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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 2, 2024 7:30:57 GMT -5
For the past few years I've seen Simon ( madhatter) building his ongoing Star Wars Star Destroyer two other forums and his attention to detail is just flooring as I don't think this fella leaves anything out of a model. What I didn't know was that he built ships as well. His Richelieu build shown here is a fine example of the skills and determination he possesses as a modeler. Sporting a World of Warships camo scheme, this battleship is yet another example of the lengths that Simon will go to in building a first-class model. Beautiful work on this beauty of a small-scale ship and we're glad that you're here bud. The Completed Build Thread: Trumpeter 1/700 Richelieu ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49859101302_1e6051071f_c.jpg)
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Post by keavdog on Jun 2, 2024 12:51:13 GMT -5
Very nice. Challenging paint scheme.
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Post by Medicman71 on Jun 2, 2024 12:52:39 GMT -5
Wow! That's impressive.
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Post by fox on Jun 2, 2024 20:05:35 GMT -5
Veery nice work Simon! ![GSxhJc](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/9427/GSxhJc.gif) Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Stay safe. Jim
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 2, 2024 20:54:40 GMT -5
One very handsome ship! Nice!
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Post by madhatter on Jun 3, 2024 1:31:38 GMT -5
Thankyou very much Joe and everyone. I think this is the first time that any of my work has been showcased like this, so thank you ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by handiabled on Jun 3, 2024 2:21:14 GMT -5
A very imaginative scheme and impressive camo work on this! Congratulations on the showcase!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 3, 2024 6:24:59 GMT -5
This is absolutely brilliant. What a great choice!! I love this build and that killer camo work. Love it.
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Post by tcoat on Jun 3, 2024 7:00:10 GMT -5
I love these WoW schemes. They offer up a world of choices just not seen when doing the "real" thing. Don't think I could pull this off though as I would last about 10 minutes into that masking job and real scheme it would be.
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Post by floki on Jun 4, 2024 9:51:41 GMT -5
Can't belive this isn't bigger than 1/700! Very good detail! A friend of mine always tried to get me to play WoW, I didn't know it had ships in it, I thought it was just Warcraft but in MMO format
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Post by tcoat on Jun 4, 2024 9:55:44 GMT -5
Can't belive this isn't bigger than 1/700! Very good detail! A friend of mine always tried to get me to play WoW, I didn't know it had ships in it, I thought it was just Warcraft but in MMO format Very different WoWs. ![](https://y.yarn.co/96a2ffd9-3342-4bbf-aa9e-d741937b30a8_text.gif) Although... ![](https://media3.giphy.com/media/SWTfQggmJGKJMSlCjt/giphy.gif?cid=6c09b952da6e1xcprigabvnkapjtldvjdqcsphzv8cevywju&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g)
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Post by garybrantley on Jun 4, 2024 10:26:53 GMT -5
That is beautiful work, and certainly worthy of the honor! 🤩 Way to go, Simon, you've really got it goin' on! 👏
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Post by project510 on Jun 4, 2024 10:55:19 GMT -5
What a great build! The paint scheme is so very nice!
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Post by Tojo72 on Jun 4, 2024 11:14:06 GMT -5
Very nice,especially on the smaller scale
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Post by Joe Rix on Jun 4, 2024 11:19:35 GMT -5
That is downright incredible Simon. The camo scheme is beautifully executed. Superb workmanship and detailing all around.
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Post by themongoose on Jun 5, 2024 9:42:57 GMT -5
Beautiful waves, beautiful waves! I’m off to read the build thread now. Love all your WoW builds. You’ve inspired me to pick one out for my 1/700 Scharnhorst!
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Post by bradley25mm on Jun 6, 2024 5:14:13 GMT -5
Wow, the build is stunning. . Specifically, the paint job. It looks extremely tedious, but well executed. Congratulations!!
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Post by madhatter on Jun 9, 2024 3:18:10 GMT -5
mate - there's so many choices, it'll be hard to pick just one. Ask me how I know..... I had the Bismarck (and Alaska) at the Melbourne Expo this weekend (in my club display) and apparently, it drew a LOT of interest - mostly because no one paints their ships in fantasy colours - preferring "real" to imaginary. My son is busting my nuts to build the Haruna next, and seeing a very small selection of ships at Expo, I may just accommodate him on this occasion. Anyone interested in a WIP of that?
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Post by tcoat on Jun 9, 2024 5:45:38 GMT -5
mate - there's so many choices, it'll be hard to pick just one. Ask me how I know..... I had the Bismarck (and Alaska) at the Melbourne Expo this weekend (in my club display) and apparently, it drew a LOT of interest - mostly because no one paints their ships in fantasy colours - preferring "real" to imaginary. My son is busting my nuts to build the Haruna next, and seeing a very small selection of ships at Expo, I may just accommodate him on this occasion. Anyone interested in a WIP of that?
Yes please. I would love to see your masking process for these.
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Post by madhatter on Jun 9, 2024 6:10:47 GMT -5
OK done. My son and I are struggling to decide what the final scheme should be. The one he really likes is the "Kong" camo which is 4 colours and would be a total nightmare to mask, so that one is off the table. I'll start a new thread shortly and we can discuss it there
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Post by jmarc on Jun 29, 2024 7:40:11 GMT -5
PPPPPPPPPPPPretty neat !
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