It wouldn't be a Thursday without a 1/700 WW2 ship and this week is no different. Welcome to the final German Destroyer of the Narvik Project.
So thus is Z12 - Erich Giese a Type 1934A Destroyer, completed in March 1939, she had a short career being sunk on the 13th April 1940 at Narvik, but before that had been involved in mine laying actions as well as escorting two German Battlecruisers out to sea. She was also responsible for the torpedoing of HMS Jersey before heading to the Fjords.
Struggling with various mechanical and ammunition issues she survived the first days fighting at Narvik she managed to get into action on the 2nd day at a much reduced speed, Z12 ended up fighting 2 Tribal Class Destroyers and unsurprisingly came of worse and was sunk.
As previously this is a Trumpeter Model and this is the best kit for this ship in this scale. So its another 40 points to add to the total which keeps me on track for 1500 for the Challenge. Next up, ship wise is the British, I have started building HMS Hostile so hopefully you can see that next week. Finally a group shot of the German Destroyers done this challenge.
TeemuL: So you have done now the German ships, but will continue on the British ones. I'm glad several followers are happy to see more of these ships of yours. Myself, it seems like last week when I saw one of these ships, is that so? Yes it is, Thursday traditions are strong and alive! Another 40 points for you!
Another great ship. Nice group shot too.
ReplyDeleteCheers Tom 👍
DeleteKeep the 1/700 naval stuff coming Ken - it looks so amazing.
ReplyDeleteI also love that there is/was a ship called "HMS Hostile"...
Classic name 😁
DeleteMore lovely stuff
ReplyDeleteThanks Martin 👍
DeleteLovely flotilla.
ReplyDeleteThanks mate 👍
DeleteThe level of excellence you are putting in these tiny boats is sublime! Please keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteCheers Sander, they a great fun to do 👍
Deletewell done Ken. its always good when you finish a side
ReplyDeleteTrue mate 👍
DeleteFantastic Ken
ReplyDeleteThank you 👍
DeleteAnother great battling ship. Well done.
ReplyDeleteCheers Bruce 👍
DeleteAre you doing sinking ones for Narvik..? Just encouraging some work you know 🤣🤣
ReplyDeleteI need to finish the floating ones first 😆
DeleteGreat work Ken - I do like the way the bow wave gets peirced
ReplyDeleteMany thanks 👍
DeleteLooking good Ken, great to see the squadron together!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks 👍
DeleteAnother fab ship, Ken!
ReplyDeleteWell Done! Fires up my thinking I must attempt a mini boat paint in my future!
ReplyDeleteThese are inspiring Ken, good to see the group shot too.
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