new kit alert! New kit on the horizon - Winchelsea Nef

[James H]

I've always had a thing for ships from antiquity, hence my Viking build, but the next kit from Ships of Pavel Nikitin will be the mediaeval Winchelsea Nef with a tower at both bow and stern. These things were seen commonly on English coinage and seals. This was a 13th Century vessel and will be modelled in 1:32.

 

Can't wait to see this one!

 

 

 

 

[ccoyle]

I went to school with a guy whose last name was Neff, but I don't think he was from Winchelsea.

[bolin]

This is great news. That era is very underrepresented among model ships (scratch built or kits). I look forward to it's release. 

[James H]

I've been sent a few more photos of the progress on the Nef. This looks so beautiful.

 

[François de Saint Nazaire]

Hello,

Thank you for sharing the pictures. Pavel Nikitin is clearly a strong reference. I'm curious, how did you achieve the color of the deck?

 

 

[palmerit]

On 3/23/2025 at 7:37 AM, François de Saint Nazaire said:

I'm curious, how did you achieve the color of the deck?

When you order one of his models you can order the paint/stain set too - I'm guessing it comes with some explanation for how to achieve that look.

[James H]

On 3/23/2025 at 12:37 PM, François de Saint Nazaire said:

Hello,

Thank you for sharing the pictures. Pavel Nikitin is clearly a strong reference. I'm curious, how did you achieve the color of the deck?

 

 

I haven't done any painting yet.

[James H]

1 minute ago, palmerit said:

When you order one of his models you can order the paint/stain set too - I'm guessing it comes with some explanation for how to achieve that look.

Yes, the paint set is on the site. 

 

He has a YouTube video explaining how to achieve that look.

[James H]

Oh, I do have a few more photos, showing one of the towers installed...

 

[James H]

Pavel has kindly sent me some extra photos of this kit development. I'm told this will be released close to the end of May, give or take.

 

 

[bigcreekdad]

Very cool!

 

[James H]

Here's the latest set of photos, giving you more of an overall idea of the finished model.

 

[Keith Black]

 I'm not into this time period but that's a beautiful kit. 

[James H]

Here's a new set of photos of the prototype. Enjoy!

 

 

[acaron41120]

On 2/22/2025 at 1:57 PM, bolin said:

This is great news. That era is very underrepresented among model ships (scratch built or kits). I look forward to it's release. 

I agree with Bolin. You often see the Viking longboats like the Oseberg or the Roar Ege so when something different from this era comes out my interest is piqued. When this kit is released will it be through NRG?

[James H]

Pavel has sent me a new set of images, showing flags and sails. He says the kit release is imminent.