medic

All the deck pieces and nets look fantastic.
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Medic

Hi all,
This build has inspired me albeit I'm not sure I have the confidence to scratch build one. Can anyone provide advice on a good manufactured kit in the same vein that I could give a go.
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Medic

Ok so to model a well kept cannon in good working order I should paint as suggested above. What about the smaller things such as chain link and metal strappings?
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Medic

Ok so to model a well kept cannon in good working order I should paint as suggested above. What about the smaller things such as chain link and metal strappings?
Cheers,
Medic

Hi all,
Albeit I'm yet to complete a project/quite new, I was a little surprised to read through the threads and see such a high volume of modellers advising about painting the cannons. I come from an armour and resin figure back ground an have certainly used and like both Tamiya and Vallejo paints. But if the cannons are metal (brass or other) I was of the belief or misconception as the case may be that a patina was more appropriate.
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Medic

Hi all,
Albeit I'm yet to complete a project/quite new, I was a little surprised to read through the threads and see such a high volume of modellers advising about painting the cannons. I come from an armour and resin figure back ground an have certainly used and like both Tamiya and Vallejo paints. But if the cannons are metal (brass or other) I was of the belief or misconception as the case may be that a patina was more appropriate.
Cheers,
Medic

Hi all,
Albeit I'm yet to complete a project/quite new, I was a little surprised to read through the threads and see such a high volume of modellers advising about painting the cannons. I come from an armour and resin figure back ground an have certainly used and like both Tamiya and Vallejo paints. But if the cannons are metal (brass or other) I was of the belief or misconception as the case may be that a patina was more appropriate.
Cheers,
Medic

Hi Denis,
She has a real authentic working class look about her, very nice.
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Medic  

Hi Denis,
She has a real authentic working class look about her, very nice.
Cheers,
Medic  

Hi Denis,
She has a real authentic working class look about her, very nice.
Cheers,
Medic  

Hi Denis,
She has a real authentic working class look about her, very nice.
Cheers,
Medic  

Impressive Bruce, sage advice.
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Medic

Hi Denis,
She has a real authentic working class look about her, very nice.
Cheers,
Medic  

Hi Denis,
She has a real authentic working class look about her, very nice.
Cheers,
Medic  

pulling up a chair to watch your build she looks like a great ship.
 
Cheers Rexy.

Howdy,
 
This is my first build and thought I would share the experience on here as I am sure there will be lots to share with others new builders and lots learn from you folks. I know the forums suggest going easy with the first build, but I inevitably regret not getting what my heart is set on with these types of projects, and will all of the online support and my own commitment to doing a good job and researching plenty, I just jumped right in with the HMS Surprise kit. These were the main reasons(for those new builders grappling with the same situation)
 
-I wanted something in as large a scale as possible and 1:48 was appealing
-I wanted something imposing, artful and sentimental to display in the home
-I thought the Surprise was very visually appealing and had enough detail and accessories to be interesting, but wasn't as daunting as 100+ HMS Victory cannons for instance.
-The kit had very good reviews, online support, build logs and INSTRUCTIONS:)
-I wanted the kit to have a full complement of rigging and sails.
 
So that's it. On to the build.
 
Note: I started the build 2 months ago and took tons of pics along the way in case I decided to do a build log. I'm currently finished with the upper decking and inside planking, and starting the many upper decks accessories. I'll post pics and comments in chronological order until caught up, then it'll slow down significantly to real time progress lol.
 
I appreciate any comments and tips...thanks.

Bulwarks not a perfect fit but cleaned up ok, riddle solved one down, one to go.
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Medic

Hi Mark,
That would be great as a PM, The more reference pics the better, not to mention I enjoy looking at other modellers works.
 
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Medic

Thanks Mark, working my way through that now I hope to post some progress shortly. How did you find the build itself? Having seen a couple of completed versions I quite like her lines.
 
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Medic

Take heart it's a set back not a disaster. If it is bothering you each time you look at her fill, sand and repaint.
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Medic

Take heart it's a set back not a disaster. If it is bothering you each time you look at her fill, sand and repaint.
Cheers,
Medic

Bulwarks not a perfect fit but cleaned up ok, riddle solved one down, one to go.
Cheers,
Medic

Thanks Mark, working my way through that now I hope to post some progress shortly. How did you find the build itself? Having seen a couple of completed versions I quite like her lines.
 
Cheers,
 
Medic

Hi Mark,
She is looking fantastic. I can really appreciate the effort you've put in.
Cheers,
Medic

Hi Mark,
She is looking fantastic. I can really appreciate the effort you've put in.
Cheers,
Medic