Robert E Lee by LFNokia - FINISHED - Amati - 1:150

[cog]

Not certain either, but they look marvelous

[LFNokia]

Thank you for the coments and the likes

 

here is today's progress

 

 

 

[LFNokia]

i'm getting a bit behind on the log, let me try to catch up

 

 

 

 

 

[LFNokia]

Considering th next steps on the build, the boat will not b that easy to move arround, flip and overall handle, some areas won't be as easy to acces, so the time as come, to complete some of the aging process, starting by the bottom

 

so i've retouched the hull, did some aging with pigments, and applied a couple of coats of matt varnish, here are the photos of the process and a few of the final result

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[LFNokia]

and the latest additions to the family

 

[cog]

I really, really, really love the weathering you have done, especially the bottom of the deck, and the rudder and it's vicinity.

 

Interesting saws, where did you find those  Tried them out yet?

[popeye the sailor]

second that!   nice job with the weathering....looks super     wonderful progress!   curious about those saws too........they look cool!  

[LFNokia]

thanks for the encouraging words

 

I got the saws from hobbyking

 

the saws come unassembled, and without power supply, but considering the price i'm really happy with them, although i've only cut a couple pieces of wood to test them out

[LFNokia]

Weathering the rails, took a bit of trial and error, until i finally found something that i liked the look of it, so this is the result, pics from the railings, inside and outside

 

[cog]

Lovely work. Nice touch, those loose floorboards ... watch out for tripped voyagers, trying to get their due(!)

[LFNokia]

Now for the final weathering, i'm overall happy with the result, but you guys know how this works, seems there's always a bit to touch here and there the longer you look at it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[popeye the sailor]

I must say....your weathering is impeccable.......but these vessels were known for being clean and pristine.   there would be a lot of upkeep done on these vessels.   I love what you did.......but if you were going for the 'ghost ship appearance'......you nailed it!   sorry......I have to be honest here.

 

don't change it on my account........you have quite a work of art here  

[LFNokia]

Nothing to be sorry about, i did went to a very weathered look, and as anyting in this hobby, i might have overdone it a bit, i'm also aware of that

 

Also the intent was always to test different thecniques to prepare for the santisima trinidad, that i'm also going for a very weathered look, i've played arround with indian ink, with vinager and steel wool solution, i've used washes, i've used pigments (i've fooled arround with oil painting but didn't use on th model), i've tested 3 or 4 different products to oxide different metals and i've improved my knowledge on what to use and where to use it for a certain look, wich is exactly what i wanted before going for the santisima trinidad.

 

And the fact that the white makes mistakes pop, weathering allows me to hide them, hehe, also have to be honest here.

 

Thanks for the kind words, i do have a few more pictures, i'll update the thread soon

 

Edited May 23, 2019 by LFNokia

[Jparsley]

Great save   She is looking good   I’ve wanted to do this build since I’ve heard of it   My high school was named Robert E. Lee   Seems fitting to do the build 

[popeye the sailor]

well,  I'm glad you didn't take offense........I in no means meant anything negative.  if you did this good with this project......I can imagine what you will achieve with the S.T.      you have a 'weather worn eye' ......I in a million years would never be able to do what you've done here  

 

BTW....I don't see any mistakes in the construction either  

 

 

Edited May 24, 2019 by popeye the sailor

[LFNokia]

Today we document the journey of the smokestacks

 

1. we airbrush black primer

 

2. airbrush rust colour

 

3. airbrush light rust

 

4. airbrush orange rust

 

5. apply dark brown RLM61 with a sponge

 

6. splater orange rust with a brush and a tooth pick

 

7. Airbrush rust wash to act as a filter to tie everything together

 

8. Airbrush chipping medium

 

9. Airbrush Black

 

10. Chip away some of the black

 

11.  apply pigments

 

12. matt varnish and final result

 

Hope you enjoy the smokestacks journey, was fun for me...

 

 

 

 

Edited May 26, 2019 by LFNokia

[cog]

Very nice "how to" in images. I tend to forget to take photgraphs, I end up with a half completed (if I even manage that) "how to"

Edited May 28, 2019 by cog

[popeye the sailor]

the stacks look great!   

[LFNokia]

The rest of the work on the stacks

 

Edited June 10, 2019 by LFNokia

[LFNokia]

Other small stuff

[LFNokia]

And the finished product, it needs a couple coats of varnish, and i'm working on a simple display case

 

I will take proper and better pictures once this is completed, but here are a few pictures of the final result

 

 

Thanks for everyone that liked and commented. This one is over, i'll see you guys soon on a new thread.

[GrandpaPhil]

Well done and congratulations!

[Jparsley]

Great job   You managed to not only save the build but did an excellent job bringing it to life

[cog]

A very life like build. Impressive feat when you look at the weathering, and all the different details you have added to her. You have done her credit. I thoroughly enjoyed your build and learned a few things during it!

Edited June 10, 2019 by cog

[popeye the sailor]

congratz on finishing her.........she such an awesome looking project     you definitely have some really good weathering techniques!   so interesting to watch her grow!