semorebutts Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share #331 Posted December 14, 2017 Its a great morning for bending. Canute, cog, Dan Vadas and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 14, 2017 Share #332 Posted December 14, 2017 I like your bending tools. Extensive set ... expensive probably ... Darn you have some tight shapes there ... beautiful Canute, popeye the sailor, robdurant 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...
semorebutts Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share #333 Posted December 14, 2017 Thank u Cog. All in all maybe $200 in photo etch tools. mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share #334 Posted December 14, 2017 I installed the last two railings on the top of the funnel. Next is to paint the funnel gloss black then flat aluminum. Semi gloss black will have to do. popeye the sailor, mtaylor, hexnut and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vadas Posted December 15, 2017 Share #335 Posted December 15, 2017 10 hours ago, semorebutts said: Next is to paint the funnel gloss black There wouldn't have been any gloss paint on the real ship, matt would be better but semi-gloss will have to do. Danny mtaylor, cog and Canute 3 Quote Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share #336 Posted December 15, 2017 Im just using the gloss black under the flat aluminum. I see others spraying gloss black before an aluminum color. Maybe for shading? Heres the semi gloss. I'll wait 24 hours then spray flat aluminum over this. What a pain in the butt peice to paint though. cog, hexnut, Cathead and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 15, 2017 Share #337 Posted December 15, 2017 Despite it being a pain in the but piece to paint, you did remarkably well! Canute, mtaylor, semorebutts 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...
popeye the sailor Posted December 15, 2017 Share #338 Posted December 15, 2017 shadows, nooks, and crannies! it looks good though.......even coat mtaylor, Canute, semorebutts and 3 others 6 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...
semorebutts Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share #339 Posted December 15, 2017 Thanks guys I was able to coat it fairly evenly, it's just thicker than I wanted it. Canute, popeye the sailor, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted December 15, 2017 Share #340 Posted December 15, 2017 The gloss black is the recommended undercoat/primer for ALCLAD2 lacquer paint for a lot of their metallic paints, if you plan on buffing out the metal paint. If spraying their stainless steel paints, the recommendation is a dark gray gloss. Cathead, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share #341 Posted December 15, 2017 Ooooh i see. I just had a case of monkey see monkey do. popeye the sailor, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share #342 Posted December 16, 2017 This platform is causing me many headaches, its breaking everywhere and does not fit. I've decided to just use the trumpeter supplied platform which fits perfectly. now just to drill a hole for the mast and install railings onto the new platform. Old Collingwood, hexnut, Dan Vadas and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 16, 2017 Share #343 Posted December 16, 2017 PE hell ... Canute, semorebutts, mtaylor 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...
semorebutts Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share #344 Posted December 17, 2017 I started on the two hangers, one on either side of the funnel. Im up so early she wanted to be next to me but didn't want to wake up yet I gathered all plastic parts needed for hanger 1. an hour later all plastic is assembled. Now gathering any PE needed for hanger 1. Canute, lmagna, popeye the sailor and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 17, 2017 Share #345 Posted December 17, 2017 2 hours ago, semorebutts said: Im up so early she wanted to be next to me but didn't want to wake up yet Can't imagine why ... She's a lot smaller than our dog, but they're all the same ... need to be near the boss Nice work on the hanger mate robdurant, Old Collingwood, mtaylor 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...
Dan Vadas Posted December 18, 2017 Share #346 Posted December 18, 2017 Gee I like the PE, much more detailed than what I've got . I only have the stuff from GPM - three small cards of detail specific to Bismarck, plus railings, portholes and two types of gun. Scott - after using both Ponto's and Mk1 PE sets, which do you think is the better for accurate fit and design? I'll be building either HMS Hood or Yamato (from Card) for my next model, and I'd like an opinion before I buy the PE. I know you've had a problem or two with some of the PE not fitting properly. What do you put that down to? Poor design, poor fitting instructions, wrong PE for your particular kit (I notice that there are different sets for brands of kit, Tamiya, Trumpeter etc), or "pilot error"? Danny Canute and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share #347 Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) Hey Danny, after using both MK1 and pontos I would recommend pontos. I am deciding on the same for my missouri... I will be getting pontos for the missouri. Don't get me wrong they are both great, but Pontos is better in every way if you ask me. Pontos is better designed, more accurate, more complete and just easier to understand and assemble. The only fit problems I've had were from MK1 though I suppose it could be my fault. I dont know if this is good or bad but Pontos is also more involved and intricate as apposed to MK1 which is simplified. If you were to use everything Pontos has in the kit it would be overkill. I guess what it comes down to is how much detail you want and how involved you want to get. With Which ever you choose to the average person it would look incredible. For me though its pontos all the way. Any more questions feel fee to ask Danny! Edited December 18, 2017 by semorebutts mtaylor, Dan Vadas and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share #348 Posted December 18, 2017 I only had an hour so I was only able to install a few catwalks. Thats all for today, sorry folks. yvesvidal, mtaylor, herask and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted December 19, 2017 Share #349 Posted December 19, 2017 Scott, the PE is already enhancing your build. Don't rush; make sure you put it where it needs to be. Awaiting your next paint session. popeye the sailor, cog, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share #350 Posted December 19, 2017 Ya your right Canute. I don't know why I tend to rush. I just have to assemble the other hanger then paint alot! I will be painting this weekend. Canute, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share #351 Posted December 19, 2017 Another piece ready to paint this weekend. Im not to happy with the 3 level catwalks with railings to the right but it is what it is now I guess. It was almost A catastrophe. one more hanger then a lot of airbrushing. cog, yvesvidal, popeye the sailor and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share #352 Posted December 19, 2017 One more photo CaptainSteve, hexnut, lmagna and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 19, 2017 Share #353 Posted December 19, 2017 Impressive work Scot ... very much so John Allen, mtaylor, popeye the sailor 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...
semorebutts Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share #354 Posted December 19, 2017 Thank you mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vadas Posted December 19, 2017 Share #355 Posted December 19, 2017 10 hours ago, semorebutts said: after using both MK1 and pontos I would recommend pontos Thanks Scott, Ponto's it will be. Now I've only got to work out where to buy them from. Any particular sites you know of? Danny popeye the sailor and Canute 2 Quote Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 19, 2017 Share #356 Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) I got mine from E-bay Australia (!!!) Was the cheapest ... (BNA Model World) Edited December 19, 2017 by cog Canute, popeye the sailor, semorebutts 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...
semorebutts Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share #357 Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) I still have to find the cheapest site for Pontos Danny. BNA world or freetimehobbies or megahobby. I dont know yet, there are alot of sites. I have to buy both the detail set and the advanced add on set. I'm looking at around $450 for all. Edited December 19, 2017 by semorebutts popeye the sailor, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 19, 2017 Share #358 Posted December 19, 2017 have you checked out Eduards http://www.eduard.com/ really nice work there Scott........the added detail is fantastic! mtaylor 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...
Dan Vadas Posted December 19, 2017 Share #359 Posted December 19, 2017 10 hours ago, cog said: I got mine from E-bay Australia (!!!) Was the cheapest ... (BNA Model World) That was the first place I looked, I've bought lots from them before (great service ). Unfortunately they don't have anything in 1/200 scale . Popeye, thanks for the link to Eduard's. After looking at what's available I think my next build will be HMS Hood, plenty of PE in 1/200 . Danny popeye the sailor, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 19, 2017 Share #360 Posted December 19, 2017 3 hours ago, Dan Vadas said: That was the first place I looked, I've bought lots from them before (great service ). Unfortunately they don't have anything in 1/200 scale . Popeye, thanks for the link to Eduard's. After looking at what's available I think my next build will be HMS Hood, plenty of PE in 1/200 . Danny HMS Hood as in plastic or card ... Did you have a look at NorthStarModels? For certain parts I shop there, bought anchors (resin) from them because neither the kit nor the upgrade set did have any good ones. Another interesting site is master-model.pl, l'arsenal, white ensign ... so many choises They do not all have full detail up sets, but are sometimes quite practical for parts. Maybe Fly Hawk has a good set for the Hood ... Canute, Dan Vadas, 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...
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