Finished - HMS Roberts WW2 Monitor - 1:350 Trumpeter

[Guest]

I am going to call this finished, my first attempt at a 1:350 scale Ship and seascape. I didn't want to make the sea too rough rather choppy, as the Vessel was designed for coastal bombardment, which it was very good at.

A lot of people think this type of Vessel is ugly, I disagree, its different, but full of character.

This is a lovely kit, and I would highly recommend it as a first 1:350 model, having said that it does not lack detail.

Hope you enjoy looking. The build can be found here - http://www.scale-models.co.uk/community/threads/hms-roberts-wwii-monitor-1-350-trumpeter.27265/

Cheers Derek

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[Guest]

That's a great build Derek. Well done.

[Guest]

Great work Derek and very nicely framed showing the detail photos.

Laurie

[Guest]

Great build and dio

[Ian M]

That is a little gem! Love it.

Great sea as well!

Ian M

[Gern]

That's a little cracker Derek!

The sea surface has turned out really nicely. Why did you have to use Superglue to seal the Bran Flakes? Wouldn't ordinary PVA work for that?

Gern

[Guest]

Thanks Gents for your comments. Dave, the idea of the super glue is to lock the oats together so that once the waves have been shaped, they will stay in position for subsequent coatings. The two coats of heavy gel does the sealing and filling between the oats. Cheers Derek

[Guest]

That came out awesome Derek, I keep going back and looking at it . Truly a very nicely done study in the subject.

[flyjoe180]

Wonderful model Derek, nice work mate. I have to admit I was sceptical at first regarding the oats, but the sea scape has come out beautifully.

[Gern]

Thanks Gents for your comments. Dave, the idea of the super glue is to lock the oats together so that once the waves have been shaped, they will stay in position for subsequent coatings. The two coats of heavy gel does the sealing and filling between the oats. Cheers Derek

I see the need to fix them in place, but why Superglue? Wouldn't any other kind of glue work?

Gern

[papa 695]

That looks terrific Derek great job I'm liking the sea scape

[Guest]

Thanks for your kind words Gents and for the stars.

Gern, as mentioned in the build I was copying Chris Flodberg's method of seascape for rough seas. He used a thin Super Glue and drenched the oats, which I also used, and it makes the oats hard - wood like. There may be other glues you can use, but personally I wouldn't use PVA because of its viscosity and subsequent mess, also the water content might react with the oats. But each to his own, as with any hobby every one has their own methods. It I were doing another rough or choppy sea I would use the same method. Cheers Derek

p.s. I wouldn't use the above method for calm waters, Chris Flodberg has two different methods for that. Derek

[Gern]

Right! With you now Derek. Thanks.

Gern

[spanner570]

I've been following the build, but missed the completion until now...Sorry Derek.

Superb result for sure. I do like the addition of the figures and the sea is excellent.

Top job all round.

Ron

[Guest]

I've been following the build, but missed the completion until now...Sorry Derek.Superb result for sure. I do like the addition of the figures and the sea is excellent.

Top job all round.

Ron

Many thanks Ron, that's a real compliment coming from an expert. Cheers Derek