Philip Reed's Ship Models No#5 - HMS Cavalier

[@finch45lear]

Nothing crude about this masterpiece. It’s breathtaking and a privilege to see. Thank you.

[@georgewilkinson6510]

My dad served aboard a corvette, HMCS Wetaskiwin during the early part of WWII shepherding convoys between “Newfyjohn” and Reykjavík. I was and still am extremely proud of him, although he has been gone from us for some years now. I always wanted to build a model of his ship but, never did. Now my health and the lack of proper facilities precludes this, I can still enjoy the process watching your amazing videos and perhaps I will do a painting instead as that is my area of expertise. Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your work.

[@dave8599]

Very impressive. Right amount of weathering too. Often weathering is over done, you did it correctly lovely ship! thanks for sharing.

[@thetek2006]

What a remarkable and beautiful piece of work. Philip must have the patience of a saint. As a child my older brother used to make kit models of tanks and aircraft with his own scratch built additions and accurate paintwork and weathering, unfortunately I am too ham-fisted for such intricate work so I am in total awe of the talent (and patience) involved.

[@TheQstoltz]

I have just found these absolutely excellent series of videos. In these times (2021 and all that that entails) these offer such a calming influence. The excellence of the delivery and models is a gem amid all the dross that surrounds us at present. Many thanks for taking the time to post.

[@johnmoorefilm]

These videos are an act of extreme human generosity.

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

I can smell the salt in the Air. It is cold and i shiver in the breeze. Magic.

[@Coalsmoke]

Absolutely amazing. The level of detailing is complimented by the realism in weathering. It reminds me of what my Father told me... During the war, these ships came off convoy duty, were reprovisioned, refueled and sent right back out on the next convoy. No time to scrub, chip and paint. The only time they were pristine was when they were delivered from the builder.

[@sblack48]

This man uses language beautifully. He speaks in prose.

[@JahRasta01]

Lots of time to do some quality thinking

[@jacquesmurdoch3599]

Thought it was the real ship at first. Great job. Sitting there silently it looks alive.

[@flick_shot_5625]

absolutely fantastic. I am a kit builder and occasionally build some small details from scratch but this is a whole new level. absolutely fantastic.

[@JD-7792]

WOW! You do very impressive work. This ship model is nothing short of magnificent.

[@christopherfranklin972]

The result is superb. Was lucky enough to visit 'Cavalier' when moored in Brighton many years ago.

[@normangee3909]

Excellent details, wonderfully skilled gentleman!

[@stevesloan7132]

Magnificent work. Choosing the right scale that would reveal the marvelous detail is part of the master's experience and skill.

[@johndaarteest]

"I leave it to you to judge the result" - it's perfect!

[@bruceboatwright7488]

I would say sir, that you've certainly come to grips with the weathering.....astonishing work, well presented. As a (very) amature modeler, your work bench is fascinating, and I very much appreciate the Zen like aspect of this hobby you do deftly described.

[@rodgoddard5113]

The detail is absolutely awsome, great display piece, museum quality. You are truly a master model builder.

[@shinyhappyshibas1385]

Superb! A joy to look at and hear your thoughts on the construction. Thanks for sharing them!

[@sixonesix9429]

Jaw dropping. Incredible workmanship.

[@morriganravenchild6613]

Amazing model - just perfect.

[@copee2960]

I had the pleasure of attending the old MN school in the late 1980's....loads of models...having been a keen model maker in my youth i was like a pig in sh....muck....love these uploads thankyou sir.

[@colinsmith6116]

You are truly a beautiful modeller Philip. The detail you include in your models is absolutely amazing, and the research must be phenomenal.

[@oat138]

That's an amazing model....The detail is stunningly beautiful. Thanks for letting us see your work.

[@johnbrownbridge873]

My brother in law served on HMS Cavendish one of the sisterships of Cavalier and I remember seeing Cavalier looking very sad when berthed on the Tyne at Jarrow.

[@frankw7266]

As someone who does scratch-building to accentuate kits... when you say "I leave it to you to judge the result", I am nowhere near worthy of bearing such responsibility. All I can do is lift my jaw from the floor and wipe the drool from my chin. Seeing the pre-painted build of that bofors, realizing that was done in 192nd scale, was absolutely amazing.

[@loganevh]

How can there possibly be 1 dislike!!! Outstanding.

[@TRHARTAmericanArtist]

Some people are just AHs. This guy is a genius.

[@peterlovett5841]

What a stunning piece of work - magnificent.

[@gerardburton3741]

I love that lived in look. A fine and beautiful model.

[@notshapedforsportivetricks2912]

Superb. This isn't just a model, it's art of a very high order. The detail in this construcuin is breathtaking and the ahip has a "lived in" look that takes it past mere modelling. Congratulations, sir. I will certainly be taking a look at more of your work.

[@robmoseley5539]

My Dad went out to the Far East on this ship in 1945. I still have his Crossing the Line Certificate.

[@derpreue3947]

Absolutely Superb and scratch built ! Attention to detail is phenomenal as well weathering ! Congratulations! Both thumbs up 👍 One of the finest replica of that destroyer class I think 🤔

[@kennyk4134]

That's amazing work .i glanced at the thumbnail and thought it was a real ship .

[@johnpeschke7723]

exquisite workmanship

[@mryhdy6266]

Thanks for sharing this. Magnificent work, I wish I could do a fraction of your level of skill

[@enricobacchini8212]

Semplicemente meraviglioso! Ci sono momenti del video, fermando le immagini, che trasformano il modello in una foto reale della vera nave ormeggiata. Semplicemente un capolavoro di maestria. Chapeau!

[@flatworm00]

Amazing work! Beautiful model.

[@muzzers1]

The detail on your ship is astonishing and I don't think you should use the word 'reasonable' in respect to your incredible model. Wonderful video.

[@annoyedzebra6362]

I really adore these videos and the beautiful models featured. I would love to see more some time

[@mustang94299]

Wow... beautiful work my friend.

[@antonybullock2240]

Nice to see there are still modellers out there that are scratch building stuff. This is proper modelmaking. I think I'll just wait for the plastic gate to come out if it's alright with you. It's not so much I don't have the skill more I just don't have the mentality

[@ollieahokas9179]

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing!!

[@pepehidalgo6651]

Thanks for watch your masterpiece models.....looks like the real thing..!!..REGARDS..

[@freddyt9140]

Fantastic build sir. Bravo 👏

[@John-mz8rj]

The scale doesn't loose the soul of the ship.

[@MG-bs5mr]

Here's me struggling with a 1:72 Hawker Typhoon. Absolutely incredible.

[@michaeldoonan1429]

I stand and applaud Sir. Bravo Zulu!

[@Ralph2]

Nice work Mr. Reed. Nice work indeed.

[@williamjohnson7963]

Outstanding model making! Especially since it's done by scratch building.

[@257squadron]

Beyond awesome!

[@scottygdaman]

I can hear the thumping as the engines wind up the alarms blaring and ringing.. battle stations lads. Stukas on the horizon man all guns. Stand by for aggressive maneuvering.

[@crashrr2993]

I was impressed, until I saw the 20p piece.... then I was blown away!!! Oh to commission one of these models: Scharnhorst for me when I win the lottery...

[@patrickmccarthy7068]

Absolutely in awe!

[@Zoso-lz8ov]

Simply amazing

[@stewart8737]

stunning work

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

Outstanding video, thanks for sharing!.....Bill

[@robertduffield5979]

Great work

[@ashleysmith3106]

Superb !

[@gregwilliamson3001]

Fantastic work! I don't know why someone would not want at least some weathering on a model warship?

[@rpm1796]

Mission accomplished...with a gusto.🎨

[@Ngutovi]

I am in awe sir

[@lesliewoods1355]

sailed on her best ship i ever was on

[@esdrasjustinoantunes9860]

É um artista!

[@MrUlfang]

Wonderful.

[@gowdsake7103]

Love the realism

[@rosetints4246]

When I saw the thumbnail I legit thought it was a photo of an actual ship, not a model :o

[@ramtha1973]

Great work! Where can I order this boat?

[@williamdaemke8859]

Mr Reed, I am an avid fan of your majic skills, my philosophy is quite the same as yours. I will be in England soon, and would like if you wish, to meet and see your creations in person. Is this possible???

[@sheilafielder1523]

An inspiration to complete a model of a Type 15 A?S frigate HMS Wizard F72

[@vincentlefebvre9255]

Fabulous job! What scale is that ?

[@kentcourtney5535]

I have often talked with my fellow modelers about the subject of weathering. How much is enough? How much is too much? You have struck a fine balance with a lot of realism. I was in the United States Navy and spent a lot of time on these gray-hulled ships. We had welded patch plates wherever there was a repair or a need to access machinery underneath. A ship’s skin is far from smooth.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

All ship models should be rusty. Consider where they carry out their day to day business. My car models have begun to reflect this and it pleases me as it gives them life.

[@anncole1067]

WOW!!!!!.

[@doncolor3473]

OMG 😍

[@mehusla]

… and he builds in prose!

[@brucewoods9377]

I dislike this degree of weathering on a warship. As an ex sailor I can say from experience and training that’s every moment not spent in actual combat, sailors were engaged in “ship’s husbandry”. That is, chipping, scraping, painting, cleaning and lubricating. If we allowed our weapons and equipment to fall into so much distress we could never rely on them to be functional 100%. So they were kept in near pristine condition as weather and enemy allowed

[@raybame5816]

I agree with your statement; however I can envision a war wary vessel, it's crew exhausted from patrols from US to Murmansk, Rus., doing convoy duty that may not have had that much attention. Said vessel could be the next one slated for refit and repair on the next billet. Just thinkin'. P.S. Hat's off to blue water sailors. Thanks.

[@mikecimerian6913]

Sir you are too modest. The same can be said of painting as the closer we get the more brush strokes we perceive. We need the proper distance and the proper angle to perceive what the artist is conveying.

[@seavee2000]

Wonderful.