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    Kevin got a reaction from PeterB010 in St Nectan by Kevin - FINISHED - Mountfleet Models - 1/32 - Steam Trawler - Completed June 2020   
    Good afternoon everyone
     
    been thinking of how to display this 6 foot monster, and what configuration i would like to display, any ideas gratefully accepted
     
    anyway with that in mind, i did a few detail bits
    made the lockers look like they opened, still to be painted

    a stash of barrels

    and the ash chutes are fixed into position
     
     
     
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    Kevin got a reaction from PeterB010 in St Nectan by Kevin - FINISHED - Mountfleet Models - 1/32 - Steam Trawler - Completed June 2020   
    good evening everyone
     
    left the diorama for a while, i have a build to do as well
     
    the hull is getting some attention now, starting with the after capping rail, i have still to adjust it width wise where the rail leave the rounded part of the cod liver house, but will be done as the next part is made up

    and today she saw her first coats of paint on the hull, i can now see the areas that need work doing on it
     
     







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    Kevin got a reaction from Old Collingwood in U-552 by yvesvidal - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/48 - PLASTIC - Type VIIC U-boat   
    yet again the memories of the ballast/ fuel tanks came flooding back (see what i did there)
     
    on the 1960 RN diesel boats numbers 3 and 5 ballast tanks served this purpose, giving a fuel capacity of 99,000 gallons of diesoil, enough to go around the world the fuel was taken from the top of the tank,  and went to the engines via seperators
     
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    Kevin got a reaction from popeye the sailor in St Nectan by Kevin - FINISHED - Mountfleet Models - 1/32 - Steam Trawler - Completed June 2020   
    good evening everyone
     
    left the diorama for a while, i have a build to do as well
     
    the hull is getting some attention now, starting with the after capping rail, i have still to adjust it width wise where the rail leave the rounded part of the cod liver house, but will be done as the next part is made up

    and today she saw her first coats of paint on the hull, i can now see the areas that need work doing on it
     
     







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    Kevin got a reaction from FriedClams in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    Good evening everyone
     
    thank you for the comments and likes
     
    my test piece continues to be worked on, the tide line is pva glue fine gritty sand and various washes and acrylics
     
    please tell me what you think ( and be honest) if you make me cry with negative remarks, no one will see the tears lol 












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    Kevin got a reaction from BobCardone in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    good evening everyone, from a lovely locked in, self isolating Somerset, i dont have the plague, just retired and enjoying being at home, hope everyone one id safe and well out there
     
    well i now have the pier frame work made up, i will need to cut some bits out, as it will form the support for the build, and contain the electrics, forgot the photo, but what was there before, now has a top to form the jetty deck, thid is it
     
    the whole unit will be covered in plasterboard, lighter materials are available in the shops, but i dont have any, and the shops are shut,
    this has been cut into small sections, although i cannot remember why, the top paper removed (very messy) and brick work cut in (even messier)
    the board was then sprayed in grey primer as i was going to use acrylics with lots of dry brushing the primer would also keep the dust down and act as the base colour for the grouting
     
    after quite a few hours experimenting with different stone effects, some worked better than others, then i made a mistake, well accident, and spilt some wash which i was using to tone down the grouting, and the result was better than anything i had done
     
    so here  are a few photos. still very much WIP
     
     
     
     














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    Kevin got a reaction from BLACK VIKING in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    Good evening everyone
     
    thank you for the comments and likes
     
    my test piece continues to be worked on, the tide line is pva glue fine gritty sand and various washes and acrylics
     
    please tell me what you think ( and be honest) if you make me cry with negative remarks, no one will see the tears lol 












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    Kevin reacted to lmagna in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    Very nice looking job Kevin. 
     
    I am not certain about where you are in England, but here in Washington USA. our average tide is around 12'. Sometimes it can get considerably larger. At any rate, around here the barnacles and mussels would go much further down the middle of the tide line and there would be staining between the middle section and the high tide mark. Kind of like a stratification of growth if that makes any sense to you. 
     
    https://www.hakaimagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/snorkling-embed-for-web.mp4
     

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    Kevin reacted to mtaylor in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    I'm in agreement with the others.  Looks great.
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    Kevin got a reaction from lmagna in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    Good evening everyone
     
    thank you for the comments and likes
     
    my test piece continues to be worked on, the tide line is pva glue fine gritty sand and various washes and acrylics
     
    please tell me what you think ( and be honest) if you make me cry with negative remarks, no one will see the tears lol 












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    Kevin got a reaction from lmagna in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    good evening everyone, from a lovely locked in, self isolating Somerset, i dont have the plague, just retired and enjoying being at home, hope everyone one id safe and well out there
     
    well i now have the pier frame work made up, i will need to cut some bits out, as it will form the support for the build, and contain the electrics, forgot the photo, but what was there before, now has a top to form the jetty deck, thid is it
     
    the whole unit will be covered in plasterboard, lighter materials are available in the shops, but i dont have any, and the shops are shut,
    this has been cut into small sections, although i cannot remember why, the top paper removed (very messy) and brick work cut in (even messier)
    the board was then sprayed in grey primer as i was going to use acrylics with lots of dry brushing the primer would also keep the dust down and act as the base colour for the grouting
     
    after quite a few hours experimenting with different stone effects, some worked better than others, then i made a mistake, well accident, and spilt some wash which i was using to tone down the grouting, and the result was better than anything i had done
     
    so here  are a few photos. still very much WIP
     
     
     
     














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    Kevin got a reaction from mtaylor in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    Good evening everyone
     
    thank you for the comments and likes
     
    my test piece continues to be worked on, the tide line is pva glue fine gritty sand and various washes and acrylics
     
    please tell me what you think ( and be honest) if you make me cry with negative remarks, no one will see the tears lol 












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    Kevin got a reaction from yvesvidal in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    Good evening everyone
     
    thank you for the comments and likes
     
    my test piece continues to be worked on, the tide line is pva glue fine gritty sand and various washes and acrylics
     
    please tell me what you think ( and be honest) if you make me cry with negative remarks, no one will see the tears lol 












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    Kevin got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    good evening everyone, from a lovely locked in, self isolating Somerset, i dont have the plague, just retired and enjoying being at home, hope everyone one id safe and well out there
     
    well i now have the pier frame work made up, i will need to cut some bits out, as it will form the support for the build, and contain the electrics, forgot the photo, but what was there before, now has a top to form the jetty deck, thid is it
     
    the whole unit will be covered in plasterboard, lighter materials are available in the shops, but i dont have any, and the shops are shut,
    this has been cut into small sections, although i cannot remember why, the top paper removed (very messy) and brick work cut in (even messier)
    the board was then sprayed in grey primer as i was going to use acrylics with lots of dry brushing the primer would also keep the dust down and act as the base colour for the grouting
     
    after quite a few hours experimenting with different stone effects, some worked better than others, then i made a mistake, well accident, and spilt some wash which i was using to tone down the grouting, and the result was better than anything i had done
     
    so here  are a few photos. still very much WIP
     
     
     
     














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    Kevin got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    Good evening everyone
     
    thank you for the comments and likes
     
    my test piece continues to be worked on, the tide line is pva glue fine gritty sand and various washes and acrylics
     
    please tell me what you think ( and be honest) if you make me cry with negative remarks, no one will see the tears lol 












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    Kevin got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    Good evening everyone
     
    thank you for the comments and likes
     
    my test piece continues to be worked on, the tide line is pva glue fine gritty sand and various washes and acrylics
     
    please tell me what you think ( and be honest) if you make me cry with negative remarks, no one will see the tears lol 












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    Kevin got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    good evening everyone, from a lovely locked in, self isolating Somerset, i dont have the plague, just retired and enjoying being at home, hope everyone one id safe and well out there
     
    well i now have the pier frame work made up, i will need to cut some bits out, as it will form the support for the build, and contain the electrics, forgot the photo, but what was there before, now has a top to form the jetty deck, thid is it
     
    the whole unit will be covered in plasterboard, lighter materials are available in the shops, but i dont have any, and the shops are shut,
    this has been cut into small sections, although i cannot remember why, the top paper removed (very messy) and brick work cut in (even messier)
    the board was then sprayed in grey primer as i was going to use acrylics with lots of dry brushing the primer would also keep the dust down and act as the base colour for the grouting
     
    after quite a few hours experimenting with different stone effects, some worked better than others, then i made a mistake, well accident, and spilt some wash which i was using to tone down the grouting, and the result was better than anything i had done
     
    so here  are a few photos. still very much WIP
     
     
     
     














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    Kevin reacted to FriedClams in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    Nice progress on your diorama Kevin - it's looking good!  I like the way your stone work is turning out.
    Sometimes things just happen that way and one can never be sure what will look best.  The next time, it won't be an accident - it will be experience.  Keep it coming.
     
    Gary
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    Kevin got a reaction from BLACK VIKING in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    good evening everyone, from a lovely locked in, self isolating Somerset, i dont have the plague, just retired and enjoying being at home, hope everyone one id safe and well out there
     
    well i now have the pier frame work made up, i will need to cut some bits out, as it will form the support for the build, and contain the electrics, forgot the photo, but what was there before, now has a top to form the jetty deck, thid is it
     
    the whole unit will be covered in plasterboard, lighter materials are available in the shops, but i dont have any, and the shops are shut,
    this has been cut into small sections, although i cannot remember why, the top paper removed (very messy) and brick work cut in (even messier)
    the board was then sprayed in grey primer as i was going to use acrylics with lots of dry brushing the primer would also keep the dust down and act as the base colour for the grouting
     
    after quite a few hours experimenting with different stone effects, some worked better than others, then i made a mistake, well accident, and spilt some wash which i was using to tone down the grouting, and the result was better than anything i had done
     
    so here  are a few photos. still very much WIP
     
     
     
     














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    Kevin got a reaction from FriedClams in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    good evening everyone, from a lovely locked in, self isolating Somerset, i dont have the plague, just retired and enjoying being at home, hope everyone one id safe and well out there
     
    well i now have the pier frame work made up, i will need to cut some bits out, as it will form the support for the build, and contain the electrics, forgot the photo, but what was there before, now has a top to form the jetty deck, thid is it
     
    the whole unit will be covered in plasterboard, lighter materials are available in the shops, but i dont have any, and the shops are shut,
    this has been cut into small sections, although i cannot remember why, the top paper removed (very messy) and brick work cut in (even messier)
    the board was then sprayed in grey primer as i was going to use acrylics with lots of dry brushing the primer would also keep the dust down and act as the base colour for the grouting
     
    after quite a few hours experimenting with different stone effects, some worked better than others, then i made a mistake, well accident, and spilt some wash which i was using to tone down the grouting, and the result was better than anything i had done
     
    so here  are a few photos. still very much WIP
     
     
     
     














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    Kevin got a reaction from Tigerdvr in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    Good evening Everyone
     
    The top of the wooden jetty is complete (when i say complete, it means lots more still to do)
    i now have 4 feet of stone jetty to think about, 
     
    the pier legs are not secured, as i dont have a definite height yet
     
      
     







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    Kevin got a reaction from hexnut in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    good evening everyone, from a lovely locked in, self isolating Somerset, i dont have the plague, just retired and enjoying being at home, hope everyone one id safe and well out there
     
    well i now have the pier frame work made up, i will need to cut some bits out, as it will form the support for the build, and contain the electrics, forgot the photo, but what was there before, now has a top to form the jetty deck, thid is it
     
    the whole unit will be covered in plasterboard, lighter materials are available in the shops, but i dont have any, and the shops are shut,
    this has been cut into small sections, although i cannot remember why, the top paper removed (very messy) and brick work cut in (even messier)
    the board was then sprayed in grey primer as i was going to use acrylics with lots of dry brushing the primer would also keep the dust down and act as the base colour for the grouting
     
    after quite a few hours experimenting with different stone effects, some worked better than others, then i made a mistake, well accident, and spilt some wash which i was using to tone down the grouting, and the result was better than anything i had done
     
    so here  are a few photos. still very much WIP
     
     
     
     














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    Kevin got a reaction from FriedClams in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    Good evening Everyone
     
    The top of the wooden jetty is complete (when i say complete, it means lots more still to do)
    i now have 4 feet of stone jetty to think about, 
     
    the pier legs are not secured, as i dont have a definite height yet
     
      
     







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    Kevin got a reaction from hexnut in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    good evening everyone
     
    i will move the boat in the morning for a photo shoot to show better what is is all about, but today has been continuing the wood pier / jetty 
     
    i dont want a pristine looking area, i want it to looked work and battered, here is the start
     
     




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    Kevin got a reaction from hexnut in Diorama for St Nectan by Kevin - 1/32 - DIORAMA   
    Good evening everyone
    taking advice, i have scaled the plans back, what i am aiming for now is just a harbour wall with a wooden jettey, this will serve as another point of interest and as a stand, there will be no water, or beach
     
    the white unit will be used as a prop for now, and serves as a guide for height and width
     
     
    for the wooded jetty which is being built first, it will stand above the height of the build(as if the tide was out and the end of a jetty train track way
     
    the boat reminds just how much work i have myself in for

    practising wood effects on balsa, sprayed black with brown drybrushing and getting an effect i like using a wire brush before paint
     
     

    jetty platform.is quite big

    track base going in, this is from the trumpeter BR52 war train i was building

    the sleepers were treated the same as the balsa
    tonight the track bed is laid, the other side although will be a working jetty i want it to be a lot cleaner

    as she stands tonight

     
     
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