SMM Ship & Heli GB

[rtfoe]

Hi guys, recently our local modelling society held a GB on ships and helis last Saturday. Basically an open to members to bring and share what they had built including WIP's for displays. We were expecting only half the participants but many turned up and we had space problems so we squeezed in the displays. The LHS helped sponsor the venue and provided part of the lucky draw prizes and the rest came from members donation from their stash. There was a presentation on assembling with etch metal and also on 3D printing. Here are the pics of the small event...


Apologies if the images aren't that clear. the venue had poor lighting. More next page...

[rtfoe]

That's it for the ships...searching for the heli pics.

Cheers,
Richard

[Mickc1440]

Some fantastic builds there Richard, thanks for sharing them

[Andy the Sheep]

Thank you Richard. It looks like it was a successful event.
I'm not a floaty things guy, but I'm always fascinated by the skills of those sailing that part of the Great Modelling Ocean. :smiling3::thumb2:

Andrea

[Dave Ward]

Nice selection of models, Richard - interesting to see the split between full-hull and waterline vessels.
I've been tempted to try a waterline sailing ship, as all the models I see have the ship on an even keel, running before the wind. I'd like to make one with a more realistic heel & the sails trimmed for a reach - but every time I start planning, I realise that it's a bit beyond my abilities!
Dave

[Jim R]

Looks to have been an enjoyable event. Some great models on show. You're lucky to have such a thriving local club.

[Tim Marlow]

There is some real skill in your neck of the woods isn’t there :thumb2: Truly excellent set of models on show, pass on my admiration will you.

[rtfoe]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Some fantastic builds there Richard, thanks for sharing them

Yup Mick, some are real top quality.

Thank you Richard. It looks like it was a successful event.
I'm not a floaty things guy, but I'm always fascinated by the skills of those sailing that part of the Great Modelling Ocean. :smiling3::thumb2:

Andrea

Just slightly different approach to building Andy but still assembled with glue.

Nice selection of models, Richard - interesting to see the split between full-hull and waterline vessels.
I've been tempted to try a waterline sailing ship, as all the models I see have the ship on an even keel, running before the wind. I'd like to make one with a more realistic heel & the sails trimmed for a reach - but every time I start planning, I realise that it's a bit beyond my abilities!
Dave

I'm hoping to do the same with my Constipation but I'm in two minds with the sails up or down. If its sails up then it'll be in calm waters but to do like what you're thinking then sails down, full and trimmed with the realistic heel. Figures would be needed then.

Looks to have been an enjoyable event. Some great models on show. You're lucky to have such a thriving local club.

I'm surprised myself by the number of ship builders in our society. They all suddenly emerged from the cracks and some pretty good too. Many have become less scared of PE due to the experience of the GB.

Cheers,
Richard

[rtfoe]

There is some real skill in your neck of the woods isn’t there :thumb2: Truly excellent set of models on show, pass on my admiration will you.

Like I replied to Jim, I was surprised by the new guys. I already know the old guys are some of the best ship builders in our society or perhaps country. Hard to keep up with their prolific output. Will do.

Cheers,
Richard

[yak face]

Excellent pics richard , the standard is superb . Great club youve got there , glad to see its doing so well, cheers tony

[Code no 10]

Thanks for posting the photos of the event. Those are really good builds, very "sifu" quality work. :thumb2:

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Richard
Superb!! I can only dream!!

[scottie3158]

Richard,
Some seriously nice builds thanks for posting them.

[Mini Me]

Great body of work on display Richard.....Tip 'O the Hat to the club for the great show! :thumb2: