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[Plastic - RIP]

I realise that I never posted any pics of a build I completed last year - the classic Deans Marine HMS Solebay kit - a very old version of the kit that was quite challenging to build.          I made it as rugged as possible for tough lake-duty without bits dropping off randomly.

The pics are of its first sail on the calm waters of the Luton sea.   

[SailorGreg]

Lovely model, but.....




White ensign on the bow?   

[Plastic - RIP]

Thanks - It was more about looking nice than absolute technical accuracy - all my models also have a skull & crossbones on them too..     

[T888]

It’s  one of Plastic test to see if your awake

[dodes]

That is a very beautiful model of a gorgeous looking class of destroyers, too good to be floated in water.

[Plastic - RIP]

That is a very beautiful model of a gorgeous looking class of destroyers, too good to be floated in water.

Thanks - but she was built to be used - moving gun turrets, rotating radar, twin 385 motors and hardware-mixed ESCs.     Even the bilge keels are brass L-strips bolted on for ruggedness.   

[Mike S]

Brilliant OTW photo which captures the very essence of a Battle class destroyer, really handsome ships, lovely model.

All the very best with your chemo treatment.


Cheers,

Mike

[Plastic - RIP]

Brilliant OTW photo which captures the very essence of a Battle class destroyer, really handsome ships, lovely model.

All the very best with your chemo treatment.

Cheers,

Mike

Cheers Mike - I was very pleased with the way she turned out - they're are a lovely ship design.     

thanks for the best wishes - all seems ok this time around - not surprising after they drained 12 litres of fluid from me - I feel so much 'emptier'.   

[radiojoe]

Hi Plastic,,   Solebay was the first warship model I built after retiring in 2010 IMO the best looking class of Destroyer ever built and yours does them credit, sadly I sold mine about three years ago, one of those things you regret that seemed right at the time. 


Joe.

[Stan]

HI Plastic you have done the Deans kit proud well done.


Stan. [size=78%] [/size]

[Plastic - RIP]

Cheers Stan   

Unfortunately, Solebay and my Liberty ship were the last two off my slipway - everything else went to LMBC because I don't have the time or strength to get involved with big builds any more.

I'm concentrating on churning out Airfix models now - mostly 1/72 jets kits that I'm revisiting from my childhood like a Vigilante, Prowler, Eagle, Buccaneer, Canberra, Harrier and Victor so far.   

[Plastic - RIP]

Hi Plastic,,   Solebay was the first warship model I built after retiring in 2010 IMO the best looking class of Destroyer ever built and yours does them credit, sadly I sold mine about three years ago, one of those things you regret that seemed right at the time. 
Joe.

Hi Joe - Thanks - I understand how you feel - after putting in so much effort it feels odd to sell them - but they go on to fund the next build rather than collecting dust or damage as they age and deteriorate.

[Shipmate60]

Great build, she looks realistic.


Bob

[Akira]

A very handsome ship and a well executed build!

[Plastic - RIP]

Thank you   

[littoralcombat]

Well Plastic, that it a very nice Model of a good looking Ship. Well Done Sir!
Nige