"Steam Gun Boat in 1:300" Topic
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| sunjester | 24 Apr 2019 1:24 a.m. PST |
Here is the latest addition to my Cruel Seas collection, a Steam Gun Boat (SGB). The British had 7 of these built between 1940 and 1942, mainly escorting the North Sea convoys. It is my first experience of commissioning a 3D printed model and I'm very happy with it. More thoughts and pictures on the blog link
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| 4DJones | 24 Apr 2019 2:43 a.m. PST |
"Mainly escorting North Sea convoys"? You should have a look at Peter Scott's autobiography. |
| David Manley | 24 Apr 2019 6:17 a.m. PST |
I've printed this in 1/600, it's a very nice model |
| sunjester | 24 Apr 2019 12:05 p.m. PST |
Thanks gents.
4D Jones, I was reading about their intended use when they were ordered in 1940, I hadn't realised that they were the gun boats Peter Scott served on! Thanks for the heads up. |
| Joe Legan | 24 Apr 2019 3:55 p.m. PST |
Sunj,
That is a nice addition! They all got names mid war with the first name "Gray" like Gray Goose. I ran across one in resin but can't find it now. Something like Eagle was the manufacturer. Cheers Joe |
| 4DJones | 25 Apr 2019 1:00 a.m. PST |
Joe, in the RN that gray would be "Grey …" |
| Joe Legan | 25 Apr 2019 5:54 a.m. PST |
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| sunjester | 25 Apr 2019 2:21 p.m. PST |
Joe, that was probably a White Ensign resin and etched brass kit in 1:350, now available from Atlantic Models. A very nicely detailed kit, but it's £30.00 GBP! I've now added a camouflage pattern to my SGB
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| Joe Legan | 25 Apr 2019 2:38 p.m. PST |
I think you are right; ouch! Now I know why I didn't buy it at the time.
Thanks Joe |
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