MSW crew-mate Peter Fulgoney (peterf) sends us a dazzling build of British battle-cruiser HMS Lion, as seen in 1912, in this MSW Feature!
Enjoy!
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Thanks!
~Gunny
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HMS Lion, 1912Gunny
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Posted: Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 02:43 PM UTC
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 03:02 PM UTC
Really nice looking ship.
Excellent job Peter
Excellent job Peter
Posted: Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 12:25 AM UTC
Hi Peter,
Thanks for the potted history and the excellent model.
Al
Thanks for the potted history and the excellent model.
Al
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Posted: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 08:50 AM UTC
IMHO the Royal Navy of the Great War era had the most picturesque collection of ships ever built, and the Big Cats were no exception. I am particularly impressed with your torpedo netting and associated rigging. Also, was the secondary armament citadel aft a challenge for you?
--Karl
--Karl