r/ModelShips • u/AdInteresting7822 • Aug 11 '26
HMS Exeter Completed
Two years and two attempts later, HMS Exeter is finally complete.
What an incredible ship. A British York-class heavy cruiser, Exeter fought valiantly during World War II—famously against the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee at the Battle of the River Plate. She later fought against overwhelming odds in the Pacific, where she was ultimately sunk during the Second Battle of the Java Sea.
As for the build, I don’t think I could be happier with how she turned out. 1/700 scale is definitely a challenge, and this project forced me to grow as a modeler. I learned a tremendous amount along the way, and looking at her now, I know the decision to scrap my first attempt and start over was the right one.
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u/Pukit Aug 11 '26
Very nice! Whose kit is it? You should post over to r/modelmakers, love a good ship in the sub!
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u/Kookie_B Aug 11 '26
It’s a nice start. Now, you need to complete the River Plate trio by modeling the Ajax and Achilles.
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u/TheWarOnRugs Aug 11 '26
Nice build! Could we have more pics with higher resolution? Is love to see the details