LEGION 12

13 hours ago, Gregory said:

I don't care too much about the stands, but I would like to hear more about the " vices "..

Lol ........ 

14 hours ago, mtaylor said:

Rich,

Models with a keel or more modern ones where there isn't a visible keel?

 

If you go here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/18-modeling-tools-and-workshop-equipment/   and use the keyword "keel" there's quite a few hits for everything from homemade to manufactured.   I posted some below.

 

 

Amati make a "keel klamper". 

 

Hobbyzone has one.

There's this topic:

 

 

Here's a topic on a home made one:  

 

None of mt current models have keels but a few of those look interesting. 

Hey all searched around and couldn't find anything , looking to make a stand or something similar to aid in building my models , something I could use with different scales and for plastic or wooden models . Remember seeing one here that looked like a turntable or a lazy Susan can't seem to locate it now any ideas ?  Thanks in advance Rich . 

Wow ! Beautiful work makes me wonder if those nets would of even worked to stop a torpedo  .

I used jet glue for most of the model so far but when I tried to glue the gun deck to top deck it held for a few day's then came loose . Cleaned all that off then tried Testors in the red tube same issue  . 

Been having  problems with the glue bonding I clean everything before  make sure there is no paint and yet having problems a few day's later with parts separating  .

18 minutes ago, Jack12477 said:

Nice ! Did you get the PE add-on too?  I will look for your build log.

Not yet still working on the SMS Markgraf  gonna be awhile . 

2 hours ago, Jack12477 said:

For all those who've asked "What's next?" - the answer is the 1:350 Trumpeter USS England Destroyer Escort

 

Come join me.

I just got this for Valentines day . 

Thanks everyone I have awhile to go before any rigging but plan ahead right. 

Was wondering if it's wrapped around the part a few time's or just glued on directly.  

11 minutes ago, semorebutts said:

Legion, ezline is incredible stuff, it comes in fine, heavy, black, white,  

Also you can have the look of tension without any real tension on the model.  Its just great! 

Could you take a close up of how it's secured would really appreciate it ?

I was wondering what you guy use for your rigging lines now I know  looks great. 

Managed to get a little done this weekend working on the Admirals countertop,  don't tell her . 

Aft deck is glued on . 

Haven't updated in awhile received the wood decks can't do much work at the moment because of the subzero temps here. I have a heater in my garage but Iv'e been unable to get the temp above 40 F , hopefully I will be able to get some work done this weekend . Hope everyone is well . 

My first successful use of a photo etch part learned not to be stingy with the glue , also found a actual hobby shop only a couple miles from my house.  

Don't see this tow ring ? On the plans so I made a few so when they dry I will see which one fits best . 

Happy New Year's everyone. 

Spotlights are all painted.  

Got a coat of red on thinking the protrusion in the hull is a torpedo tube . 

Hull is primed and the waterline is marked.  

9 hours ago, RGL said:

SMS Markgraf, a painting by Claus Bergen, shows up the lines very well. 

That pic will be very helpful for mine thanks . 

Granddaughter is here . 

48 minutes ago, cog said:

Shading, it means you add dark and light sections on it before you overspray with the diluted colour, establishing depth and highlights. Now you have an even colour all over the turrets, whilst if you use shading, you add some artificial depth to them. HAve a look at this build:

quite educational

Interesting never would of thought to do that , trying to improve my painting thanks.