Hi Michael!

Sorry for my late joining here, but I'm in and following for sure!!

Very interesting ship, the french had a very special and distinctive way of building their four modern battleships.
The quality of the kit looks really good, so this seems a fund build. Sometimes you just need something that builds fast and clean and you can see results. I'm struggling a little with my Hood these times...
But besides that, you are doing a splendid job on the kit.

Cheers,
Jan

Really liking how those guns are turning out. Interesting to see how the French designed their ships compared to other countries.

the moldings look Superb Michael!

Hope this one goes together well for you

Having the rudders and props on is a big help. I always manage to knock a few PE parts off while painting.

Nice touch showing wear on the tracks for the cradles.

I agree Michael: boats are never something that I enjoy either. They're deceptive though, luring you in with their apparent simplicity, but then they whack you with just how much detail they require.

Hobby Boss seem to have done a good job here and provided a lot more than just the usual 'blob' that most kit makers do.

Cradles on wheels! Who knew!

"Roll on!"

Ahoy Michael

Nice work again.

More rain coming hope you get a chance to get some work in on this build.

Cheers


Sean

Interesting. I have the Richelieu in the stash for umpteen years now so never considered this kit before. I like what i have seen. Looks like the photoetch supplied may be sufficient for my needs. Hmmmmmm

Hi Michael,

very nice progress indeed!!

I like your idea to use short periods of time to get small things done - I did that a time ago and it really makes a difference! I gave it up for some reason, I don't know why - probably during a time I was a little frustrated, but I have to start doing exactly that again. No extended bench time periods in sight for me during the next weeks. However, getting something done before heading into office...well...I'll have to try.

Great work on your Dunkerque!

Cheers,
Jan

Hi Michael!

yep, Jan's correct: chipping away in small doses is the best way to move things forward, especially on these modern kits and with life being so hectic nowadays. There are no more Saturday morning slammers, like when we were kids hey?

I've heard good things about that book, so it should help things along. I wouldn't stress about the colour mate-they're always subjective, and if your not going to do any weathering then it'll look just fine.