cog Posted February 13, 2017 Share #421 Posted February 13, 2017 The hull looks very good now. Wouldn't have expected sienna to do that, but I should have known colourwise. Yes, those turrets aren't for pussies;) They stretch the whole breadth of my hand. Did you use a larger nozzle on he airbrush for the primer? Can' wait to set mine up. I'll be having enough to do when I can start priming. The box with parts to prime starts to fill up Elijah, BANYAN, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share #422 Posted February 13, 2017 I used the .4mm for the hull overspray but the .15 for the primer as there as so many little bits, and I thinned the AK primer by about 20-% continually cleaning the nozzle. Worked fine. cog, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share #423 Posted February 14, 2017 Moving on with the mains guns whilst the hull sets, after the primer coat, some pre shading then filling it in and overspraying. Then a lighter highlight Then masking to bring up sharp edges with 50/50 mix of light grey and white Finally a grey filter added to tone it down. next will be the blast bags and gun tubs, then washes and weathering. popeye the sailor, src, Captain Slog and 23 others 26 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted February 14, 2017 Share #424 Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) You're getting quite the dab hand at this Greg; those gun turrets look very good indeed. Nice work. cheers Pat Edited February 15, 2017 by BANYAN Canute, popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted February 15, 2017 Share #425 Posted February 15, 2017 Greg, that is some impressive detailing there. Watching you layer paint brings the same awe to me as watching our scenic artists give a hunk of gel coat and fiberglass life. Two questions, there are some very tiny trusses or ladders at the base of the barrels and two "wings" on the rear of the turrets, what are they? Sam RGL, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted February 15, 2017 Share #426 Posted February 15, 2017 Painting really is an 'art' as you are showing Greg, great work indeed. Old Collingwood, src, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #427 Posted February 15, 2017 I expect the trusses hold the bottom of the blast bags and the wings are range finders. src, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share #428 Posted February 16, 2017 A little more work on the main guns, the blast bags completed and painted, the gun tubs added and the first wash applied to bring out detail before weathering. mrshanks, BANYAN, gjdale and 18 others 21 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted February 16, 2017 Share #429 Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) That is stunning Greg, really good work with the airbrush. Weathering; looks like you have started - there appears to be some nice grime effect in the gun tubs at least. and the looks of some rust on the leading oblique plates of the rangefinder extensions? cheers Pat Edited February 16, 2017 by BANYAN popeye the sailor, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted February 16, 2017 Share #430 Posted February 16, 2017 Thanks Greg, I wondered if those were range finders. I am confused about the trusses still. I hope you dont mind, I edited your photo and highlighted the parts I was referring to. Sam FatFingers, davec, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share #431 Posted February 16, 2017 I've read some they are some type of measuring instruments Old Collingwood, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted February 16, 2017 Share #432 Posted February 16, 2017 This is what I could find: on a good day the turret recieved information from the director on the foretop. This used radar to get precise range information and had a stereoscopic system as backup.If the turret stopped receiving information from the fire control computer the turret would switch to local control. This was entirely stereoscopic, and thats why there are "wings" on the back part of the turret, this houses the lenses for the rangefinder within the turret. src, docidle, Old Collingwood and 4 others 7 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted February 16, 2017 Share #433 Posted February 16, 2017 Those tubs were fitted in 1945, on one of the front turrets and the rear turret. They do give something extra, that's what I can't add on the Musashi. Love the detail you added with the paint, Greg. Wonderful work on that. RGL, Old Collingwood, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share #434 Posted February 16, 2017 Banyan, only used a light wash so far, grime and rust then salt to go. Once that's done I can add the railings then park them. I'm working on the secondary guns at the same time plus a few other bits and pieces. Your advice on the airbrush has been invaluable to me. It's such a big kit, it takes a lot of paint. My trigger application has improved a lot, bit like my normal work tools, gentle application with the centre of the index finger gets the most accurate results without flinching. Old Collingwood, mtaylor, src and 5 others 8 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted February 16, 2017 Share #435 Posted February 16, 2017 Glad the airbrush has turned out to your liking; can't beat good tools that are handled correctly (work or play) You have leap frogged me in application though as I have never tried layering shading etc. After seeing your efforts here I may consider this as an option for Vampire as i have the original resin hull to play with first. cheers Pat mtaylor, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted February 17, 2017 Share #436 Posted February 17, 2017 look'in good Greg........you've really got a handle on airbrushing techniques Old Collingwood, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share #437 Posted February 20, 2017 As previously stated, whilst waiting on the lower hull to set, I've done up the secondary and main guns. This mean doing up the railings using ezline and adding rust, grime and salt streaks. Behind the forward turret are two paravanes, and the reference material is a bit vague here as some say there are paravanes n the aft secondary turret as well, but they don't fit so I have omitted them and may place them on the deck later. The next pieces are the sides for the main superstructure, the vents that go behind main turret two and a platform that will sit behind the main bridge superstructure. davec, popeye the sailor, BANYAN and 11 others 14 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share #438 Posted February 21, 2017 Next, completing the main guns. It took me 2 days to rig the railings which I lightly painted with grey and rust. I have added rust, grime and salt streaks to each gun. Then a dry fit to the hull, looks a bit stark but I'm happy. docidle, BANYAN, Jack12477 and 12 others 15 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 21, 2017 Share #439 Posted February 21, 2017 You ought be happy, Greg. Those guns look fantastic. cog, RGL, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted February 21, 2017 Share #440 Posted February 21, 2017 SUPERB Work :) OC RGL, Elijah, cog and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted February 21, 2017 Share #441 Posted February 21, 2017 The level of realism is very....REAL. Great job, Greg! Old Collingwood, mtaylor, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted February 21, 2017 Share #442 Posted February 21, 2017 Your painting makes it look very realistic. I like the way your railings turned out with the easy line. Might be even easier than the brass ones, considering the hardships those gave and give me. At least the look a lot better! As far I can see your kit has a lot more detail to the plastic to start with, which is a nice plus, a terrific job RGL, Elijah and Old Collingwood 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share #443 Posted February 21, 2017 Ah, morning Cog! cog 1 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted February 21, 2017 Share #444 Posted February 21, 2017 She's seen some serious sea-time this one; that is very effective weathering Greg. cheers Pat cog 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted February 21, 2017 Share #445 Posted February 21, 2017 Still up Greg, not passed modeller's bedtime Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share #446 Posted February 21, 2017 Time zones, 2020hrs here Elijah 1 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted February 21, 2017 Share #447 Posted February 21, 2017 So, looking at your avatar ... it's well passed Elijah 1 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cog Posted February 21, 2017 Share #449 Posted February 21, 2017 Congratulations! Big party for sure Elijah and Canute 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share #450 Posted February 21, 2017 She's stunning, we have daughters because we deserve them. Elijah, Canute and cog 3 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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