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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
I always use the same brand thinner with the brand of paint but no special leveling thinner. I generally aim to get my primer undercoat looking as if it was the final coat and my pathetic Ninja air compressor doesn't provide much airbrush pressure so I do lots of light coats with well-thinned paint and it somehow it all comes out fairly smooth (with a very slight texture that's visible under magnification and isn't shiny).
Since I'm doing military subjects my "technique" seems to work out well for me, but I admit I'm just a 1 trick pony when it comes to airbrushing. Bissy #1 is actually the first time I used one... before that I used only rattlecans and hairy sticks so I should probably get more up to speed on the thing.
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in IJN Mikasa by CDW - Wave Models - 1:200 scale - PLASTIC
Cool! Hope you'll do a log of that one too when the time comes. I've managed to collect several of the big 1/200 kits but not that one.
Really enjoying this build; I've got this kit/Pontos set tucked away in my stash for the future and it's great to see it go together.
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channell got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
I always use the same brand thinner with the brand of paint but no special leveling thinner. I generally aim to get my primer undercoat looking as if it was the final coat and my pathetic Ninja air compressor doesn't provide much airbrush pressure so I do lots of light coats with well-thinned paint and it somehow it all comes out fairly smooth (with a very slight texture that's visible under magnification and isn't shiny).
Since I'm doing military subjects my "technique" seems to work out well for me, but I admit I'm just a 1 trick pony when it comes to airbrushing. Bissy #1 is actually the first time I used one... before that I used only rattlecans and hairy sticks so I should probably get more up to speed on the thing.
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
A lot of the finer detail is missing/damaged; I also used the KA detail set (which isn't as accurate, detailed and shiny as the Pontos set) on that one and besides, the fun in the journey, right? Can't have fun building if the building has already been done!
Besides, I'm better at this stuff now than I was 5 years ago so I'll get even better results. I'm really pushing for something great here... don't know if I'll succeed in the end but I'm sure trying anyway.
It's been nice to have the bits of my original Bismarck for spares/color experimentation and the experience of building this kit before is a big help with my planning and execution of the new build, so I don't feel like it's a big waste. I also have semi-vague intentions to do a 1/200 Bismarck wreck someday with Bissy #1... something I don't think has been done before and that would be really cool to see.
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channell got a reaction from BenF89 in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Yep, they are PE... truth is mine aren't perfect either but I guess they turned out OK.
The Pontos PE set comes with little PE drill guide plates meant to be taped on the hull for easy drilling of the step holes; on this kit I inletted the plates straight onto the hull. While it makes for perfectly straight holes in the end, I don't think I'll do it again as it was a lot more work and I ended up having to drill the holes out again anyway because they filled up with primer. Otherwise, it was just carefully "gluing legs on an ant" and trying to keep 'em straight as I went.
BTW, got my red-brown lower hull painted last night (the superstructure is the messed up pieces of the original Bissy)...
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channell got a reaction from Canute in IJN Mikasa by CDW - Wave Models - 1:200 scale - PLASTIC
Cool! Hope you'll do a log of that one too when the time comes. I've managed to collect several of the big 1/200 kits but not that one.
Really enjoying this build; I've got this kit/Pontos set tucked away in my stash for the future and it's great to see it go together.
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channell got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
I always use the same brand thinner with the brand of paint but no special leveling thinner. I generally aim to get my primer undercoat looking as if it was the final coat and my pathetic Ninja air compressor doesn't provide much airbrush pressure so I do lots of light coats with well-thinned paint and it somehow it all comes out fairly smooth (with a very slight texture that's visible under magnification and isn't shiny).
Since I'm doing military subjects my "technique" seems to work out well for me, but I admit I'm just a 1 trick pony when it comes to airbrushing. Bissy #1 is actually the first time I used one... before that I used only rattlecans and hairy sticks so I should probably get more up to speed on the thing.
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channell got a reaction from herask in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Yep, they are PE... truth is mine aren't perfect either but I guess they turned out OK.
The Pontos PE set comes with little PE drill guide plates meant to be taped on the hull for easy drilling of the step holes; on this kit I inletted the plates straight onto the hull. While it makes for perfectly straight holes in the end, I don't think I'll do it again as it was a lot more work and I ended up having to drill the holes out again anyway because they filled up with primer. Otherwise, it was just carefully "gluing legs on an ant" and trying to keep 'em straight as I went.
BTW, got my red-brown lower hull painted last night (the superstructure is the messed up pieces of the original Bissy)...
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channell got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
A lot of the finer detail is missing/damaged; I also used the KA detail set (which isn't as accurate, detailed and shiny as the Pontos set) on that one and besides, the fun in the journey, right? Can't have fun building if the building has already been done!
Besides, I'm better at this stuff now than I was 5 years ago so I'll get even better results. I'm really pushing for something great here... don't know if I'll succeed in the end but I'm sure trying anyway.
It's been nice to have the bits of my original Bismarck for spares/color experimentation and the experience of building this kit before is a big help with my planning and execution of the new build, so I don't feel like it's a big waste. I also have semi-vague intentions to do a 1/200 Bismarck wreck someday with Bissy #1... something I don't think has been done before and that would be really cool to see.
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channell reacted to CDW in IJN Mikasa by CDW - Wave Models - 1:200 scale - PLASTIC
Almost finished with the mast construction now and will get them painted up before the weekend's over (hopefully). Just dry fitting here for fit before painting.
Top 2/3 of the masts will be a radome tan color as is seen on the foremast now, and the bottom 1/3 black/gray.
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channell reacted to drobinson02199 in RMS Titanic 1912 by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Amati - Scale 1:250
First two decks planked and installed, and cabin structures built on the stern deck.
Other decks also planked, awaiting installation.
Regards,
David
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channell got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Yep, they are PE... truth is mine aren't perfect either but I guess they turned out OK.
The Pontos PE set comes with little PE drill guide plates meant to be taped on the hull for easy drilling of the step holes; on this kit I inletted the plates straight onto the hull. While it makes for perfectly straight holes in the end, I don't think I'll do it again as it was a lot more work and I ended up having to drill the holes out again anyway because they filled up with primer. Otherwise, it was just carefully "gluing legs on an ant" and trying to keep 'em straight as I went.
BTW, got my red-brown lower hull painted last night (the superstructure is the messed up pieces of the original Bissy)...
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channell reacted to CDW in IJN Mikasa by CDW - Wave Models - 1:200 scale - PLASTIC
Thanks!
I planned to do the 1:200 USS Hornet next, but have not yet acquired all the details pieces I want for it. The hangar area deserves a lot of love on that model, and lights, too.
There's a lot that remains to be done before Mikasa is finished. Lots of small, fiddly pieces and parts. Particularly on the hull. All kinds of torpedo net rigging, booms, walkways, and the nets themselves. More guns, and lots of boats.
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channell reacted to CDW in IJN Mikasa by CDW - Wave Models - 1:200 scale - PLASTIC
Main mast with working boom under construction.
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in IJN Mikasa by CDW - Wave Models - 1:200 scale - PLASTIC
Wow, fast progress and fastidious attention to detail!
You're in danger of finishing this thing soon... got plans for the next build yet?
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channell got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Yep, they are PE... truth is mine aren't perfect either but I guess they turned out OK.
The Pontos PE set comes with little PE drill guide plates meant to be taped on the hull for easy drilling of the step holes; on this kit I inletted the plates straight onto the hull. While it makes for perfectly straight holes in the end, I don't think I'll do it again as it was a lot more work and I ended up having to drill the holes out again anyway because they filled up with primer. Otherwise, it was just carefully "gluing legs on an ant" and trying to keep 'em straight as I went.
BTW, got my red-brown lower hull painted last night (the superstructure is the messed up pieces of the original Bissy)...
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channell got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Yep, they are PE... truth is mine aren't perfect either but I guess they turned out OK.
The Pontos PE set comes with little PE drill guide plates meant to be taped on the hull for easy drilling of the step holes; on this kit I inletted the plates straight onto the hull. While it makes for perfectly straight holes in the end, I don't think I'll do it again as it was a lot more work and I ended up having to drill the holes out again anyway because they filled up with primer. Otherwise, it was just carefully "gluing legs on an ant" and trying to keep 'em straight as I went.
BTW, got my red-brown lower hull painted last night (the superstructure is the messed up pieces of the original Bissy)...
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channell got a reaction from Richmond in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Yep, they are PE... truth is mine aren't perfect either but I guess they turned out OK.
The Pontos PE set comes with little PE drill guide plates meant to be taped on the hull for easy drilling of the step holes; on this kit I inletted the plates straight onto the hull. While it makes for perfectly straight holes in the end, I don't think I'll do it again as it was a lot more work and I ended up having to drill the holes out again anyway because they filled up with primer. Otherwise, it was just carefully "gluing legs on an ant" and trying to keep 'em straight as I went.
BTW, got my red-brown lower hull painted last night (the superstructure is the messed up pieces of the original Bissy)...
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channell got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Something funky about the plastic Trumpeter uses for these 1/200 kits... they just don't like to take paint straight out of the box. I try to rough up the plastic a little with 4-600 grit sandpaper and/or fine steel wool, then hit it with rattlecan Tamiya primer (airbrush primer for smaller bits)... after that I have no problems getting airbrushed acrylics to behave well. Of course I can't help cutting up and rebuilding the damn things so A LOT of surface prep is generally par for the course on my builds.
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channell got a reaction from yvesvidal in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Thanks Richmond!
Hit a milestone; the hull is done, PE is complete and Bissy is finally getting her final colors...
I first planned to paint the upper hull in Model Masters "grau" but it didn't look right so I went with Tamiya "sky grey" instead. On the real ship the hull was painted a somewhat darker shade of grey than the superstructure and this color goes nicely with my upper hull paint choice (Model Masters Litchtgrau); I am purposely aiming for lighter hues than real-life for scale effect and am admittedly more interested in a model that looks good than fretting over exact color matches so hopefully the infamous Teutonic rivet counters that haunt the darker reaches of the model interwebs don't go all gestapo on me.
It's a big hull to paint with a little airbrush but (along with the white primer) it's a good way to get an ever so slightly streaked look that adds some depth to the hull. It took a couple hours to get done.
Next comes the red anti-fouling paint and last the dark grey boot top; I'm giving at least a full day of dry time between each so I don't have to worry about pulling up any paint with the masking tape (always a lurking problem on Trumpeter big boat plastics).
Until next time...
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channell got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Yep, they are PE... truth is mine aren't perfect either but I guess they turned out OK.
The Pontos PE set comes with little PE drill guide plates meant to be taped on the hull for easy drilling of the step holes; on this kit I inletted the plates straight onto the hull. While it makes for perfectly straight holes in the end, I don't think I'll do it again as it was a lot more work and I ended up having to drill the holes out again anyway because they filled up with primer. Otherwise, it was just carefully "gluing legs on an ant" and trying to keep 'em straight as I went.
BTW, got my red-brown lower hull painted last night (the superstructure is the messed up pieces of the original Bissy)...
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channell got a reaction from Beef Wellington in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Yep, they are PE... truth is mine aren't perfect either but I guess they turned out OK.
The Pontos PE set comes with little PE drill guide plates meant to be taped on the hull for easy drilling of the step holes; on this kit I inletted the plates straight onto the hull. While it makes for perfectly straight holes in the end, I don't think I'll do it again as it was a lot more work and I ended up having to drill the holes out again anyway because they filled up with primer. Otherwise, it was just carefully "gluing legs on an ant" and trying to keep 'em straight as I went.
BTW, got my red-brown lower hull painted last night (the superstructure is the messed up pieces of the original Bissy)...
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Yep, they are PE... truth is mine aren't perfect either but I guess they turned out OK.
The Pontos PE set comes with little PE drill guide plates meant to be taped on the hull for easy drilling of the step holes; on this kit I inletted the plates straight onto the hull. While it makes for perfectly straight holes in the end, I don't think I'll do it again as it was a lot more work and I ended up having to drill the holes out again anyway because they filled up with primer. Otherwise, it was just carefully "gluing legs on an ant" and trying to keep 'em straight as I went.
BTW, got my red-brown lower hull painted last night (the superstructure is the messed up pieces of the original Bissy)...
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Something funky about the plastic Trumpeter uses for these 1/200 kits... they just don't like to take paint straight out of the box. I try to rough up the plastic a little with 4-600 grit sandpaper and/or fine steel wool, then hit it with rattlecan Tamiya primer (airbrush primer for smaller bits)... after that I have no problems getting airbrushed acrylics to behave well. Of course I can't help cutting up and rebuilding the damn things so A LOT of surface prep is generally par for the course on my builds.
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channell got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Thanks Richmond!
Hit a milestone; the hull is done, PE is complete and Bissy is finally getting her final colors...
I first planned to paint the upper hull in Model Masters "grau" but it didn't look right so I went with Tamiya "sky grey" instead. On the real ship the hull was painted a somewhat darker shade of grey than the superstructure and this color goes nicely with my upper hull paint choice (Model Masters Litchtgrau); I am purposely aiming for lighter hues than real-life for scale effect and am admittedly more interested in a model that looks good than fretting over exact color matches so hopefully the infamous Teutonic rivet counters that haunt the darker reaches of the model interwebs don't go all gestapo on me.
It's a big hull to paint with a little airbrush but (along with the white primer) it's a good way to get an ever so slightly streaked look that adds some depth to the hull. It took a couple hours to get done.
Next comes the red anti-fouling paint and last the dark grey boot top; I'm giving at least a full day of dry time between each so I don't have to worry about pulling up any paint with the masking tape (always a lurking problem on Trumpeter big boat plastics).
Until next time...
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