CDW Posted June 6, 2017 Share #61 Posted June 6, 2017 That's a bunch of small detail. Looks great! Canute and Captain Slog 2 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...
BANYAN Posted June 6, 2017 Share #62 Posted June 6, 2017 Those covered comms or Electronic Warfare (EW) domes (assuming that is what they are on the rear corners) seem a little advanced for WWII era Greg? - was this destroyer fitted as she was at the end of the war? Nice work on the super detailing. cheers Pat Canute 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...
RGL Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #63 Posted June 7, 2017 Pat, they aren't covered domes, they are just platforms that will have binoculars behind them (I think that's what you mean), the radio DF finder is above it, and I've scratch built a vent that appears on the Morskie plans. The radar is in the back ground and the top bridge is done (if that's what it's called). Im now working on the very top range director that will go on the tripod mast, once that's done I'll fix up the mast itself and I think it'll be ready for a lick of paint. WackoWolf, CDW, Ryland Craze and 8 others 11 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted June 7, 2017 Share #64 Posted June 7, 2017 very nice progress Greg........looking real good with all that PE Canute and src 2 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 June 7, 2017 Author Share #65 Posted June 7, 2017 Pat, is this what you meant? I included a picture from one of your Navy text books. WackoWolf, src, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #66 Posted June 7, 2017 Foremast range controller and platform complete. Added a few details to make it look a little better. The platform itself has a PE deck and rails as part of the upgrade, with triangular gussets underneath it, and the railings sand additional gussets were shaped on brass rod to make the circle. popeye the sailor, WackoWolf, src and 8 others 11 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted June 7, 2017 Share #67 Posted June 7, 2017 Hi Greg, sorry mate i thought it was resolved when you pointed out I had mis-identified the items. The items I was referencing to are those circled in a pic of yours I have edited. At first glance they looked a bit like a an EW equipment that emerged just after the war and I thought perhaps the Japanese were the first to use/invent it. I am wrong there I think. As you pointed out, these are the base for binoculars or some other equipment? Sorry to have confused the situation. Great diagram BTW - those were interesting Reference Manuals; ; the Admiralty Manuals of Seamanship (and the USN equivalent) are particularly useful for steel navy ships if you can get your hands on them - they were updated (new editions) every few years. cheers Pat Canute, src, coxswain and 4 others 7 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...
RGL Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share #68 Posted June 8, 2017 Yes mate, they are the pedestals for the fire controllers that I will plonk on top when I paint them. I have added hatches behind them otherwise one could not climb into them! I think EW was pretty rudimentary at this stage in 1945 as the IJN was struggling to keep its head above water! src, Canute, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share #69 Posted June 8, 2017 I'm sorry to bore people cluttering up your feed, but..it's a build log! Dryfit of the forward tripod mast to see how the balance is and I'm pretty happy, sanded off the ladder rungs which I will replace and the radio mast to go (which, I have lost or didn't get so I replaced it with a spare brass mast. Starting to come togeather. popeye the sailor, coxswain, cog and 9 others 12 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted June 8, 2017 Share #70 Posted June 8, 2017 There's going to be a night and day difference between the stock kit and what you're building. Captain Slog, Canute and src 3 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...
RGL Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share #71 Posted June 8, 2017 Finally the radio mast! Just have to prep up all the binoculars and fire control sets. Ryland Craze, popeye the sailor, WackoWolf and 8 others 11 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share #72 Posted June 8, 2017 About 60% of the deck fittings ready for the primer coat. It's amazing how all the detail gets away from you. Not included (nor started), lots and lots of guns and vents, 3 stacks, davits, stanchions and awning stanchions, depth charge stuff. Airbrush comes out tomorrow...... hexnut, CDW, Dubz and 8 others 11 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted June 8, 2017 Share #73 Posted June 8, 2017 "I think EW was pretty rudimentary at this stage in 1945 as the IJN was struggling to keep its head above water! " Thought that were their ships not turning into subs Wonderful work on the masts, super structure, and all the other giant details src, Canute, popeye the sailor 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...
Eddie Posted June 8, 2017 Share #74 Posted June 8, 2017 Hey howya goin Greg mate, shes looking good mate. popeye the sailor, RGL and Canute 3 Quote I'm probably not going to live long enough to build all these but I'm BLOODY going to try HAHAHA. Future Builds: The Schooner Bluenose, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (Gene Bodnar practicum - Plans from modelshipbuilder.com) HMS Victory, scale 1:64 or 1:48, POF Scratch Build (John McKay's plans) Current Builds: 42ft Longboat Armed for War 1834, scale 1:36 POF Scratch Build (Plans from A.N.C.R.E.) Galley Washington 1776, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (NRG's Plans) Ragusian Carrack, scale 1:59, POB kit (MarisStella) King of the Mississippi, scale 1:80, POB Kit (Artesania Latina) HMS Snake 1797, 18 Gun Sloop of War, scale 1:64, POB Kit (Jotika/CalderCraft) Current Build: Stage Coach 1848, scale 1:10, Kit (Artesania Latina) Shhh don't tell the Admins I'm building this I'll hide it here ^under this line^ so they don't see it HAHAHA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share #75 Posted June 9, 2017 Three shades of grey later, (the photo does not really show it), now I can paint the Lino decks and the wooden bridge floor grates. I'm hoping the filter will bring out some contrasts before pin washes then weathering. Let's see. cog, CDW, Ryland Craze and 7 others 10 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted June 10, 2017 Share #76 Posted June 10, 2017 look'in really sweet so far! when all those parts come together......are those sandbags falling off? cog and Canute 2 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 June 10, 2017 Author Share #77 Posted June 10, 2017 Apparently they are sisal bags, and yes, but there is a lot of glue involved. When finished I will run some thin line around them to represent rope. Canute and cog 2 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted June 10, 2017 Share #78 Posted June 10, 2017 Looking great mate - your attention to detail is amazing you have this knack of making the hardest thing look easy, and the end result is perfection. OC. cog and Canute 2 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...
WackoWolf Posted June 10, 2017 Share #79 Posted June 10, 2017 Where did you get all the sand bags from??? Canute and cog 2 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share #80 Posted June 10, 2017 Mr Wako, they are from Alliance Modelworks but quite expensive so I am really going to have to figure out a way to make my own. I have added a neutral grey filter filter which appears to have worked as advertised. I then painted and washed the sisal bags bags and dry brushed them, and painted the dodgers white and gave them a brown wash and dry brushed white over it. Now ow I can start to thrown the bits and pieces on, and weather it when it's all togeather. BANYAN, Dubz, WackoWolf and 10 others 13 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted June 10, 2017 Share #81 Posted June 10, 2017 No need to call me mr. I work far a living once, 3 years 5 month and 22 day and then gut hurt. And then had to get a real job instead of party all the time. popeye the sailor, Canute, RGL and 2 others 5 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted June 10, 2017 Share #82 Posted June 10, 2017 Didn't we all Joe See you still use Vallejo products ... Your three shades of grey look a bit yellowish on screen, Greg ... like you spraid sand all over. With regards to the sand bags, I thought your wife stiched the bags, and you had your children fill'em up, whilst you were supervising ... WackoWolf, src, popeye the sailor 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 June 11, 2017 Author Share #83 Posted June 11, 2017 Only the airbrush thinner and cleaner Canute 1 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share #84 Posted June 12, 2017 Slowly layering up, I've added the housing and cupboards for this back deck from scratch, the added the MG controllers, the deck hatch and ladder, the hid it with the bridge deck. I've added the binnacle and ships wheel, binoculars and search lights. cog, hexnut, WackoWolf and 9 others 12 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share #85 Posted June 12, 2017 And the top deck plus radar, more binoculars and railings Canute, CDW, hexnut and 7 others 10 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share #86 Posted June 12, 2017 Radio direction finder, tripod mast and mast placed. I have not glued it to the deck but it's the only way I can get it to align. A bit of touch up then weathering. hexnut, Canute, Captain Slog and 9 others 12 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted June 12, 2017 Share #87 Posted June 12, 2017 Very impressive Greg. You've made quite some way! A pitty that blow up finger keeps on appearing in your pictures. RGL, mtaylor, Canute and 2 others 5 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...
BANYAN Posted June 12, 2017 Share #88 Posted June 12, 2017 That is some very impressive detailing Greg. A closed in bridge on a 'tin can' - they had some luxury there cheers Pat src, Canute and mtaylor 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...
RGL Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share #89 Posted June 12, 2017 There's some footage of one of this class of cruiser on Utube where the decks are covered in ice, that would be over rated with an open deck. src, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share #90 Posted June 13, 2017 Weathering on the bridge is done, rust, grime and salt. I reckon I'll just leave it alone now as I'm tempting fate as I'll stuff it completely. coxswain, Canute, BANYAN and 9 others 12 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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