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Author:  JIM BAUMANN [ Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:37 pm ]
Post subject:  The ship models of John Prothero-Thomas...

Gentlemen!

I have been--along with many other UK modelers, a great admirer of the miniature model ships of
Mr John Prothero-Thomas, a frequent exhibitor and (Gold medal winner!) at the UK Model Engineering exhibition.

These have been seen and featured in the venerable Conways publication-' Modelshipwright' as well the well known MODEL BOATS magazines as well as MARINE MODELLING Magazine.
Sadly there were few opportunities to see images of these superb models on-line....

No Longer is this the case!!!

Mr Prothero-Thomas has permitted me to post a selection of images here at Modelwarships for your enjoyment.
The ships show the extremely wide spectrum of ships that he has built ,vessels range from the Ancient civilizations to modern Naval ships!
Currently circumstances have prevented him from doing any major photo sessions, however he hopes top re-dress this later in the year--and we should be able to look forward to seeing some REAL visual treats and perhaps learn some of the 'secrets' of his building methodology...

Most of the models are built in the traditional old scale of 1/384.

These models are ENTIRELY scratchbuilt, eschewing such modern conveniences as PE and ready made figures...!!!

Enough from me--let the quality of the models speak for themselves! :thumbs_up_1:

JIM B :wave_1:
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Author:  JIM BAUMANN [ Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:41 pm ]
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Here are a few more for your delectation!!
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Author:  JIM BAUMANN [ Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:12 pm ]
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Author:  mike mccabe [ Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:25 pm ]
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That's wonderful work, would love to see more photos of Minotaur and Queen Elizabeth especially.

With a name like that he must be a Welshman?

Mike

Author:  JIM BAUMANN [ Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:33 pm ]
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and there is such a variety....
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More images soon--just as quick as I can re-size them!

JIM B :wave_1:

Author:  JIM BAUMANN [ Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:54 pm ]
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One of my favourites...
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I hope you enjoyed this ' e- cruise' through some of the John Prothero-Thomas fleet of model ships!


Jim Baumann :wave_1:

Author:  Spartan [ Tue Jan 20, 2009 4:36 pm ]
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UTTERLY AMAZING.....

Author:  aleccap [ Tue Jan 20, 2009 4:46 pm ]
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Astonishment is the first word I'd use, love the rigging on the men-of-war ships, and so much like Jim B, not so much a model builder, more like artist to be this good.

Author:  PetrOs [ Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:54 pm ]
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Thats most impressive!

Author:  Dave Stone [ Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:08 pm ]
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lost for words .... really .. :big_grin: ... more more!

Author:  Frank Spahr [ Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:20 am ]
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Got to recollect my jaw that just dropped on the floor ...

This is truly the work of a master - absolutely striking and amazing what can be done with lots of talent, skills, knowledge and dedication!

Thanks for posting them, Jim!

All the best

Frank :thumbs_up_1:

Author:  roy allen [ Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:17 am ]
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:big_eyes: :big_eyes: :big_eyes:
outstanding workmanship, a master class

Roy

Author:  MichelB [ Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:33 am ]
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Very, very impressive work!

Author:  Edward Pinniger [ Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:36 am ]
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Absolutely incredible! Certainly a good variety of subject matter - it looks like he can model any era, size and type of ship to the same impeccable standard. Beautifully realistic water, too!
I especially like the early iron warships, particularly the Minotaur and Victoria.

Author:  Gone Asiatic [ Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:10 am ]
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:worship_1: :worship_1:

Author:  Louis Carabott [ Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:24 am ]
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Simply beautiful is the word.....awsome builds every single one of them.
Thanks for sharing these works of art with us Jim...
Best Regards
Louis
Malta

Author:  Rob [ Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:20 am ]
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What an incredible display

Rob

Author:  graham [ Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:53 am ]
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Where was this guy hiding !!! great stuff there are some great modellers out there ( and I am not one of them)
Love the HMS Sussex

Graham murdoch

Author:  Timmy C [ Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:41 pm ]
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Alternatively, you can view the same images, in the main gallery:

http://www.modelwarships.com/features/m ... /index.htm

Author:  Bill Code [ Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:29 am ]
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Awsome work..... I like that Frigate too Jim!

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