Ratch Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 The Revenge was a typical Elizabethan Galleon. Launched in 1577, the keel was 92 feet long, with a breadth of 32 feet. She had 34 carriage guns and 12 swivel guns. Her design demonstrated improvements over earlier ships, although the four masted rig arrangement (normal for the time) was not particularly efficient. She saw action against the Spanish Armada and was eventually lost in 1661 following another action against the Spanish at Flores.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406177990.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406177998.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406177997.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406177996.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406177995.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406177993.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406177992.jpg And now on a seascapehttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406238073.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406238076.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406238082.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406238086.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406238091.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24283863/406238095.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Hyett Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 that looks a lot like my golden hind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 I have the Golden Hind to build too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Morrison Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I sincerely wish that Airfix would start issuing new sailing ship kits! Their kits are among the best in the world in this genre, and English/British naval history is rich in this field. For example, Airfix could follow Caldercraft and initiate a series called "Nelson's Navy", focusing on ships that were present and played significant roles in his famous battles such as The Nile, Copenhagen, and Trafalgar. Or, focus on key ships throughout the Age of Sail. including Rodney's ships, Hood's St. Vincent's, and Anson's.It really seems a shame that Airfix has ignored this history as the only British manufacturer in plastic modeling. Instead, we ship modelers must be content with rereleases of the same kits. However, I hope that Airfix rereleases the Revenge!Bill Morrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Kullas Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Nice work there. But the Rvenge was lost in a storm off the Azores after having been captured by the Spanish in 1591 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Thanks for the correction Fred, I'm sure I copied that from the instruction sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJC Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I missed this. It looks great. How did you do the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 A block of expanded polystyrene carved to shape, covered with plaster of paris, painted, then clear bathroom sealant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJC Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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