semorebutts Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share #451 Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) I only worked half a day today so I got a little bit of shading done. I started with the garage door area. Over all it looks ok. here is a before and after shading. There is still some dark spots that I need to soften up I am allways worried that it wont match the rest of the super structure when I put it on the ship so I checked. I think the shading looks even throughout. Edited January 31, 2018 by semorebutts hexnut, robdurant, yvesvidal and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted January 31, 2018 Share #452 Posted January 31, 2018 She is looking So So Superb, every eddition is another excellent improvement, cameras never lie and this is looking so nice. OC. robdurant, mtaylor, semorebutts and 3 others 6 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...
semorebutts Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share #453 Posted January 31, 2018 Oh wow! Thank you so much OC! Old Collingwood, robdurant, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted February 1, 2018 Share #454 Posted February 1, 2018 We're our own worst critics. I think your shading looks good, helping to bring out the details. Keep it up! cog, popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood and 6 others 9 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...
popeye the sailor Posted February 1, 2018 Share #455 Posted February 1, 2018 very nice job....I'd be happy first class! cog, Old Collingwood, Canute and 4 others 7 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 February 3, 2018 Author Share #456 Posted February 3, 2018 I actually got alot done today in a relatively short amount of time. First I got done shading the main piece. then I installed the wooden deck. then I glued on the second floor. next came the piece on stilts. the hole for the main mast lines up perfectly with the stilt piece. thats it for today popeye the sailor, harvey1847, cog and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted February 3, 2018 Share #457 Posted February 3, 2018 More Superb work, if this is just your begining I can imagine what your next build will be like WOW. OC. cog, robdurant, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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...
semorebutts Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share #458 Posted February 3, 2018 I had a little more time so i started installing the guns, radars, wire reel, etc. I tried to show the detail in the guns but my camera is very limited. If I get any closer than this it gets all blury. CDW, Old Collingwood, Dubz and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share #459 Posted February 4, 2018 So I finally finished the shading. It didnt take to long either. all I have to do now is glue all of these deck fittings. to this Then I can get started on the railings. robdurant, yvesvidal, CDW and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted February 4, 2018 Share #460 Posted February 4, 2018 Somehow, I managed to miss your build thread until today. Your work looks superb. I have the exact same kit and detail sets in my stash of models to do one day. It's build threads like yours that give us the inspiration to move ahead. Hope to see more of your fine work in the days to come. popeye the sailor, Canute, robdurant and 4 others 7 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...
semorebutts Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share #461 Posted February 4, 2018 Thank you CDW! I just wish it was a little better. I think its kinda sloppy, but I hope my next build will be better. Canute, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted February 5, 2018 Share #462 Posted February 5, 2018 4 hours ago, semorebutts said: Thank you CDW! I just wish it was a little better. I think its kinda sloppy, but I hope my next build will be better. "Sloppy" you need glasses its lovely. OC. mtaylor, cog, CDW and 3 others 6 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...
semorebutts Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share #463 Posted February 5, 2018 But I already wear glasses. robdurant, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted February 5, 2018 Share #464 Posted February 5, 2018 Clean 'em up That's what I do when I watch your progress. Gives me a clear view of your prowess mtaylor, Canute, CDW 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 February 5, 2018 Author Share #465 Posted February 5, 2018 I'd like to take a vote on my next model, I cant decide on my own. 1/200 missouri or the 1/200 hornet aircraft carrier. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I already have the missouri and I'm about to order the hornet so I will have both when the time comes. Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted February 5, 2018 Share #466 Posted February 5, 2018 When you have both, you open the boxes, and look which one is the most difficult (PE wise ) ... that one comes last One should increae difficulty in steps ... Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor, mtaylor 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 February 5, 2018 Author Share #467 Posted February 5, 2018 Haha I'm not going to buy any PE until I know which one Im going to donfirst. Canute, Old Collingwood, robdurant and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted February 5, 2018 Share #468 Posted February 5, 2018 Personally I would start with the hornet, at least, when I look at the build logs from battleships, and carriers here on MSW, and other sites. Something different ... Old Collingwood, Canute, popeye the sailor 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 February 5, 2018 Author Share #469 Posted February 5, 2018 Thanks Cog. 1 for the Hornet mtaylor, Old Collingwood, robdurant and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted February 5, 2018 Share #470 Posted February 5, 2018 I would say the Hornet also - its a different angle for your skills and all those aircraft, I think you would do a superb job. OC. Canute, cog, semorebutts and 3 others 6 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...
semorebutts Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share #471 Posted February 5, 2018 One of my favorite parts of building this model is when all the hard work is done and it's time for all the deck fittings to go on. I love when it really starts to fill in and look good... like rite now. In this next photo those big air filters look awesome! Looks just like they are dirty from catching dust for a while. You Can't see it in the photo but trust me...awesome! hexnut, yvesvidal, Cathead and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted February 5, 2018 Share #472 Posted February 5, 2018 I would love to see a build thread for the 1:200 Hornet. I remember a modeler here who built the 1:200 Iowa with Pontos Detail sets. He found a huge problem with the way the hull was molded, it was inaccurate. He went through extensive cutting and rebuilding/reshaping of the stern portion of the hull, shafts, and screws. It was very well done, but something I would not tackle for a lack of reference, and would be concerned I would lose interest before I completed it. It turned out magnificent on his part. Old Collingwood, mtaylor, semorebutts and 3 others 6 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...
Canute Posted February 5, 2018 Share #473 Posted February 5, 2018 Scott, I vote for a Hornet. We've seen a modern CV; now we'd like to see a WWII carrier. Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 4 others 7 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 February 6, 2018 Author Share #474 Posted February 6, 2018 Wow everyone is in favor of the hornet. CDW I've heard that before about the hull of the missouri. I've also heard that about the bismarck. It doesnt bother me to much. The average guest coming in to my house will never know so I'm happy. robdurant, popeye the sailor, CDW and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightyo Posted February 6, 2018 Share #475 Posted February 6, 2018 Another vote for Hornet! (With a lot of photo-etch on the planes) Alan Canute, semorebutts, cog and 3 others 6 Quote Alan's POB Build Log HMS Triton 1/64 Alan's POB Build Log USS Syren 1/64 Alan's Build Log Nina 1/106 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted February 6, 2018 Share #476 Posted February 6, 2018 I may be from Missouri, but I vote for the Hornet anyway. Now, if you promise to model the former with the full surrender ceremony in place with accurate figures, maybe I'd reconsider. popeye the sailor, Canute, robdurant and 3 others 6 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted February 6, 2018 Share #477 Posted February 6, 2018 4 hours ago, Cathead said: Now, if you promise to model the former with the full surrender ceremony in place with accurate figures, maybe I'd reconsider. You drive a hard bargain Eric ... Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor, robdurant 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 February 6, 2018 Author Share #478 Posted February 6, 2018 I must say I'm shocked. I never knew you guys felt this way. Canute, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted February 6, 2018 Share #479 Posted February 6, 2018 I saw your comment about "sloppy" work and will only make the point that as the actual builders of the models we make, we tend to be too close to our work -- both literally and figuratively. It's important to keep "stand-off viewing distance" in mind. Apart from the fact that your work does, in fact, look very good when seen close-up, from a stand-off viewing distance the overall effect is fantastic. BTW, I also vote for Hornet. mtaylor, cog, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share #480 Posted February 6, 2018 I can't find the hornet for sale anywhere at a normal price. Almost like its discontinued popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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