HMS Dreadnought 1907 by RGL - FINISHED - Zvezda - 1/350- PLASTIC

[Old Collingwood]

Thanks gents, I'll leave the talented to the scratch builders, I have several of Jean Boudriot's books (who recently passed), that is talent.

 

I use Tamiya rattle cans mostly for the big stuff, then washes and drybrushing. My next project is huge and I think the time has come to buy an airbrush.

Been thinking the same about an airbrush, but our room dictates i hav eto build on the living room table, so I have to be as tidy and smell free as poss, hence why when i used a rattle can I had to do it outside-doors closed then put it away to dry for a bit till the smell went off.

 

OC.

[Old Collingwood]

I have no idea where to start, internet research I expect, then shop for the cheapest price.

Badger are supposed to be good I have read.

 

OC.

[cog]

I have no idea where to start, internet research I expect, then shop for the cheapest price.

I found some value in this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Your-Guide-to-Buying-an-Airbrush-for-Model-Kit-Building-/10000000177318677/g.html

 

In the end it is the content of your wallet, and what you are prepared to pay. At present I've got four: two brand-less (one siphon fed the remainder gravity), a bulson, and a harder & steinbeck. As an after thought, you do notice the difference between low and high end airbrushes

[RGL]

So, considering a poor airbrush ruins work, what's the verdict?

[BANYAN]

Hi Greg,

 

I have 2 airbrush systems.  For general wide coverage with acrylics etc I use the Aztek; however, for finer work I use a Harder and Steenbeck (H&S) Infinity CR+ (German made).  This is a high end airbrush and top quality - mine has proven faultless and I am very happy with it.  No matter which airbrush you buy, a little practice and experimentation is necessary to get the best out of it but you would have no troubles with that.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[Captain Slog]

Mate, can't go wrong with Iwata, top Japanese quality.  I love mine in all it's shiny chrome goodness!

 

The Airbrushmegastore where I got mine was $100 cheaper than locally and I believe the store is over your side of the country. 

 

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2037-iwata-hp-c-plus-airbrush-review-moved-by-mod/?hl=iwata

 

 

The only thing is it is 0.3mm needle which is good for small to medium stuff, but full hulls could have done with a larger spray pattern.  I might look at getting a larger Iwata for that later considering I always end up painting my paper hulls anyway LOL

 

There is a guy on here who did a whole series of youtube videos and covers airbrushes. (Paul Bud....something) anyway you will see what I mean about laying down large volumes for hulls if you can find them.

 

I think the Iwata would be a good choice if you stick with the 1:350.  The Airbrushmegastore also has all the spare and replacement parts for all the Iwatas so support is there.

 

Anyway my 2 cents worth.

 

Cheers

Slog

 

Edit: by the way your latest progress shots are stunning.  I always wondered how labour intensive setting out and retrieving the nets would be in real life.

 

EDIT EDIT: Apologies to Paul, his name is Paul Budzik  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrdcVbQE5fUvTKxMbhnN_KQ

Edited September 8, 2016 by Captain Slog

[RGL]

Bugger, this is a whole new world. I reckon I've got about a month to go on this one, then a whole garden to weed and mulch plus my sideline of rowing coaching in summer. The next build will be a lot slower but bigger. I want to get this airbrush thingy sorted plus figuring out a compressor too.

[cog]

I use the cheaper ones for less important work, a.o. priming large surfaces. I prefer the Bulson/Harder & Steinbeck for more detailed work The H&S has two different needles and two cup sizes, which makes it more versatile (http://www.harder-airbrush.eu/en/infinity.html - the tow in one) but is rather pricey (simply put darn expensive) but I want to use it not just for modelling.

 

Compressors ... is a different piece of cake. Get a silent one, and one you can regulate the pressure easily. I've made the wrong buy, I can regulate the pressure, but it isn't easy.

Edited September 8, 2016 by cog

[gjdale]

I'll second Slog's vote of confidence in the Airbrush Megastore, Greg. Excellent service, great advice, good prices, and very quick turnaround. There's also a series of videos on their website.

 

Paul Budzik's videos on YouTube are also excellent and well worth taking a look at.

[Elijah]

Nice job Greg! Your ship looks great, however, I did notice in post 258, picture 3, that the port side waterway appears to be missing. I'm not sure if you noticed this, so I am just giving you a "head's up". I don't blame you for not seeing it, that thing is tiny !

[CDW]

Using an airbrush system, you are going to learn that a crucial part (maybe the most crucial part) of its use is keeping it clean. Over and over again, you are going to tear down, clean, and reassemble your airbrush. No way around it, no way to avoid it. With this is mind, the Harder and Steenbeck airbrush systems excel IMHO. Easy to tear down, easy to reassemble, easy to keep clean. There are other airbrush systems out there that perform well. But the H&S is probably the most high quality and simple out there. 

[cog]

Nibble1954 (your screen name is far to long ) You are dead right. Cleaning comes first and last.

 

Greg,

 

Don;'t look at it as "Bugger, this is a whole new world" - it's how I attacked it too - but it's fun to work with. With the H&S airbrush I got a CD on which they explained a lot and give prastice tips. I did actually follow those and it was fun to do. Gave me a sence of understanding the tool. I tought myself how to weld (CO2), before I started on my BLMC Mini Van. I spend quite some time trying it out on different metal thicknesses ... Don't rush yourself because you want to start your build .... When I see how you create this build ... it is inspiring and I wish I could do it the way you do .........................

Edited September 8, 2016 by cog

[RGL]

Nice job Greg! Your ship looks great, however, I did notice in post 258, picture 3, that the port side waterway appears to be missing. I'm not sure if you noticed this, so I am just giving you a "head's up". I don't blame you for not seeing it, that thing is tiny !

[RGL]

I think you mean the torpedo net shelves? They have been added, this photo is just to show how they jut out from the hull. If not, there is a good chance I've missed something!

[Elijah]

This is what I mean.

The starboard side has it, but not the port. I hope his helps!

[RGL]

It may just be the fit of the stick on deck, as it does not align perfectly at the bow and stern. The handrails have not yet been added in this photo and may conceal this? I must admit I have not noticed.

[amateur]

Hi elijah,

 

I dont understand the part you mean.

Earlier posts show the deck as one part, including the waterways.

What exactly is missing?

 

Jan

[cog]

It's hard to base your comments on the pictures from someone else, Elijah, try to be as specific as you can, for like Jan I cannot see the problem ....... THOUGH, don't let this be a reason not to comment in future!!!

[Elijah]

Oops! I think I may need a new pair of glasses! I think the way the lighting was made the waterway look gray, so I thought it wasn't there. Please accept my apologies!

[RGL]

It's only about 1mm wide, so it does take much of a change of camera angle to miss it, so you did well to pick it anyway. Work is in the road at the moment anyway. Dayshift kills me.

[RGL]

Ah, symmetry

[WackoWolf]

What Brian just said, since my spelling does SU*K lol

[CDW]

Greg

 

The model is looking just sensational. Details are crisp and sharp.

What set do the eyelets for tying off your rigging come with? Seems like those would come in handy for so many different models in 1:350 scale.

[RGL]

Go to the Northstar models website (Dr Google it), they are in the Ukraine and have some very useful stuff. Their eyelets and turnbuckles are very nice, I suggest you get 2, 1 to blacken and 1 to paint.

[RGL]

There always needs to be a ships cat

[RGL]

The running lines for the torpedo nets are now done, I have added the rear night lifebouys.

[RGL]

Next, the awning stanchions. This is pretty much the last of the onboard rigging and makes it all very busy.

[WackoWolf]

Almost there, Excellent detail work. Thanks for sharing

[CDW]

Excellent website/source (Northstar) for ship details. Thanks!

Edited September 14, 2016 by daddyrabbit1954

[BANYAN]

That's a lot of detail well executed for such a scale Greg - really getting the hang of it now huh?

 

cheers

 

Pat