1:700 WW2 Royal Navy Ship's Boats I

Royal Navy ship's boats, part I, 1:700 scale

This item is not a ship model but an add-on set of parts for building and improving models in 1:700 from the manufacturer Flyhawk. Its contents are the ship's boats of the Royal Navy of the Second World War period, that is the small craft carried on the decks of large warships. The set serves to replace coarser parts from a base kit or to add more accurate detail to a deck. The exact number and make-up of the parts are stated on the packaging of the set.

What the set is for

Ship's boats are among the elements that reveal the level of detail on a model in 1:700 most of all. A base kit often carries them as simplified blocks with no internal division, whereas a specialized set offers more intricate shapes, suggested benches and finer outlines. The result is a deck that looks more convincing even at a normal viewing distance. The designation part one suggests that this is the first part of a line, followed by further add-on sets on the same theme.

Usage tips

The parts are very small, so cut them off with a sharp scalpel right at the gate and never break them out. Work over a surface with a raised edge, so that parts that fly off are not lost. Paint them separately before gluing them onto the deck; that way you can reach the inside of a boat too. A base in the tone of the deck, a darker glaze inside and a lighter dry brush on the upper edges works well. Glue the boats onto the deck only after the main painting of the ship is finished, ideally spot-gluing with thin cement or with slow-setting cyanoacrylate glue.

Who the set is for

• Builders of warship models in 1:700
• Modelers who want to improve the decks of British ships of the Second World War period
• More experienced modelers used to working with small parts
• Collectors who regularly buy detail sets for their models

The set is an accessory, not a model in its own right. It does not contain a base kit, glue or paints, unless stated otherwise.