Tuesday 27 March 2018

Roman Warship,part two.

The discerning reader will remember that back in December,my lovely wife(aka THE WIFE!) bought me a plastic kit of a Roman galley,well ever since  I've been trying to get my hands on another model,with no luck.
However,last week,when "trawling" through Amazon site,I came across the very same model,being sold by a company in Frome-I subsequently sent for it,and it arrived on Saturday.
My time to build the model has been at a premium this week,but I have eventually finished it-hurrah!!



At this price,and free postage,what is there not to like?????


Various stages of construction,showing shields,castle and tent and hull c/w oars.

Model complete and painted.I found that it took me less time to complete this time,because I knew what I was doing(Hmmmm!)

A view from the stern(or back if you're not of a sailor-type disposition!!)

Shield detail!-I hope the "symbolism" of the black and white painting has not been lost on the readers who can remember that the original model was painted in red and white!!!

As it sails quietly across the kitchen table,I feel a Sea Shanty coming on,or is it just the need for a glass of Navy Rum??
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19 comments:

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    1. Cheers Neil,I wouldn't class myself as a model kit maker,but quite enjoyed making this one-keep the comments coming.
      johnc(william)

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  2. Hello. I have often ordered from Hobby Link Japan. Very reasonable. Here's the model:
    https://hlj.com/product/AOS04316

    If they don't have it on stock, they can put you on a wait list and ship as soon as it comes in.
    I use PayPal to cover costs.

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    1. Hi Doug,thanks for info,I will have to save up my "Pension Pennies" before I order another though,cheers,
      johnc(william)

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  3. That's my local model shop (well 8 miles away)!! One of the few remaining I should think. Floor to ceiling kits, terrain and plastic figures .

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    1. Hi Mike,you're very lucky to have a model shop that close-I'm envious,as I suppose thousands of other "Hobbyists" are,thanks for comment,
      johnc

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  4. Lovely model John. I always thought there was a matelot hidden inside of your gruff exterior.

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    1. Robbie,how dare you insinuate that I've had a Matelot inside me-I'm going to sue!!!
      Thanks for comment,and I'm glad you enjoyed your trip abroad-although if you wanted to visit a third world with dire poverty and exotic diseases,why didn't you just go to Bensham???
      johnc

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    2. Or if you really want Walk on the wildside Visit Wallsend!!!!

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  5. Brilliant... looks sinister in black and white... :o)

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    1. Hi STG-you should see our football team play!!
      Thanks for kind comment,keep them coming!
      johnc(william)

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  6. That's a hefty price tag! What have you done with the real John???
    Are you going to add any more to the squadron?
    Cheers
    Chris :-)

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    1. Chris,THE WIFE paid!-you didn't honestly think I would fork out all that "Rum Money" for a plastic kit did you??
      I don't think I have any more space to store any more ships-pity!
      johnc.

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    2. What do you think about my fleet coming north one Sunday in July?

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    3. Chris-yes please!It's my 70th in July,so could be a celebratery(???) game.
      johnc

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    4. I'll check the diary and with THE WIFE. I'll give you a ring about it
      Cheers
      Chris

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  7. Lovely looking model, great price. Brilliant. Well done THE WIFE in getting you going on this!!

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    1. HI James,thanks for comment-what would we do without THE WIVES???-answers on a post card>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>cheers
      johnc(william)

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