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  1.    yvesvidal reacted to a post in a topic: Carlo Bergamini by mikegr - 1/700 - Italian Frigate
  2. mikegr
    I bought a cheap basic model of a Bergamini frigate in 1/700 and I am working on it to add more details. When its completed it will be posted online
  3.    thibaultron reacted to a post in a topic: Rebuilding the fleet by mikegr - 1/700 - restoring old plastic models
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    I had issues how to permanently straighten the hull. A wooden base was made, model was placed on the center and a small amount of resin was poured. It was left dry overnight. Hull sides were painted gray already. Looks like I have to cover the base before future painting. t Upon my first look at the model it was noticable how many PE pieces exists, comparing to the few resin ones. First trouble came when I start to make the missile launchers. Apart from the base the others are metal ones, a frame and the "skin", mini parts than must be folder in oval shaped and attached over the frame After struggling for 2 hours it was pretty obvious that there's not a chance I accomplish this task and even if I do result will be mediocre. So once again standars parts were used as a reference for size and I made my own launchers pack after 3 attempts. Then I only add the enchancing PEs. Since there was an option for the hatches to be left open, I made also a few missile heads. Finally the funnel was added with bit extra detailing according to pics I studied
  11.    Canute reacted to a post in a topic: Rebuilding the fleet by mikegr - 1/700 - restoring old plastic models
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    Thank you Alan I am looking forward to see your work
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    Another model of a less popular ship on my bench, Anshan the first destroyer of the PLA Navy. Ex Russian ships, converted with Chinese missiles replacing some torpedo tubes. This ship today is a museum The model I bought it from EBay. The manufacturer is Chinese but I can't see the name. There are two PE sets with lots of big and small parts and few resin pieces. In fact most are PEs even some big parts of the superstructure. Finally the instructions are a 3 page photo copy, showing each part assembly, them fitting them all together to the hull. Not sure how helpful will that be. The first I did is to straighten the banana shaped resin hull
  17. mikegr
    Thanks I'm just keep on effort so every work will be a little better and not a repeated one
  18.    mikegr reacted to a post in a topic: Rebuilding the fleet by mikegr - 1/700 - restoring old plastic models
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    I added the remaining AA guns. They gave noticeable details. Some single 25mm added as well. Some darkening with black oil and a basic rigging. As the ship had a very short life no weathering is required. Seabed is also done. It looks well apart from the wakes close to the stern. They shouldn't follow the hull shape. The decision of using a narrow base led me to this mistake. But need to move on, can't spend time to make a 3rd base.
  20. mikegr
    I made some AA guns. Then fitted a few. A new seabed is under construction because the wooden base of the previous one got warped
  21.    mikegr reacted to a post in a topic: Type 26 City-Class frigate by NavyShooter - 3D Print - 1/144 - Display
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  28. mikegr
    I decided to glue the planes to avoid any accidents along with the anti falling nets. I didn't have a PE part for crane so it was made by two masts glued together, like those at the sides of the ship but bit shorter. AA guns and life boats need to be added but my printer needs to be fixed so while the parts are on their way I spent time making the sea base
  29. mikegr
    I added the A6M Zero. Totally 12 pieces. PEs were bit smaller but I added them all. For paint I use grey primer directly mixed with white. That saved me some time. It would me a nightmare to built 60-70 of these.
  30. mikegr
    Thank you The rule is ruthless: You can hard to built a flawless looking model but its the little details that will catch the eye
  31. mikegr
    I spent the weekend making aircrafts. The first batch is finished.
  32. mikegr
    Next sreo is the placement of rocket launchers. They turned up a big success, with high details, the teasers look like a giant fork behind them.
  33. mikegr
    I just finished working on the 5 masts. It took me 1 hour 20 min. They are very fragile.rigging is going to be a challenge Placed over my future project, Bergamini class frigate 3d printed
  34. mikegr
    I like the paper glue method over the foil. You can work better the wave form and direction of the waves with a brush. It takes more effort but worth it. There's no easy way out on this.
  35. mikegr
    Try to shape the waves in a way they look they come from the same direction. Make a corridor at the stern for the wakes that should be almost flat

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