1/72 scale Matchbox/Revell Flower-class Corvette

Shapeways filed for bankruptcy on July 2, 2024.  Several other forums had discussions about their bankruptcy.  Some of the various Shapeways shops have invested in their own printers or contracted with other 3D printer sources.

I'm building the 1/144 version. There's a really good Shipcraft publication that is loaded with information.

There isn't much wood decking on these ships. Basically the forecastle and the little bridge decks. I used pre-scribed wood sheet and it looks fine.

I'm using Eduard PE sets. Model Master paints from my horde.

My ship is all-grey, pre-radar.

Bill

DJ Parkins' Great Little Ships line of products from the UK

https://davidjparkins.com/product-category/great-little-ships/

Their photoetch line is reportedly so extensive that the only remaining kit parts is the hull pieces onto which detail parts (rivets, etc.) are appliqued

Oh, and a note to the Captain's last ... Shapeways has declared bankruptcy and ceased operations in the States.   I believe that I heard that their European operations (Amsterdam?) may still be functional.

It's a venerable old kit.  The Matchbox boxing, IIRC, is a four piece hull which wants a great deal of patience.

From Scalemates:  https://www.scalemates.com/kits/matchbox-pk-901-flower-class-corvette--158864

Note the RN figure set near the bottom of the page.

These are supposed to be very good castings:  https://micromaster.co.nz/collections/royal-navy-weapons/1-72-scale

And, of course, a link to Shapeways:  https://www.shapeways.com/shops/micro-master?section=Flowers+Class+Corvettes&s=0