HMS Queen Mary
by Frank O'Neill

1/700 HMS Queen Mary (Combrig)

I've used the Combrig photoetch that comes with the kit and added Tom's modelworks photoetched railings, stairs and ladders. The torpedo nets were made from embroidery thread soaked in diluted white glue and the torpedo booms were made from evergreen stock. The model was washed with watercolors, drybrushed and weathered with pastel chalks. The rigging is made from 0.002" monofilament and the searchlight reflectors are made from chrome discs punched out and then covered with a drop of clear epoxy to represent the lens. All mastwork is scratchbuilt.