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HMCS Wetaskiwin 1/144
Biggles2
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Posted: Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 10:06 AM UTC
Conversion using Revell 1/144 Snowberry as donor kit with some scratchbuilding. HMCS Wetaskiwin (Wet Ass Queen) as she would have looked in 1941:








damoore46
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Posted: Friday, April 07, 2017 - 08:27 PM UTC
I happen to like your work. Nice job, and anytime we get something completed, its a win!

David
Biggles2
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Posted: Saturday, April 08, 2017 - 07:09 PM UTC

I thought this was dead and buried for months! Thanks for liking.
RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, April 09, 2017 - 02:30 AM UTC
Very nice build, Biggles
Biggles2
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Posted: Monday, April 10, 2017 - 08:19 PM UTC
Again, thanks for liking.
Comments, questions, and criticisms welcome.
TimReynaga
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Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 11:36 PM UTC
Biggles,

That is one beautiful build, and your rendition of the Western Approaches scheme is first rate... although I must admit, my favorite part is the ship's name - "Wet Ass Queen" - hilarious!

Mortifa
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Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 12:50 AM UTC
Nicely done, thanks for sharing.
TRM5150
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Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 01:59 AM UTC
Sorry Biggs...sometimes somethings get covered over with new posts and are left undiscovered. Certainly not for your workmanship! Fantastic job my friend! Well built model and great painting....thanks for shoring (even if it ws way, way.....way back)!
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