Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set

[Old Collingwood]

I painted enamel (humrol)  on all my brass effect parts, and just forced dryed them with a hairdryer then did acrylic washes over it and dry brushed highlighting again with acrylic - straight after the enamel,  with no lifting or reacting of the different mediums.

 

OC.

[semorebutts]

Imagna, watch this its basically what I do. But I use a qtip. 

 

[lmagna]

Thanks semore

I think that makes it clear enough that even a dummy like me can do it with some practice. Looks like I'm not done spending yet!

 

The only problem I have with the film is not with the technique but with the hull weathering. I think that class of fast attack boats have fiberglass hulls and there is no way they would be rusted! But then it is a modern day ship so I could be wrong and opened my fat mouth again.

 

Thanks for the video it really is helpful along with all the other input above on the subject.

[JohnEnglish]

I asked because all the paint compatibility matrices I've seen have been similar to this one that cautions using enamel over acrylic.

 

[semorebutts]

Interesting!   The only problem i have is when im shading  a painted PE piece. If i use a qtip it will rub the paint off. But I use a brush and its fine. I think thats because I dont use primer though  

[nikbud]

18 minutes ago, JohnEnglish said:

I asked because all the paint compatibility matrices I've seen have been similar to this one that cautions using enamel over acrylic.

 

 

I have never come across this before and have never had a problem with applying enamel, or even oil paints over acrylic. I think the problem lies in applying paint over a coat that hasn't had enough time to "cure". I have always left a coat of paint at least 48 hours to cure before applying anything over the top.

[Old Collingwood]

It deffinatley  helps to heat up the enamel paint  to force dry it,   I used to work for a cycle manufacturer  and when we painted the frames with enamel paint  it was (in effect) backed on with heat  on a slow moving track with  heaters either side blasting hot air at them  - hence why I use a hairdryer on full and hot setting.

 

OC.

[semorebutts]

I rigged up the two cranes with EZ-line.  And again forgot to paint the PE line to the hook. Also I dont know If I can put the crane onto the ship now or if They will be in the way when I try to put the launches on.  

 

[Landrotten Highlander]

I'd say put the launches on first as long as they do not interfere with putting in the crane.

Otherwise: anything that sticks out.....

[popeye the sailor]

I'd say that's a sound plan of attack     the cranes look excellent.....well done!  

[semorebutts]

This is what I found this morning. No one wants to fess up to it lol. Its ok **** happens. It should be an easy fix to reglue in 3 spots, touch up the paint with the airbrush and re attach it.... in theory.  I bet I brake a railing or somthing on the ship before its repaired. 

[CDW]

The parakeet did it. Honest. 😎

[semorebutts]

Hmmmm.  Oliver is a trouble maker. 

[semorebutts]

All better, now just airbrush it again and re attach. 

[cog]

good save Scott

[semorebutts]

I touched up the damaged mast and re-attached it. It actually looks better than it did before. 

I supose  I can’t delay this any further. 😒I have begun the process of airbrushing the launches.  So far so good. 

 The first thing to do it to paint all the hulls with tamiyas hull red. 

pretty simple and came out ok. Next I will tape off the hulls and apply the greys. 

 

 

[Javlin]

 Scott what an outstanding build you have got going here still got pages to look at but work in my shop beckons.I want to share with you a build a fella is doing of the Eugen in doc/dio and plant a seed for lights maybe on Big Mo if you go down that path.This is his build log https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=171&t=123675 and if I may a pic and weathering is spot on Kevin

Edited December 16, 2018 by Javlin

[semorebutts]

Holy crap!! Thats one of the most amazing things ive ever seen!  That has to be home made PE. I dont think you can buy those PE sheet.... amazing!

[JohnEnglish]

23 hours ago, semorebutts said:

Holy crap!! Thats one of the most amazing things ive ever seen!  That has to be home made PE. I dont think you can buy those PE sheet.... amazing!

Yeah, further on down the page the guy says he designed the cranes, warehouses, and submarines himself in Adobe Illustrator and then sent them here (https://www.etchworks.eu/) to be made. He said he had to do that because he couldn't find what he wanted anywhere.

Edited December 17, 2018 by JohnEnglish

[semorebutts]

Absolutley amazing!

[JohnEnglish]

I read through the rest of the thread and he said he got a book that detailed U-Boat construction and he did a high resolution scan of a lot of the blueprints and images, imported them into Illustrator, and then traced them to make vector drawings. For the cranes and buildings he just found photographs online and traced them. He then sent the vector images to the photo etch manufacturing company.

Edited December 18, 2018 by JohnEnglish

[Javlin]

On 11/8/2017 at 12:41 PM, semorebutts said:

Im not happy with the weathering. Its matches what I weathered months ago but I'm just not happy.  

 

Before

After 

It matches whats on the ship though. 

on the up side I love putting on these decks. 

I think the weathering/highlights look just fine.A story I was painting a Ki-45 Nick 1/48 pale green/darker blotches with the dark blotches done by brush.I did 1/2 of the plane about 1 1/2 hrs of work put it down and came back later the next day actually.I started repainting and crap the blotches were turning out different and the pattern was off??It's all a creative process and one cannot always tap the mood from the day before it was the 2nd time this occurred now I paint in one sitting.Keep that in mind and the formula you used if you walk away keep the paint with the kit. Kevin

 

I know this from a long ways back but just something I have learned.Now back to pg6 got lots of catching up.

[Javlin]

On 12/14/2017 at 8:31 AM, semorebutts said:

Its a great morning for bending. 

A frigg'in pro brother got to call it quits time for a Scotch.

[semorebutts]

Thank you Kevin!

[semorebutts]

I will be sooo happy when these launches are done!  Im so sick them. 

I have never had a problem with Tamiya’s masking tape before, but this is the launches so...  with Tamiya tape  I usually apply it to my skin first. Theory being the oil from my skin makes the tape slightly less tacky preventing the paint coming off with the tape when unmasking. And that usually works great.

but the launches will not  tolerate  A smooth operation.   So of course some hull red  came off with the tape. 

 I decided to touch up the red with a brush which I hate doing because  it’s a different sheen and texture  compared to airbrushed paint. But it is what it is I guess. 

here You can see the different texture and sheen. 

Oh and theres a new member of the flock,  meet Pearl. 

 

Edited December 22, 2018 by semorebutts

[Javlin]

Scott I thought the it looked kinda good with paint missing like another touch of weathering?Probably esp. after you highlighted it some more? kevin

[Canute]

Scott, try applying the tape to your jeans to take a little stickum off the tape. And maybe blend the two painted areas with a piece of a brown paper sack. Its like a very fine sandpaper. Start slowly and don't press too hard; you're blending the painted surfaces.

 

 

[Koppalakki]

I suggest you prime (if you didn't) and use Mr. color leveling thinner to thin Tamiyas paints, I assure after that you don't have any problems of paint peeling off anymore! The leveling thinner makes the paint so much stronger and with good primer is a damn good combination.

[CDW]

25 minutes ago, Koppalakki said:

I suggest you prime (if you didn't) and use Mr. color leveling thinner to thin Tamiyas paints, I assure after that you don't have any problems of paint peeling off anymore! The leveling thinner makes the paint so much stronger and with good primer is a damn good combination.

This is the Mr Color leveling thinner:

 

Since my local hobby shops don't carry Mr. Color paints and products, I buy it online here. He has great prices and the turn around time to receive the products is lightning fast.

 

https://spraygunner.com/ 

[semorebutts]

Thanks guys. I have liquid surface primer.  On the missouri i have to change the way i do a few things. But with the bismarck im basically done with painting anyway. Just the 2 planes are left I believe.