Well, all went well until it came to the rails, I had a real fight getting these to glue for some reason, anyway, I managed in the end.
The etched brass was really nice and behaved until it came to the rails, whether it was me, the rails, the resin, the weather, the glue or what I don't know.

Terrific Dave. That erched brass is fine stuff.

Quote from: chriswil42 on October 03, 2025, 02:09:52 PMTerrific Dave. That erched brass is fine stuff.

Agree with Chris, I couldn't hope to do it as good as you.

The Ark Royal from Revell painted, some rails added and home made transfers.

Here is the D Class Destroyer - HMS Daring H 16 awaiting some sea.

Nice, complete with fighter escort too!

Meanwhile, it is on with a Revell 1:700 kit of HMS Kelly/Kipling, a K Class Destroyer the tools date from 1980 I believe.
Photos later.
This re=boxing may be from 2013.
The parts are attached to quite thick sprues.

Ark Royal and escorts looking good.

HMS Daring finished.

Different lighting, different colour!

I picked up one on a whim ages ago from that nice mister on Beverley Market - HMS Rodney I think.  You've inspired me to give it a go.

Quote from: zak on October 07, 2025, 07:54:22 AMHMS Daring finished.

Different lighting, different colour!

Just shows it can be any colour you like.

Quote from: chriswil42 on October 07, 2025, 02:37:22 PM

Quote from: zak on October 07, 2025, 07:54:22 AMHMS Daring finished.

Different lighting, different colour!

Just shows it can be any colour you like.

Rivet counters do your worse     

Nice model Dave.
Colour is subjective, as is the photography/light at the time of taking.
If it looks alright, then it is.........

Here is the HMS Ark Royal with some Fairey Fulmars, at least that is what they look like, but no doubt the aircraft types among you will tell me.
Some railings added. and one aircraft about to fly away.

Looking very ship shape and Bristol fashion - Haddock would have approved