RGL Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share #61 Posted April 1, 2018 Never 100% happy, but there is a lot of detail to go on the piece yet plus weathering. I’m hoping that dulls down my inadequacy lmagna, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted April 1, 2018 Share #62 Posted April 1, 2018 1 hour ago, RGL said: I’m hoping that dulls down my inadequacy Greg There are people like me who only wish they had "inadequacies" at your level! Lou popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted April 1, 2018 Share #63 Posted April 1, 2018 Looks like you are having some 'fun' with this one Greg; perseverance will get you there cheers Pat Canute, RGL, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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 April 7, 2018 Author Share #64 Posted April 7, 2018 So, the deck is now masked, the major hull plates preshaded. Then a darker undercoat than the USAF grey as per instructions and let the oil canning begin hexnut, BANYAN, Canute and 9 others 12 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share #65 Posted April 8, 2018 part 2 of the oilcanning process, horizontal lines, then a light diluted overspray. I’ll leave it for at least 12 hours to dry then add a few ‘Hard’ panels to represent armour additions, then a filter coat. lmagna, Ryland Craze, Dubz and 6 others 9 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share #66 Posted April 8, 2018 Now, to answer the question of What is oil canning? You can see the side of the hull in this photo that shows the ribs. popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted April 8, 2018 Share #67 Posted April 8, 2018 1 hour ago, RGL said: Now, to answer the question of What is oil canning? You can see the side of the hull in this photo that shows the ribs. een I understand what you meen - this shot I took also shows the frames and texture of the hull plating. OC. mtaylor, Canute, popeye the sailor 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...
RGL Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share #68 Posted April 8, 2018 It’s not hard to replicate, just a tad tedious; think treenailing! That being said, there are panels on the hull with no ribs, which I read were ‘aftermarket’ additional armour on the hull or strengthening plates. Nearly there. mtaylor, popeye the sailor, cog and 5 others 8 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted April 8, 2018 Share #69 Posted April 8, 2018 Looking good Greg; very effective technique. cheers Pat RGL, popeye the sailor, mtaylor 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...
RGL Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share #70 Posted April 9, 2018 Now this brass deck is a gift that keeps giving. No matter how clean little bits keep peeling off with the masking. Little bits of patch up to do, then more little bits of masking to do the visible deck hatches. Once that is done, I can start on filters and washes, then the dreaded decals. The clear coat coat on the fire deck bleached the paint for some reason so I have to mess around with that for a bit too. cog, Old Collingwood, BANYAN and 7 others 10 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 9, 2018 Share #71 Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) Greg, I love the oil canning. Tedious but effective. On the brass deck, I'm not familiar with brass decks but would roughing up the surface a bit with some extremely fine sandpaper or steel wool work? I had to do that once on a metal car model. Edited April 9, 2018 by mtaylor Old Collingwood, lmagna, Canute and 3 others 6 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...
cog Posted April 9, 2018 Share #72 Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) Greg, Do you really need to use a sticky mask on the brass, can't you use a paper template? Else you'll be needing an etching primer, however, that one I wouldn't advise to use in your H&S brush Edited April 9, 2018 by cog Canute, mtaylor, RGL 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 April 9, 2018 Author Share #73 Posted April 9, 2018 There is a lot of detail scribed on the deck which precludes that. I think the tape I used was too strong. mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Canute 3 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share #74 Posted April 9, 2018 Touch up finished. yvesvidal, fnkershner, Canute and 6 others 9 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share #75 Posted April 18, 2018 Slow progress with so many little pieces to bend then paint. I enlarged the deck plans on a photocopier so I could place all the pieces in order for painting and placement. Once I have added them all and hand painted a few bits I can start weathering. Lots of pieces to go. The Spruance is a little different then the kit when it comes to placement of certain things. Dubz, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 7 others 10 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share #76 Posted April 18, 2018 And the back end fittings cog, yvesvidal, Canute and 8 others 11 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRow Posted April 18, 2018 Share #77 Posted April 18, 2018 Very realistic finishes going onto the hull Greg. You have a knack for it. Canute, cog, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Dave R Measure twice, cut once. Current Build: HMB Endeavour 1768 (In the shipyard being constructed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted April 19, 2018 Share #78 Posted April 19, 2018 Great attention to detail Greg; enjoying following this build. cheers Pat cog, RGL, Canute 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...
RGL Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share #79 Posted April 20, 2018 Life rings and fire hoses added, plus some ammo boxes etc. I’ve started some weathering, in particular the back deck but I’m going to add some pastels later. Haliburton, BenF89, Dan Vadas and 10 others 13 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share #80 Posted April 26, 2018 Ok, the mast on this thing is more complicated than a tall ship! At time you know when you’ve hit the level of incompetence. I think if Pontos didn’t reply on the kit mast to build upon it would have made the think possible to align at least. It’s pretty much a 4 day build, the other deck fittings and radar domes are ready for paint. Dubz, fnkershner, tarbrush and 12 others 15 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted April 27, 2018 Share #81 Posted April 27, 2018 Thought those nip-ships gave you a fair taste of "complicated" masts/superstructures, looks challenging though ... popeye the sailor, RGL, 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...
mtaylor Posted April 27, 2018 Share #82 Posted April 27, 2018 Nice work, Greg and great problem solving skills. That must have a bear to put together. popeye the sailor, Canute, lmagna and 1 other 4 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...
RGL Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share #83 Posted April 27, 2018 The photo of the completed mast is of a photo is from the instructions, not there yet, at least 2 days work I reckon. Canute, cog, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 27, 2018 Share #84 Posted April 27, 2018 i'm really late for the party this time.......amazing work you've done so far very well done! mtaylor, Canute, RGL and 1 other 4 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...
cog Posted April 27, 2018 Share #85 Posted April 27, 2018 6 hours ago, RGL said: The photo of the completed mast is of a photo is from the instructions, not there yet, at least 2 days work I reckon. at least we know what you are up to!!! lmagna, Canute, RGL 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...
RGL Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share #86 Posted April 28, 2018 Now I’ve done a fair bit of PE over the past few years and this would just be the hardest/ most horrible piece ever. I think if the whole thing was metal it would be easier as it would align properly. Anyways, that’s the main structure done, lots of bits to add to the yard arms, but you can see the difference with the little grey circle in the pliers to what Pontos provides why I keep taking the pain. Canute, tarbrush, lmagna and 6 others 9 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted April 28, 2018 Share #87 Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, RGL said: this would just be the hardest/ most horrible piece eve Greg Having at last received the PE needed for the Admiral's 1/350th Titanic and seeing how small this stuff really is, your comment strikes fear into the very depths of my soul! It is truly amazing what you are able to accomplish with your builds! Edited April 28, 2018 by lmagna cog, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share #88 Posted April 28, 2018 The beauty of metal on metal is I can put it to the flame and restart, not so much met on plastic mtaylor, lmagna, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted April 28, 2018 Share #89 Posted April 28, 2018 Nice piece of bling, Greg. Well done Canute, RGL, 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...
RGL Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share #90 Posted April 29, 2018 Aaaaaand done. Just hard to work. BANYAN, FatFingers, Ryland Craze and 13 others 16 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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