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A few photos of my latest
modelguy2
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Posted: Friday, August 12, 2005 - 08:08 AM UTC
Nothing too spectacular an S-Boote tender dio in 1/700. All the pieces are by HP. The Tsingtau tender s-Bootes and heavy flack barge. The larger ship is the Canadian Destroyer St Laurent class Skeena in 1/350.....Mike T





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Posted: Friday, August 12, 2005 - 08:34 AM UTC
That tender is interesting. Never even heard of an S-boote tender, though it makes perfect sense.

Nice water effect at the bow on that Canadian DD.

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Posted: Friday, August 12, 2005 - 09:28 AM UTC
Hi Mike!

Nice to see you have been busy
Both dios are very good!
I like the coast detail on the tender dio! And the composition is great.
The Canadian DD looks also very good - but IMHO, I would give it a little more breathing space small detail, dough

Keep up the excellent work Mike

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Posted: Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 02:17 AM UTC
Very nice, Mike. Love the S-boote tender - very off-beat (and interesting) subject!
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Posted: Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 03:12 AM UTC
Mike,

What can I say, awesome as always. I too like the addition of the shore line in your tender diorama and the placid look of the water is an excellent touch. Did you use tinted plexi for that? Do you construct your own bases as well? I like the addition of the brass corners that gives it that photo album or picture frame quality. Nice touch.

Who makes the destroyer?


Very nice
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Posted: Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 04:49 AM UTC
Keith Butterly and his warship books are putting out this kit soon under the West Coast Models lable. I've been buying my cases from Custom Display cases for 6 years or so now. They make each one according to my needs and their prices are very reasonable.............Mike T

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Posted: Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 08:14 AM UTC
As usual, some interesting subjects. Sure like the looks of that Canadian DD. Remove the gun battries and she would look like a yacht.
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