Displaying 1/700 scale ships

I display my 1/700 ships on bases, either in a "seascape", like this:

http://www.njipms.org/Briefs/2005-07/IMG_0567.JPG

Or simply on a nice base, like this:

http://www.njipms.org/Briefs/2005-09/septmtg92.jpg

Not very creative, but it works for me!

mikepowers wrote:

Anyone have any ideas on displaying the 1/700 scale waterline ships?

Hi Mike,

Like Martin, I like to display my 1/700 ships on a "seascape" as well. To me, it really brings them to life. I use Liquidex acrylic gel for the "water" and Milliput putty for the bow wave.

http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/bb/dkm/scharnhorst-700-tb/tb-index.html

Ted

Thanks guys.

Those look great.

What I'm thinking is a system that lets you combine and integrate easily, other additions into the display. I would like to keep the scale affect noticable.

The only thing I can think of is to have one huge display board and have them lined up side by side in an ocean setting.

I guess I'm not very imaginative. Never was.

mikepowers wrote:

Thanks guys. Those look great. What I'm thinking is a system that lets you combine and integrate easily, other additions into the display. I would like to keep the scale affect noticable. The only thing I can think of is to have one huge display board and have them lined up side by side in an ocean setting. I guess I'm not very imaginative. Never was. how about a display board on a wall on these types of models we are only interested in above the waterline anyway hang the display board on the wall so when you look at the models you will be looking at them like a recon plane would

For our IPMS USA 2002 Award Winning Group Build project we had a verical board that allowed the display of more than 30 destroyer sized models on minimal table-top space.   It did require some vertical wall space however.

The board has some 1/8 inch grooves cut in it that run horizontally across the board.

The ship models were mounted on some 1/8 inch blue plexiglas.   The plex slides into the groove.  The plex is held in place by cantilever forces.   They are not cemented - rather they can be moved or rearranged to suit your needs.

http://smmlonline.com/members/shows/ipms_usa_nats2002/usnddcentury.html

That is an excellent idea and one I will have to remember.

Thankyou for sharing.

Mike