HMS Warspite back on the workbench

[BigGrandad]

Hi
Dug out my ongoing build of the Academy Warspite kit, which has been in storage for over 5 years.
it was originally going to be a straightforward, out of the box, build but I found a couple of build logs for the kit on other forums (all using aftermarket parts) which made the ‘basic’ kit look just that. Having gone a fair way along the basic build I thought I would add some extra detail using the build logs (and some reference literature) as inspiration. All of the add-ones are either generic PE or scratch built, except for the wood hunter deck.
hopefully this has has made the build a little less bland.
just finished the PE railings

 

[BigGrandad]

More current pics.
now more paint to tie in all of the railings and then some more weathering of the hull.
started on this again and got carried away, haven’t even thought about the base.

 

[Jakko]

Nice This is one of the few warships I have on my “would like to build someday” list, as the Warspite was actively involved in the amphibious landings in my area in November 1944.

 

[scottie3158]

Graham,
Looking very good mate.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Oh great,I don't do ships, although I'd love to...
I've always had a BIG affection for the Warspite... apparently my Grandad was on it,got no actual proof of that,but my dad always went on about it!!

 

[BigGrandad]

Finished all of the railings and added a few extra bits. more weathering of hull and superstructure next, before it gets too crowded.
But before that will have a go at adding some more detail to the cranes. Have seen a reference pic on the web showing a one of Warspite‘s Walruses being craned back aboard, might try copy this for the final setting, just means I will have to purchase some figures and paint them (that will be a first).

 

[Mickc1440]

That’s looking really nice Graham, the extra effort is definitely worth while

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Getting these shelved models out is like bringing an old friend back.
Is this a 1/350 scale model?
I have a pair of ship kits that I really must build soon before I drop of the edge.
Watching with pleasure at your build.

 

[BigGrandad]

Getting these shelved models out is like bringing an old friend back.
Is this a 1/350 scale model?
I have a pair of ship kits that I really must build soon before I drop of the edge.
Watching with pleasure at your build.

Hi Michael
yes. It’s 1/350.

 

[BigGrandad]

More work on weathering and adding lots of small parts, also this is the first journey for the ‘Grand Old Lady’ from the work bench to her base setting.
this is just to check fit and see how much more I will have to build up the sea level.

 

[BigGrandad]

This is the piccy from AOTS that I am thinking of trying to recreate._not sure how that will go!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

More work on weathering and adding lots of small parts, also this is the first journey for the ‘Grand Old Lady’ from the work bench to her base setting.
this is just to check fit and see how much more I will have to build up the sea level.View attachment 488898View attachment 488899View attachment 488900View attachment 488901

LOVELY

 

[BigGrandad]

First coats on the base and another check fit. Think I might darken the sea colour a bit more. Looks too much like a ‘holiday brochure’ sea doesn’t look quite that BLUE on the model, will see how it looks after I have smothered it in liquitex

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Simply lovely

 

[Fernando N]

Very nice looking

 

[tigersteve]

Lovely detail....... Base is coming on too!

 

[BigGrandad]

Missed a yard arm off!!!!!!! Really should look at the instructions!!!!!!

 

[BigGrandad]

Smothered the base with liquitex. Toooooo shiny, will use a satin varnish to see what that looks like. Some work on the ‘Walrus’ too.

 

[BigGrandad]

Finished the bulk of the detail build now, just moving on to the rigging!!!!!!! Get this out of the way then it’s just finish the ships boats mount her on he base and finish the seascape. Want this one out of the way now

 

[BigGrandad]

HELP PLEASE
these just arrived from Black Cat, (1/350 figures for my Warspite), they look sooooo small and fragile.
How do I get these off the fret without breaking them? Anyone had previous experience?
How do I paint them!!!!!?
Might have bitten off more than I can chew here!