In preparation for our next naval build on the channel, in this video we take a look at the Deluxe version of Flyhawk’s 1/700 HMS Ajax and some Micromaster 3D printed details. My Patreon pages are at www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=50...
I’d need a microscope to see these parts and probably eye surgery afterwards 😳😳😳 I wish you every success with this build and can’t wait to see you do the sea scape vignette base 🤓😎😍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I have done a few FlyHawk and they are very nice kits, especially the deluxe version. Your a brave man going from 200 scale down to the 700, I wish you and your eyes great success throughout this build.. Cheers 🥸👍
Quite definitely Ay Jacks. Aye axe are a Dutch football team. British pronunciation (think of the words of 'The British Grenadiers'). Drachinifel insisted on the incorrect pronunciation........not good for one of his usual quality. Flyhawk are a recent discovery of mine and I'm blown away by their kits, both subjects and quality. At 64 I'm learning a whole new dimension to modelling after decades of aircraft. This looks outstanding!
Hi, being a native Uruguayan, though not contemporary to the battle itself, Im well acquainted with the historical event. The HMS Ajax made many visits after the battle and the ship and its crew were during WW2 very close to our national identity. Its anchor rests in Punta del Este, on our Atlantic Ocean coast. Will enjoy the build of this very special ship- Kind regards from Montevideo.
Thanks for the video. Great photography of the parts and useful info and comparisons for anyone considering the kit and upgrades. As a 1/700 builder, I'm really looking forward to seeing what you make of the big step down in scale. Looks like a great kit! I think when you're in 700 scale, particularly using words like Flyhawk and Micromaster, some form of optical help is a borderline must; unless you have perfect lighting. Good luck, will follow with interest!
About 6-7 months ago I built the 1/700 German aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin for a friend. With all the PE parts and tiny plastic, I thought I would go crosseyed. It was fun though. Looking forward to your build of the HMS Ajax!
Great detail, and the 3D parts are only going make it better. A few years ago I built a 1/700 Saratoga, with PE. I had never used PE before, quite challenging.
Steve, you are correct in pronunciation of Ajax, if the ship was not RN and European for example then it would have been pronounced the other way. Great review and looking forward to seeing this built.
I must say, this kit is VERY impressive!! The detail of the plastic is amazing, then you add the bonus PE, just wow!! Then you unbox those 3D printed items!! Needless to say, my mind was blown!! On another note, careful with your pronunciation there (Ajax), you might be accused of murdering the English language like us "colonist" over here Steve!!! 🤣All, kidding aside, eagerly awaiting the next update!!
Where did you hear this? They released the Achilles just a day ago and responded to questions about future projects in terms of 'sometime in the next two years'.
Optivisor will be wanted. Might want to spring for one with the flip-down additional magnifiers given how fine those d prints are. Do note, a person wants to be careful with an optivisor lest one klonk it into light fixtures, cameras, and the like. Also, it will really mess with depth perception if one stands too quickly. (Often a decent idea to set a timer for 7-10 minutes, to take the visor off and only focus at things clean across the shop, the better to exercise one's optical muscles.
