Sunday, 26 March 2023

KenR : Challenge Wrap - some you lose, some appear out of nowhere !

 

Well that wasn't what I was expecting as an end result to say the least, to say I was distracted is a real understatement. It was all supposed to be about the 28mm Italian Wars but as anyone who had a look through my posts would know it went a bit sideways, or seaways to be more precise.

Not too much of a distraction were these 10mm Pendraken Malburian figures for my Savoyard and French Armies, I've been using these for quite a while now as a Palette Cleanser so these were everyday fare.


Another planned distraction were these 28mm Franco Prussian French Chasseur a Pied, these were a bookend on last years Garibaldi Project and got me started back in December.

I did eventually get some Italian Wars stuff done, a unit of 16 Swiss Shot which I needed for an existing Pike Unit and 12 Borgia Light Cavalry and finally just under the deadline was a 60 figure Spanish Colunela, which should have been the first of a number in the Challenge.

The Colunela is a fine looking unit and I did some photos with a white background which I really like.


But of course the main distraction were these 1/700 WW2 Naval Ships, 3 large vessels, Bismarck, Prince of Wales and Ark Royal along with 2 Merchant Vessels, 7 Destroyers and a Submarine.

The Ark Royal is particularly impressive, the base is 42cms x 10 and its definitely imposing, I'm not a fan of the aircraft supplied with the kit and will be replacing them with upgraded versions in due course.


My favourite from my Challenge was the Bismark Build, the detail on the Revell kit is superb and it really added to the model. One of the best things I've ever done. I will sort out my charity donation in a few minutes and that's me done for another year.

Thanks again to Curt for heading up this wonderful Challenge, Peter for being my Monday Minion and waiting for so long for some Spanish Wars Italians and finally to all the people who visited and commented on my posts.

Until next time, Sithee 

30 comments:

  1. I was very impressed by your major distraction, Ken - those ships were lovely! As were your Italian Wars entries, of course! :)

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  2. That’s some great work Ken and that fleet looks wonderful en masse

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  3. Two amazing projects, I am so impressed.

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  4. An amaing output. I particularly liked the naval entries bacaus of the high quality painting work. One of my favourites this year. Hope to see around next year

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    1. Thanks very much, the AHPC is very much part of my yearly schedule now, I'll definitely be back 😀

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  5. It’s a tough one - do I keep on with the plan or go butterfly … aah but when you land it as good as that then what’s not to love . Good job Ken

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    1. Cheers Dave, I went rogue never mind Butterfly 🦋

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  6. As usual, I loved all your stuff, Ken. While all the ships were remarkable I have to say your last minute entry of the Spanish Colunela (but I'm biased!). :)

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  7. The ships look fantastic - and every distraction was a wonderful side trip. Great to see your stuff this Challenge - already looking forward to the next one!

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    1. Thanks Pete, the Challenge is definitely a great part of the year 👍

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  8. Love your challenge entries Ken. Especially the non-windy boats.

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  9. The ships and everything are amazing Ken!!

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  10. Your Challenge has been a real treat for me, Ken! I literally loved all your posts, from the great Chasseurs to the 10mm to the Italian wars through to your fabulous ships. Amazing stuff all, although the ships really stand out. I am already looking forward to the next Challenge!

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  11. Grand work, Ken! While I did enjoy your Italian War troops and the Franco/ Prussian French.....the ships were just gobstonkingly brilliant! Very well done on those nautical models and basing they are gorgeous!

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  12. I very much enjoyed the number of 15 inch guns your Italian Wars efforts contained this year, great stuff!

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  13. Absolutely Bonkers but I love it! Congrats on the double win, it was well deserved.

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