The newly built Canadian Naval Service scout cruiser is launched and ready for action. She is pictured here on her first outing. The aim is to create an Edwardian toy ship effect, and the fittings' and fixtures are 28mm - the hull is considerably smaller.
The British squadron will be on the defensive, and the flagship will be a Colonial style barbette ship - based on HMVS Cerberus. The turrets have been swapped for the heavy Armstrong cannon.
Two torpedo boats and a couple of smaller axillaries make up the squadron.
Splendid looking faux Edwardian Toy vessel. I look forward to seeing her in action…
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
Always nice to see a toy ship on its maiden voyage, and also the old Herring War photos in your October post. It was that Herring War action, and some of Tim Gow's ACW games that inspired me to scratch build 54mm toy gunboats, and I've had some fun garden wargames with them. Thanks for the view!
ReplyDeleteMichael