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  1. king derelict
    For me Mr Color Metal Primer has made a big difference compared with Vallejo primer on the PE. Paint seems to stick better and doesn't peel off so easily. Very nice progress. I need to get back to 1/700 again Alan
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    Mike This is a spectacular work. The seascape is stunning and the rigging is amazing. The use of figures really brings the model to life. This is one to be really proud of. I hope it has a prominent dust free home. Great work. I think I will take p knitting Alan
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    Good Luck with the eyes Jack. This looks like a fun and interesting build while things are returning to normal Alan
  4. king derelict
    Well. last night was my first attempt to use a filter and I thought I had ruined all the earlier work. I brushed on a light coat of AK Blue for Panzer Grey filter and it looked like everything had disappeared under a monochrome blue coat. I decided that things might look better after a beer (as they often do) and left for the night. This morning the filter has dried and the detail is back. I think the filter has subtly blended the shades together so we have an improvement over the raw patterns earlier. Some touch up needed while I decide on the rust. I'm somewhat against it given that these craft didn't have very long service lives in the water. I may add a little around the hatch in the rudimentary conning tower Thanks for looking in and the likes and comments Alan
  5. king derelict
    One of the very best. And a great subject too Alan
  6. king derelict
    Good Luck at the show. The rigging just amazes me, well beyond anything I can do Alan
  7. king derelict
    Thank you Greg. I'm happy for a first attempt. I have the AK Blue for Panzer Grey filter so I'll give it a try. Its unopened so another first. With so few parts in the kit and a decent size its an ideal subject to experiment on. Alan
  8. king derelict
    Thanks, its a learning exercise
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    Spectacular work Alan
  10. king derelict
    Excellent work. I can't even line up biplane wings on plastic models Great stuff Alan
  11. king derelict
    I looked at the chipping again this morning after everything had dried properly and decided I was happy with how it came out. i sprayed on a cat of gloss and used a black wash to pick out some of teh details. A couple of details were painted and the torpedoes were added. The small number of decals went on well and she is now ready for the matt coat. A couple of closer shots to show the variation of surface colour. For a first attempt at this sort of thing I am quite pleased with the result. I think I have an idea for the display and I've ordered the bits from Amazon. i hope everyone has a great weekend and many thanks for the comments, likes and for looking in Alan
  12. king derelict
    Thank you very much OC. I looked at it again this morning and I'm quite chuffed with it. Alan
  13. king derelict
    Thanks for confirming my thoughts Keith. I have added some bright metal paint to the lifting eyes. I would think they are used often enough that they don't corrode Alan
  14. king derelict
    I'm glad to see the mojo wasn't lost after all. Great to see this masterpiece continuing to unfold. The wounded figures are excellent. Alan
  15. king derelict
    Everyone is giving good advice. I just looked at my set up LED work lights (2) total 10 watts Air brush compressor 150 watts Hair dryer (wimpy) 1250 watts Sooo use the lights as much as you want. It doesn't affect the bill Use the air brush - it's only on for a few minutes anyway Maybe back off on the hairdryer Good luck Alan
  16. king derelict
    I air brushed Mig chipping solution onto the sub and when it was dry added the top coat of Tamiya dark grey. When that was dry I attacked it with cocktail sticks and stiff brushes I am generally happy with the resulting changes in shades and the way the rust colour came through. For some reason the port side is better than the starboard side. I had hoped for a bit more rust on the torpedo rails but I don't know if I can go over it again after letting it sit for a day now. Any input from experienced "chippers" is very welcome. Otherwise I think its time for a clear coat and washes. Still thinking about the display. Thanks for looking it Alan
  17. king derelict
    Thank you Mike I'm usually a bit conservative with the weathering but this was great fun. I have a T-34 begging for the full treatment. Alan
  18. king derelict
    Thank you very much. I have been enjoying the 1/72 armour; its probably the same perversion as 1/700 naval. It does delay the display dilemma a bit too. I do want to try a 1/35 tank soon though. There are a couple of kits on my shelf now Alan
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    Thank you very much Egilman' much appreciated. I think I'm getting braver with the weathering. Alan
  20. king derelict
    Thank you Mark. Apparently in the nineties when the British Army gave their bit of Luneberg Heath back to the Germans as a nature reserve it was pretty much reduced to bare sand dunes Alan
  21. king derelict
    Definitely not a day on the highway
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    Thank you very much OC. I need to experiment and learn the fine points of using the dirt paint and pigment - and generally be a bit more subtle in general use. I do like them though. I think I am becoming a Mig fanboy alan
  23. king derelict
    No hurry OC. Its always well worth waiting for the very best. Alan
  24. king derelict
    All the ingredients of a spectacular set piece. Its going to be excellent Alan
  25. king derelict
    Great news Craig. That was a very bad one. It's good to know you and family came through okay. It's going to be a lot of work to get everyone on Naples, Fort Myers area back to normal.I We had tropical storm winds most of the night but power stayed on and no damage. I just finished piling up palm fronds and free limbs Alan

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