HMT Sir Gareth - finished
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1 6 August 2019, 12:10
Christian BruerA long awaited kit of one of the Trawlers used by the Royal Navy extensively in both world wars. The Round Table Class was a Military designed trawler and it's main purpose was mine hunting. The nice little resin kit was manufactured by my modeling friend Mike McCabe from Starling Models. He knows exactly what modelers want, as to be seen on the well designed and castedt kit. Next to resin parts the kit contain PE, brass and decals.
The main parts were cleaned and fitted in place except the forward super structure and bridge. I also started the base. I hope this will be a nice in between built I can finish soon.
Cheers, Christian
6 August 2019, 12:16
Ingmar StöhrLooks very nice indeed. Your water also looks very promising already. Have a lot of fun with your "in between" build.
11 August 2019, 19:40
Christian BruerThank you Ingmar🙂
The build isn't that complex and easy to do. A good part of the work ist done, just the boat and mine deck and some bits and pieces to do.
Cheers, Christian
11 August 2019, 19:43
Martin OostromA Super Special Ship CB build. I'm in.
It's almost a shame to hide shat hull in water.
Looks good 👍
12 August 2019, 06:41
Christian BruerThank you Martin and Stephan 🙂
Well Martin I much like this type of ships and I will definetely build another one😉
Cheers, Christian
12 August 2019, 18:08
Kerry COXThis is why scale modelling is so interesting these days. 👍
The diversity of subject matter, so beautifully produced with the finest of detail. 🙂
From 'fish 'n' chips' to a three course dinner under the Eiffel tower.
Yes. ??? 😉
I am waiting for the 'pencil'. hehehehehe 🙂
2 October 2019, 10:14
TreehuggerSuch a fun little boat. 🙂 I like it a lot. Has a lot of charm to it. I wish they made more steam ship kits in styrene (in a relevant scale like 1:350, 1:144 or 1:72).
2 October 2019, 10:48
Christian BruerThank you Kerry and Treegugger. Well the pencil, stay tuned Kerry. A photo with the pencil will follow when finished.
Treehugger, unfortunately there is not a market for plastic kits like this. Designing the kit, the tooling etc. for injection moulding is much more expensiv than to make a resin kit. But take a look to the older Revell North Sea Fishing Trawler in scale 1:142. You can make a nice model out of the kit.
Cheers Christian
2 October 2019, 15:07
Christian BruerOn the finish line, painting and weathering is done. Just a few bits an pieces, rigging ang figures to do. Well, it seems to me I can present the little Trawler first at SMC 19th and 20th of October in Veldhoven NL 🙂
Cheers, Christian
10 October 2019, 19:20
TreehuggerVery charming diorama! 🙂 And nice work with the waves rising up and down against the ship's hull.
10 October 2019, 19:40
Martin OostromWhere can I sign up for a peek at Veldhoven? There should be a long line at your table 👍
Another example of true craftmanship!
10 October 2019, 19:41
Kerry COXThank you for the pure pleasure you give us all when we see your masterpieces Christian.
Simply wonderful my friend. 👍 👍 👍 🙂
10 October 2019, 20:23
Norbert SteffensWow, again a great model. Perfect finish. How did you create the water scape? Wall paint on foam?
11 October 2019, 08:23
Christian BruerWow, thank you mates for all your very kind comments.
@Norbert, my usual method using a styrofoam plate, a brass brush, a motor tool, wall paint and high gloss varnish.
Cheers Christian
12 October 2019, 06:36
Christian BruerCut the styrofoam board, shape the water surface with the brass brush (much dust and dirt), make a cutout for the hull, than sand and clean the surface and start applying several layers of wall paint in a stippling motion. Avoid thick layers of wall paint because it will crack. Make three or four thinn layers. Next paint the surface in different shades of the colour of your choice. Once dry add several layers of high gloss varnish (I use acrylic based varnish from my local DIY)
Cheers Christian
12 October 2019, 11:55
Christian BruerYou're welcome coporado 🙂
Well, I call it done and ready for SMC 2019 in Veldhoven NL. It was pure modelling fun to built this little kit.
Cheers, Christian
13 October 2019, 18:45
coporadoWow absolutely convincing result! The crewman fit excellent to the scene. Look forward seeing that next weekend 🙂
14 October 2019, 03:51
Patrick HagelsteinToo bad I have to miss this one this year in Veldhoven... Have fun there and untill another time Christian!
14 October 2019, 05:46
Peter HardyLunatic with a microscope! Nobody has a right to be that good AND have 20/20 vision!
15 October 2019, 07:23
TomHello Christian,
this little gem is not only great for "SMC 2019". would be Bombe in "MF 2020"!!🙂
15 October 2019, 07:46
Holger KranichMoin Chrischan, dat is ´n heel moij werk! What a sweet one! And think about the offering from Thomas.😉
15 October 2019, 07:49
Christian BruerWow, thank you all for all your kind comments on interest. Not common for models of such small vessels.
@Thomas, MF article is in progress😉
Thx again! I#m looking forward to meet you the next weekend at SMC in Veldhoven NL. You will find me and my German Gamblers and Modellschmiede Hämelerwald modeling friends at our Clubstand field H8!
Cheers, Christian
15 October 2019, 20:11
Peter HardyDon't worry about me, I'll just sit here quietly waiting for the beer to arrive.
16 October 2019, 08:27
Peter HardyBloody hell! You just mention a beer and there is a German in your pocket!
16 October 2019, 11:41
Holger KranichA totally normal and common reaction in Germany. Go on the street and say beer. You instantly are surrounded with smiling and friendly germans.
16 October 2019, 11:43
Christian Bruer@Spanjaard it is the same place 🙂
@ Lode, yeah looking forward to meet you🙂
@Norbert, that would be great 🙂
@Peter, indeed but don't panic, I'll take some photos, so enjoy the beer so far😉
@Holger, absolutely right with the beer🙂
Cheers Christian
16 October 2019, 18:04
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A long awaited kit of one of the Trawlers used by the Royal Navy extensively in both world wars. The Round Table Class was a Military designed trawler and it's main purpose was mine hunting. The nice little resin kit is well designed and castedt. It contains a one piece hull, upperworks, PE, brass and decals. I can highly recoomend the kit!
