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HMS Hibernia
Gunny
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Posted: Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 11:44 PM UTC
Crew-mate Rob Kernaghan (RKernaghan) shares one of his fine builds with us in this MSW "On Display", the King Edward VII-class battleship, HMS Hibernia!

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Thanks!
~Gunny
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Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008 - 03:10 AM UTC
Excellent Rob!

One thing that really amaze me is your production rate, that is by no doubt, the fastest I know, without taking care of the quality!
Congrats on a another great built and conversion skills
Rui (aka skipper)
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Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008 - 03:28 AM UTC
That is a beauty. Thank you for sharing her with us!!

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Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008 - 04:45 AM UTC
sweet build, looks gorgeous! thanks for sharing!
jba
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Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008 - 05:17 AM UTC
The grey monsters from one hundred years ago can't come out looking more beautifully than on this model! congratulations for yet another outstanding job!
JB

ps: I like the idea of the turrets being flooded by heavy waters, there's sure a diorama idea in this
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Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008 - 06:28 AM UTC
Awesome work Rob! Thanks for sharing.

later...Gator
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Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008 - 10:53 AM UTC
Ah Rob... That is one stunning ship!

The "aeroplane" on the front just looks so strange and old fashioned.

It's amazing how high her masts are compared to later years and today.

Absolutely superb build!
bobcicconi
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 11:36 AM UTC
Nice job on one of the "Wobbly Eight"! Is that a recent build? I remember when all the lads built one of the class, and I was going to do one of the ships that you guys didn't build yet! Seeing your Hibernia gets me itchy to do mine!
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 12:54 PM UTC
Hi Rob,

Great looking ship, considering the propensity of Combrigs delicate resin masts to warp, I'm assuming these are scratchbuilt.

thanks for sharing,
Frank
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Posted: Friday, February 29, 2008 - 10:30 AM UTC
One of your best Rob, a great feel to this model.

Bobby, I meant to build a wobbly eight, had the kit, knew what I was going to do and how, then somehow managed to lose it, haven't seen it since the Christmas before last! Must be around here somewhere.

Mike
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 02:07 AM UTC
Classic Kernaghan, and a ship that really lends itself to artistry.

Peter F
JimBaumann
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Posted: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 06:58 AM UTC
ah yes... that one with the infeasibly tall masts!!!!

Funnily enough I was looking at a recent book purchase of mine that showed the aircraft of Hibernia in great detail...most inspiring-!

Excellent stuff

JIM B
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