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Admiral Beez
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I’m enjoying the book as an introduction to the subject matter. Indeed, HMS Spartiate is/was French, making Heller’s 1/150 Le Superbe a good match, but the British made changes to her rigging, boat stowage (on spars rather than on deck), paint scheme, etc. This book doesn’t cover this info as well as I’d perhaps like, but it’s a start, and an interesting one. -
Thanks. How would you paint and assemble cannons? You have the carriage, wheels and gun tube, all needing different colours. As shown with someone else’s build here. If you glue all three together before painting one needs to be careful not to have paint colours to go over.
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I’ve just bought this book in preparation of building Heller’s 1/150 Le Superbe as HMS Spartiate. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/551703.The_Ship_of_the_Line
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Nice. I may try that myself. Can you tell me the colours you used? I'm looking to build Heller's Le Superbe as HMS Spartiate and will use Victory's colour scheme. I do not have an air brush (or ventilation booth) so will use traditional brushed paints and rattle cans. My local shop has Tamiya but I can source online most brands. I appreciate any guidance, thanks. What's your thought on air brushes with acrylic, is a booth necessary? I don't want to stink up the house, though I have bathroom ceiling fan beside my worktop. I'm thinking of getting an air brush, but I'm not sure.
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Do you prime on the sprue with touch up at separation points later? This seems easier for painting the tiny parts.
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Painting the 1/180 scale HMS Victory
Admiral Beez replied to ronald305's topic in Plastic model kits
I’m attempting this same paint scheme. Can you tell me what Tamiya paints you used for the rest of the ship? -
I wonder if I can get spray cans for the whole thing, and skip the brushing entirely, beyond the fine details. So far we have yellow ochre, https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/spray-ts-plastics/ts-34-camel-yellow/ And wood deck tan, https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/spray-ts-plastics/ts-68-wooden-deck-tan/ Would you recommend this primer? https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/finishing/surface-primerplastic-metal/ My thinking is gray is probably better than white. But I don’t know.
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Thanks. I didn’t know Heller kits have to be primed first if using acrylic. Can you prime before you glue? I’m a little worried of the primer covering up too much detail. Perhaps I’m best to get the Tamiya spray primer to ensure a smooth, light coat. Do you recommend Tamiya paints for brush application after priming? Is it necessary to wear a respirator mask or have a paint booth when spraying acrylics? I need to find a colour guide for HMS Victory with colour codes from the paint brands. Ideally Tamiya so I can support my local shop.
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My local hobby shop carries Tamiya paints. I've just bought Heller's 1/150 Le Superbe plastic kit and plan to paint her as HMS Spartiate. I would use the colour recommendations for any HMS Victory plastic kit. However I do not know what colours to purchase. I do not have an air brush, though I could consider a rattle can for priming, if this is thought necessary? It's my first kit after a 18 year paternity leave so I want to do my research and start off on the right foot. All advice is welcome, cheers.
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I am about to start Heller’s 1/150 Le Superbe as HMS Spartiate. I notice your ship sides have plank lines rather than the plywood look. How did you do this? Thanks.
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For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
Admiral Beez replied to ccoyle's topic in New member Introductions
Thanks for this. Here’s my intro post -
For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
Admiral Beez replied to ccoyle's topic in New member Introductions
I’m returning to ship model building after an 18 year maternity leave. I’ve just bought Heller’s 1/150 Le Superbe, but now I’m a little worried …. Just a little but I rigged a plastic kit ship of the line about 20 years ago so I should recall enough. My intention is to build a ship over a year or more, no rush. That said, I may buy a small, inexpensive plastic kit to practice on first. Like this http://www.hobbylinc.com/airfix-hms-bark-endeavour-sailing-shipcaptain-cook-plastic-model-ship-kit-1:120-50047
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