westwood Posted November 9, 2023 #1 Posted November 9, 2023 Hey guys, When I was looking for pictures of contemporary models with painted friezes I came across an interesting project by the Art Gallery of Ontario. https://ago.ca/collection/exploring-bristol https://store.steampowered.com/app/2605210/AGO_BRISTOL_1775_From_Warship_to_Prison_Hulk/ Unfortunately I don't have the necessary VR set but I'll give it a try and hopefully a mouse and keyboard will be partly possible. I would love to build a Bristol or Portland one day and this looks like a great source of information for us modellers. ScottRC, mtaylor, Matt D and 4 others 7 Quote Dusan Currently building: HMS Winchelsea 1764 by westwood - 1:48 Revenge 1577 - by westwood - 1:64 In preparation: Fourth-rate ship 1681 - 1:48
scrubbyj427 Posted November 22, 2023 #2 Posted November 22, 2023 Thanks for posting Dusan, That is very cool, I wish we could see more of the Bristol model. I will have to try on my computer. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 - 5th rate 32 gun frigate (on hold for now) HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship
ASAT Posted November 22, 2023 #3 Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) Are you aware that Chris Watton of Vanguard Models is currently developing a 1/64 scale kit of the Bristol? Not sure if you are wanting to scratch build but his efforts always produce the finest examples of the subjects he designs in kit form. I’m anxiously awaiting this one! Edited November 22, 2023 by ASAT scrubbyj427, Ronald-V, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Lou, In Pleasant View Harvey by ASAT- AL Scale 1:50 - Kitbash Fair American by ASAT - LSS Craftsman Plus https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23121-revenge-1577-by-asat-amati-164/
Ronald-V Posted November 22, 2023 #4 Posted November 22, 2023 Even without VR it was interesting ...I did read that Chris wanted to design this one, if he does...that would be an epic kit 😮 mtaylor, scrubbyj427 and Canute 3 Quote Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
scrubbyj427 Posted November 22, 2023 #5 Posted November 22, 2023 If anyone is interested in building Portland, Bristols older sister and the lead of class, I will be releasing a kit at 1:48 scale, sometime in the next year or two. The prototype build is underway…slowly. mtaylor, CiscoH, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 - 5th rate 32 gun frigate (on hold for now) HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship
ScottRC Posted December 1, 2023 #6 Posted December 1, 2023 Interesting story, I look forward to watching the VR presentation when I get some time. Thanks for sharing this. Scott mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex
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