I managed to find another 1/1200th-scale ironclads on sale on eBay ... and could not resist buying it!
I am now the proud owner of models of HMS Dreadnought.
This brings the size of my collection of ironclads to nine models ... and I hope to add more as and when I can.
BOB,
ReplyDeleteThe HMS Dreadnought model is excellent- you'd be very pleased indeed with the new addition to your collection. Cheers. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteHaving acquired it, I must admit that it’s now one of my favourite models in my collection.
All the best,
Bob
Hello there Bob,
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely looking model for sure! Methinks a fleet review would be a nice touch….hint, hint….
In all seriousness, have you thought about any suitable opposition?
All the best,
DC
David Crook,
DeleteA fleet review? That’s an interesting thought …
As to opposition … well, I’m on the lookout for suitable models; otherwise, I’ll just have to pit British ships against each other!
All the best,
Bob
Is this a Houston Ships model?
ReplyDeleteJonathan Freitag,
DeleteThe models are - as far as I know- all from German makers.
All the best,
Bob
Great looking model. Looking forward to seeing the complete collection together and even more so seeing them in action.
ReplyDeleteWEK 3,
DeleteCheer! The collection will continue to grow … as and when I can acquire further models via eBay.
All the best,
Bob
Nice find Bob!
ReplyDeleteIt will fit nice in your growing collection.
Roger,
DeleteI hope to acquire some other models in due course.
All the best,
Bob
Very nice purchase, she looks splendid.
ReplyDeleteTradgardmastare,
DeleteCheers! She is indeed a very nice model.
All the best,
Bob
Bob -
ReplyDeleteI can see why you have a special liking for this model: it is superb. Were it not for other projects I have in mind (a 'proper' 10x10 'Norman/Lombard' army for the 'Byzantiad', with a large side order of et cetera), I'd be tempted to make one.
Cheers,
Ion
Archduke Piccolo (Ion),
DeleteThe Dreadnought was - in my opinion - a very beautiful design ... and the layout looks so balanced! Its a pity that by the tame she was completed and in service, she was already almost obsolete.
I look forward to seeing your Norman/Lombard army in the near future.
All the best,
Bob
Looking at the picture you've recently posted of the actual ship, I can appreciate what a nice model this is. A very classy looking vessel.
ReplyDeleteMaudlin Jack Tar,
DeleteIt is one of the most balanced and attractive designs built during the period. Its main weakness was it lack of a significant secondary armament ... and this was never corrected during her service.
All the best,
Bob