The ship models of John Prothero-Thomas...

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The ship models of John Prothero-Thomas...

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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:
H.M.C.S AGASSI 1940.jpg
HMS EAGLE 1934.jpg
FAIRY 111F ON EAGLE.jpg
H.M.S.MINOTAUR 1875.jpg
H.M.S.INFLEXIBLE 1887.jpg
VENETIAN WAR GALLEY 1577.jpg
....I buy them at three times the speed I build 'em.... will I live long enough to empty my stash...?
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Here are a few more for your delectation!!
VIKING KARVE  900 AD.jpg
R.M.S. CALEDONIA 1948.jpg
le redoutable 1880.jpg
H.M.S. SUSSEX 1934.jpg
H.M.S. MANCHESTER 1985.jpg
....I buy them at three times the speed I build 'em.... will I live long enough to empty my stash...?
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AGAMEMNON 1781.jpg
ARCHIBALD RUSSELL 1902.jpg
DROMMEDARIS 1652.jpg
DROMMEDARIS.jpg
H.I.J.M.S MIKASA 1902.jpg
H.M.S.QUEEN ELIZABETH 1934.jpg
THERMOPYLAE 1859.jpg
HMS ZULU 1938.jpg
....I buy them at three times the speed I build 'em.... will I live long enough to empty my stash...?
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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?

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and there is such a variety....
H.M.S. CONQUEROR.jpg
HMS conquerer.jpg
H.M.S. COLOMBO 1920'S.jpg
HMS Comombo1.jpg
R.R.S. BRANSFIELD 1995.jpg
QUEEN HAPSHETSHUP GALLEY.jpg
U.S.S. OREGON 1895.jpg


More images soon--just as quick as I can re-size them!

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One of my favourites...
H.M.S.SEAHORSE 1794.jpg
drakes pelican.jpg
FLEMISH CARRACK.jpg
CUSTOMS CUTTER 1800.jpg
Fram 1.jpg
H.M.B.V. GRANADO 1742.jpg
H.M.S.VICTORIA 1893.jpg
VICTORIA @ MALTA.jpg
Moray firth zulu.jpg
Qe @malta.jpg
S.t.s. sir winston churchill.jpg
ROMAN CORBITA 3rd Cent..jpg
Schooner kathleen & may.jpg

I hope you enjoyed this ' e- cruise' through some of the John Prothero-Thomas fleet of model ships!


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UTTERLY AMAZING.....
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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.
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Thats most impressive!
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lost for words .... really .. :big_grin: ... more more!
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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!

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:big_eyes: :big_eyes: :big_eyes:
outstanding workmanship, a master class

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Very, very impressive work!
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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.
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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...
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What an incredible display

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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

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Alternatively, you can view the same images, in the main gallery:

http://www.modelwarships.com/features/m ... /index.htm
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Awsome work..... I like that Frigate too Jim!
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