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Thanks Chap! I am pleased that I only had to re-spay the "Vallejo" Polyurethane.... I simply could not do a re-paint of the Superstructure. (I did consider this for a few panicked seconds....🙂) I need to listen to myself and my mantra, "Slow things up and consider carefully....") Anyway, onwards.... Cheers....HOF. -
Thanks Chap, I agree, walk away!! Live and learn I guess. 🙂 The situation would not have occurred in the first place if I had thought about things a little longer.... I had an idea that the reflective/refractive properties of different coatings was at play. (I had done some reading about this sometime in the past.) the only other thing that's bugging me, (At the moment), is the "Dazzle" Stripes encroaching onto the False Deck.... I'll rectify this soonish, it should be a strip of Light Grey around the Deck perimeter.... Cheers and Regards, Harry..
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Hi All, Another small update: Yesterday, I thought that I had ruined the Superstructure.... Problem: Sprayed the incorrect Polyurethane over my work. The result was that it darkened the Grey and was a little too gloss, I was absolutely gutted. I slept on it and decided to re-spray with Vallejo Acrylic, Semi-Gloss Clear. This "Picked Up" they different Grey's. I now have Superstructure colors that match the Hull. (I am much relieved!! 🙂) I am of the opinion that the original Polyurethane absorbed the light rather than reflecting. So, the "Crystal Clear" Acrylic is fantastic for Wooden Ship models but no good for the Bismarck where I have already been using "Vallejo...." .... (The Decking areas got a dose of Vallejo also.) I thought I'd have a change of pace for the next couple of days and have a go at the Arados. (These are tiny.... The plan is to have one with folded wings and the other, wings extended. (These are the next two "Issues" anyway.) Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi All, Small update: Sprayed Superstructure assemblies with Semi-Gloss Polyurethane. I think it's o.k. Attached Superstructure Decking. (I'm not really over fussed with these, I feel these are too thick. Anyway, they are on and moving forward regardless. (I think I'm over it for today.... 🙂) Photos tomorrow hopefully. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Very nice work!! The Sails look great also. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Small update: Haven't posted anything for a few days, been busy painting.... 🙂 Started with primer for Superstructure thus far followed by the Light Grey and "Hand" painting the Dark Grey bits. I figured I'd start with the rear Superstructure first for the dark areas. I could not mask for an Airbrush so "Hand" painting seemed to be the most viable option. I removed the Bo0at Skids on top of the Hanger as there was no way to comfortably paint the Hanger Roof without doing this. Forward Superstructure bits were more straight forward. (I hadn't actually done any small hand painting since my AFV days many years ago.... 🙂) Vallejo Gold Brown used on the Grating areas, not a perfect match by a long shot but the closest not to be too noticeable once the Wood Decks go on. Why haven't I painted the Aft lower Superstructure? I need to go over this tomorrow and find the locations that a few "Vent Openings" have come from. (I don't like my chances of finding these as there is allot of complexity here, I'll try anyway. Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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hof00 replied to hof00's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Hi All, Thank you very, very much for your experience and considered responses. I have learnt allot and it will soon be time to experiment. I'm unsure how much I will be able to achieve in terms of realism at 1/200 but I'll try my best. Time for me to have a "Play." 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
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Hi Chap, Thank you for your response, appreciated. (Your example looks really good!!) I'll have a think regarding your procedure, bearing in mind that I cannot airbrush as the PE Decking is "Intimate with Railings, Etc. Whatever I do, I am reduced to careful "Hand" painting, I guess that's why I'm after "Good Match." The subject is a 1/200 Bismarck. Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
Hi Rod, What color did you use to match wood to PE Decking sections? (I have had a look on-line and found Vallejo Yellow Ochre to be a match, maybe....) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, I'm trying to match wooden Decking with PE Decking that needs to be matched to the Wood. My preference is "Vallejo" as it is available in NZ and I also like the product. I have had a look on-line and the closest match is Vallejo Yellow Ochre, don't know really.... I am hoping that someone out there will have experience in matching Wood to Paint? A photo of a couple of pieces of decking attached.... Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Rod, Your Aircraft look awesome!! It really gives your Bismarck that "Something extra!!" (3.5mm "Packing" is quite a bit at 1/200 but you cannot see or notice at all. I assume that this is directly under the "Aircraft" part of the Catapult.) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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I couldn't agree more OC. The size and complexity of this build is awesome!! (It's great to follow this build and see the model grow and grow!! 🙂) Cheers....HYOF.
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Hi All, Small update: Fwd Superstructure tidy up/finishing, (Perhaps), day today.... Installed Ammunition Hoist forward most part of Tier 4. I decided against using the "Whisker thin PE bits and substituted 0.25mm Brass wire, much easier. 🙂 Tier 1 and 2 got the last bits installed on the very front of the Superstructure. (I lost the folded Brass box, Rod, (rvchima), provided the dimensions, (Thanks heaps Rod!!!), and made a replacement from Styrene. (The superstructure look a little "Scrappy" but I am confident once primed/painted, it'll look much better.) I think tomorrow I'll spray completed sub-assemblies with Acrylic Satin Polyurethane, something that needs to be done and it'll give my eyes a much needed rest.... 🙂 I have pretty much caught up with the "Issue" sequence. (Now up to "Issue" 121 out of 140, this really doesn't mean that I am close to completion.... I have had a look at the remaining "Issues" and there are many rather detailed and complex bits to install, inc. Decks, Painting, Etc, Etc. Included with the photos, I have included photos of my sub-assemblies, just in case anyone was wondering, "Where's the rest of it?" Cheers....HOF Photos:
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Hi All, Update: Completed cladding, Tier 3 and 4. Not too many issues. Last photo is the Ammunition Hoist that gets mounted on the front of Tier 4. (The "Legs" need to be straightened.) I am thinking about replacing the "Whisker" thin PE bits. (Rod, (rvchima mentioned that this structure was "Difficult.") Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Thanks OC, Yup, Railings integral with the cladding is definitely an advantage.... I still need to watch where my fingers go.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Rod, I was actually wondered this morning when you'd build the Aircraft. (Are you intending a folded wing version also?) Interesting issues there and I'm happy that you have had a go before I get involved with these items. Your Catapults are substantially longer than my "Kit." I only get the end section with the two platforms.... Maybe it'll be o.k. 🙂 (I'll be referring to your photos for sure!!) Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Marc, Agreed, it is definitely a "Process" and I think that I'm getting a little better at working with PE. Like anything, when it's going together well, it's more enjoyable. I had a quick count of the "Part-work" issues left to go, around twenty or so out of 140. Am I close to completion? Too early to say.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Sorry Chap.... High Intensity LED and simple Flasher circuit perhaps? Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Second update for today: I have begun working on the FWD Superstructure, Tier 3 and 4 and I decided to post photos of cladding in progress.... (Just ignore if they seem a little repetitive.... 🙂) It starts with Tier 4, I'm happy about this as it means that I won't inadvertently damage Tier 3. (Anyway, enough for today, Tomorrow, Tier 3.) Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi All, Update: Almost completed Tier 2 of the Fwd Superstructure, two Hand Rails, a Ladder and a folded Brass Box that I seem to have lost.... (I'll build a new Box....) The work was concerned with the very forward cladding. I began by placing PE detail components on the flat cladding, makes things so much easier. There were a few really tiny bits, Cleats. I did manage to install these but I ask myself was it really worth it? You can't see them. I guess I know they are there. Installing the cladding was a little problematic, there were a couple of gaps in the joining corners, these got filled and filed. A very thin strip of wood was installed at the very top of the Brass and levelled with the Roof. (I'll install the last components on this once I an happy with filling any gaps. Cheers.... HOF. Photos:
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Nice!! Are you going to install a "Working" light? (Sorry, just had to ask the question.... 🙂) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Rod, Looking good!! The photos are excellent, thank you, and a great source of reference.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: Still working on the Fwd Superstructure, Tier two. PE decking done for this level, it took me more than one attempt to get these pieces properly aligned and flush with each other, I used CA to attach with the "Capillary" action thing from both sides of each PE Deck piece. Attached Railings for this Tier two. These were a real mission, Starboard side anyway.... Port was easier. I wasn't happy with the Starboard Rails, I de-bonded about 1/3, got rid of the excess CA on the Brass Deck and re-installed, better but not perfect.... 🙂 (I'm pleased they are done, and, with limited damage to Tier one Railings, just a couple of Rails bent, easily straightened.) Tomorrow's task will be the forward-most cladding, Tier two. (I'll be attaching PE detail to the cladding before installing.) I'll get some photos done when this is completed. Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Rod, Last time I dry fitted the Deck, there was a gar of about 2.0mm on the Bow section, the rest were flush.... It's going to be interesting to get a 1.0mm gap on either side. of the Deck I'm not yet sure how I will approach this.... Thanks for the advice regarding the Stanchions right up against the Decking, it makes sense, not only from a drilling perspective but in placing these also. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, Looking good from this side of the world!! No boredom at all!! Cheers....HOF.
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