Guys, and Ladies:
As you know I posted about building the "Severn" RNLI by Airfix and wondered about the scale. Good advice was given and I went with Scalemates figures. They work just fine!. Then, I decided that being as how you could hardly see them, nope, they don't go into that dark, dark little cave.
I have to say though it's been an experience! If 1/72 airplanes all had this level of detail I would probably build more of the more well known Jet and Prop fighters! I have built some 1/72 armor pieces and have been surprised by the level of detail there!
Fortunately I prefer other scales such as 1/87 and 1/200. I find that although large some 1/87 models leave room for a plethora of detailing options. None, a Little or Bring the House Down detailing with a little weathering and scenics thrown in! Thankfully the options are there.
Sometimes getting involved in a model to the degree of the "Severn" brings me out of a slump because of the Parkinsons,I f I can build this with it's myriad of Wee( I don't use that term lightly) parts then I can feel under control. The mast structure alone consisted of 9 very fine scale sized parts.
Putting that together was an accomplishment for sure. Yesterday Was probably one of my reasonably bad, but manageable days. But, I gott it done and correctly and good looking, with everything "Ship-Shape and Bristol Fashion."
I heartily recommend this kit for anyone who likes hidden detail and, you can do it as a waterline model if you wish. The Model is made for that option! I will say, though, That Bright orange color certainly looks odd on top of the T.V. maybe I'll put it on my Airfix shelf when I get the shelf up!