HMAS Vampire Build Progress

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August 11, 2021
decided to build, prime and paint by sub-assembly this time, as there are nooks and crannies that will be hard to reach after full assembly
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August 11, 2021
I've only used the railings from the PE set so far.
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August 11, 2021
adding the ships boats
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August 11, 2021
decals next I think
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August 13, 2021
decals added, next weathering and a base
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August 21, 2021
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August 21, 2021
after weathering and adding some rigging
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August 30, 2021
a watery base. some fine touchups still to do
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August 31, 2021
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August 31, 2021
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August 31, 2021
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August 31, 2021
made the base directly on an acrylic display case (clear cover not in place here to avoid reflections)
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August 31, 2021
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August 31, 2021
I think I'm calling this done for the time being. there's always more fiddling around to be done, but this was an enjoyable build so far

Comments

18 11 August 2021, 17:45

Rui S
Great Work 👍

31 August 2021, 01:23

Spanjaard
beautiful model. and the base certainly is fantastic.

31 August 2021, 10:55

Paul Gallagher
Thanks Rui, Jonn, Spanjaard. I'm liking this world of 1:700 waterline ships, although that PE sheet was pretty daunting - I only used a fraction of it, as most was either n/a for the vessel, or didn't seem to add enough to make it worth the effort! Would like to eventually work my way up to the big guns of Force Z - HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales.

31 August 2021, 11:05

Slavo Hazucha
Nice job on a tiny gem - and agree with Spanjaard, the base is a highlight 👍

31 August 2021, 15:52

Project info

Force Z - HMAS Vampire

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1:700

Completed

1:700 V & W Class Destroyers (White Ensign Models PE 791)

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