HMAS Vendetta 1925 by cog, popeye the sailor, and RGL - FINISHED - Showcase Models -1/350 - PLASTIC

[mtaylor]

17 hours ago, RGL said:

So apparently it was this colour in 1045, and the lower hull was a grey colour

 

I hope that the 1045 is a typo since I don't think this ship is that old.

[RGL]

Boot strap added, then masked and a dark grey lower hull as a base coat. 

[RGL]

Spraying in the ribs, a medium grey 

 

then a medium grey overspray to dull it out 

[RGL]

Deck base done

[popeye the sailor]

superb job on the paint.........wonderful progress  

Edited December 2, 2021 by popeye the sailor

[RGL]

Blue hull done. I’ll do some filters then decals then fade it out 

[RGL]

Gloss, decals, matte 

[Old Collingwood]

Mate  just an observation  -  that Boot line looks a little low, she is showing lots of freeboard  like she  is light in the water.   that  armour  rib above looks like the kind of  hight the boot  should  be.

Hope you dont mind me butting in  with my  ten pence worth.

 

OC.

[Old Collingwood]

Just looks like  there is so little displacment.

 

OC.

 

 

[RGL]

Yes I understand what you’re saying, I’ve pretty much gone off the painting guide for the ship, I played around with it before I painted her and when I went higher it seemed odd from the original photos 

[RGL]

I’ve added a blue filter, then a green slime for the lower hull (alge) some brown chipping and some salt on the waterline. Streakings of rust and grunge whe it all dries . 

[RGL]

Hull grunge and rust, I reckon that will do

Edited December 8, 2021 by RGL

[RGL]

So this arrived today 

[Kevin]

2 hours ago, RGL said:

So this arrived today 

Next project?

[RGL]

It’s in the cue, I bought a $20 submarine, a blimp and a new bird farm on the way as a major build; Australia Post is killing me at the moment awaiting final pieces for this build 

[BANYAN]

Greg, HMAS Castlemaine (Bathurst Class) is just down the road from me if you need any visual 'clues'

 

Aussie Post need to start concentrating on improving their core services (delivery times) instead of trying to further diversify - they simply cannot blame covid restrictions any more.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[RGL]

Whilst the shopfronts are usually franchises, I think they need to concentrate on delivery, but what would I know 

[BANYAN]

Agreed re franchises, but they are now talking of further diversifying into larger shops selling electronics and electrical gear also.  Please AP, just concentrate on getting deliveries right at a reasonable cost!

 

Sorry to hijack your build, and I'll get off the soap box now

 

cheers

 

Pat

[RGL]

Time to throw it all together now. 

[Old Collingwood]

Amazing as  usual greg.

 

OC.

[RGL]

Thanks mate, about 50% of the fit out done. 

[BANYAN]

Nicely done Greg.

 

Seasons greetings - have a safe and happy festive season

 

Pat

[RGL]

Back of the bus, bofors, lots of depth charge throwers and racks, individual stanchions. 

[Old Collingwood]

I so love  your detail and painting Greg  - its getting to a ridiculous  stage now  where  the model is merging into realism   - due to a craftsman's  skill  -  lovely to watch.

 

OC.

[RGL]

Railings added, nearly there. Life rings and Jack staffs to go. 

[RGL]

and pretty much done. I’ll post the photos in the gallery 

[RGL]

[RGL]

And off to the digital graveyard 

[Old Collingwood]

That is some collection Greg  - Superb work mate.

 

OC.

[king derelict]

Spectacularly good as ever.

Alan