minimum) no mobile reception full stop, and no phone
till BT deigns to fix one. Nearly back in the stone age
Will be back on Mayhem sometime.
Geoff

inertia · « **Reply #19 on:** September 17, 2015, 03:27:43 pm »

Good luck, Geoff, and thanks for your business in the past.
Dave M

Netleyned · « **Reply #20 on:** September 17, 2015, 03:48:36 pm »

Best of luck Geoff,
Hope all goes well in your
new environment.

Ned

ballastanksian · « **Reply #21 on:** September 17, 2015, 07:50:19 pm »

Good luck.

radiojoe · « **Reply #22 on:** September 17, 2015, 08:14:39 pm »

Hope the move goes well Geoff, and take extra care with your excellent models especially as you're not building any more. Good luck

Capt Podge · « **Reply #23 on:** September 17, 2015, 11:31:59 pm »

Hoping to see you back in Tynemouth at some stage Geoff - failing that, I'll come hunt you down

In the meantime, take it easy my friend..........lamp swinging will take place eventually

Good luck and good health to you and your good lady.

"A fair wind and a following sea"

Best Regards,

Ray.

Jonty · « **Reply #24 on:** September 19, 2015, 10:09:35 pm »

Anywhere near Wooler or Yetholm?

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