Like a lot of people, I am a Patrick O'Brien addict. So when I got a little bit of good news at work last month, I decided to treat myself to something I had been planning for a while.
You may recall this is not my first foray into Napoleonic naval modelling; but those ships were a cheap joblot off ebay and a rescue attempt. How would I manage with a brand new kit? This was ordered from Langton miniatures and the difference between these and the GHQ ones I had worked on before was immediately apparent. The kits were clean and incredibly detailed.
One thing I had done was order brass etch sails. I've never worked with PE before because I'd seen the odd Cronenberg-esque tools people were using, but I figured this was as good a time as any.
The base was made as before, with plasticard and plastic putty for the waves:
I decided early on that I wanted to go for a screen-accurate version of Lucky Jack's ship, so I used the film and actual replica used for filming as a reference:
And then once she was painting, I applied the rigging and the photoetch ratlines for the final touch.
Here's a penny for scale :)
The more eagle eyes among you may have noticed that there were two kits from Langton in the delivery picture. More on this soon....
She is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beauty. I've just begun humming the movie OST.
ReplyDeleteShe is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI have a few of these sitting on my desk as we speak, just waiting on my to get the rigging done . . .
A timeless ship; what a beauty.
ReplyDeleteGosh, she's great and a big jump from your previous ships (which I still think are very good )lovely detail, very nice.
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I have a few of these sitting on my desk as we speak, just waiting on my to get the rigging done . . .
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing...
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Very nice. Just started this genre and it nice to see another relative beginner
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