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pascalemod, thank you for your kind remarks!
I have been building ship models for decades, but I only ever made a seascape five times (this one included).
Formerly I was not particularly interested, then I was afraid that the quality of the surrounding water will detract from the value of my otherwise quite acceptable models.
My previous attempts were so-so at best, especially the Scapa Flow diorama where the realisation of the seascape is clearly inferior to the finely executed battlecruisers.
This time I really wanted to get it right not least because the time and effort invested in the construction of the three ships featured. I studied tutorials of some of the best seascapes I could find.
Even so it was hard to finish it on time for the show I wanted to attend.
This one is easily my best effort and I am quite satisfied with how it turned out although, as always, there is room for improvement.

I had the opportunity/honour to see this diorama in the flesh. Every time you looked at it there was something new and intricate to see. This diorama won a well deserved gold in the Moson competition.

It was great to be able to have a chat with you and the guys at the show. I will surely attend again next year.

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Excellent diorama. Very well done.

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Jim

EXCELLENT work George!!

the single ships worked really well as stand-alone models
But... the diorama brings them to life !!
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fao Pascalmod

for water making....

have a read through here

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=37923&p=246516#p246516

My own favourite for 1/700 is water colour paper!

HTH JB

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Erick, thank you very much! It was a real pleasure to see you (as always) and I think that we had a wonderful time.
Now, let's meet at Telford!
Jim B, thank you so much, I am delighted to see that you have been following my work.

Jim (Baumann), many thanks for the interest and praise!
In the years (and indeed even before) we've known each other I learned a lot and got much help from you.
Thanks again for this, too.
I hope we can meet again this fall at Telford.