yvesvidal Posted March 27, 2020 Share #61 Posted March 27, 2020 11 hours ago, RGL said: You are the Master of weathering. Superb. Yves popeye the sailor, hexnut, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted March 27, 2020 Share #62 Posted March 27, 2020 Nice. Your's a bit (dark) greenish, compared to the one you said you want to go for. Barnacles turned out real good. Pitty you can't mix the material with paint. Canute and popeye the sailor 2 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 March 27, 2020 Author Share #63 Posted March 27, 2020 I think I can do some more when I do the waterline but I’ll need to add some rust then so it will dull it down. The alge would (I believe ) be nearer the waterline ... popeye the sailor and Canute 2 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted March 27, 2020 Share #64 Posted March 27, 2020 2 hours ago, RGL said: The alge would (I believe ) be nearer the waterline ... Down from the waterline e.g. (curtesy of NATIONAL MARITIME HISTORICAL SOCIETY) Canute, popeye the sailor, GrandpaPhil 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...
lmagna Posted March 27, 2020 Share #65 Posted March 27, 2020 Normally one could say that the fouling on this model is over the top. But in this case it may even be considered conservative based on the verbal descriptions of the ships conditions. What ship is it in your last picture? I would think you would have some of the look of picture "a" as well: This is going to be a very unique model and you are one of the few who has the skill needed to make it happen. popeye the sailor, cog, Jack12477 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...
RGL Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share #66 Posted March 31, 2020 Hull fittings, rings and rigging points for the torpedo net booms, anchor hawse replaced and a Thin brass rod for a handrail. Canute, Jack12477, ccoyle and 7 others 10 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share #67 Posted March 31, 2020 Torpedo net shelves, boom arm brackets and torpedo loading hatch (for some reason it’s on the plans but never provided for or on the kit. Captain Slog, Canute, popeye the sailor and 13 others 16 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted March 31, 2020 Share #68 Posted March 31, 2020 Forgot to ask previously: Red base coat when chipping to make it look like rust? 3 hours ago, RGL said: Torpedo net shelves, boom arm brackets and torpedo loading hatch (for some reason it’s on the plans but never provided for or on the kit. I presume these were in the after market set. The kit's booms were probably to weak to keep the net up ... lmagna, Canute, 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...
RGL Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share #69 Posted March 31, 2020 Cog, yes and yes. The primer is red Tamiya rattle can but I intend to prime all the PE with the airbrush then give it a further deep red coat then a clear coat to seal before using chipping fluids. Canute, cog, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted March 31, 2020 Share #70 Posted March 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, RGL said: I intend to prime all the PE with the airbrush Tamiya primer? I have not found anything adherent enough to stick to PE but rattle can primer. Either Tamiya or Vallejo. The bottled Vallejo primer is a no go on PE. Bold move popeye the sailor, mtaylor and Canute 3 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 March 31, 2020 Author Share #71 Posted March 31, 2020 Ah! It’s like being married! I’ve told you this before!!!! this, thinned with this in the airbrush is the answer. Works really well and does not lose detail. I still like the rattle can for hull plates and big areas with no detail as it’s quick mtaylor, Canute and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted March 31, 2020 Share #72 Posted March 31, 2020 1 minute ago, RGL said: Ah! It’s like being married! I’ve told you this before!!!! Must be (getting) old and senile, besides I wouldn't know what marriage is like, so I keep on asking What's the ratio thinner:primer you use? 1:1 , 2:1 , 3:2 ... I find the Primer quite thick, and have already slightly diluted it for brushing mtaylor, Canute and popeye the sailor 3 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 March 31, 2020 Author Share #73 Posted March 31, 2020 About 50/50 or until it is not opaque, it works a treat. Best discovery I’ve made in years. Trial it on on some frets that have been used. cog, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share #74 Posted April 1, 2020 So not much done today as gardening took priority. The Svestapol set has a heap of thin little steel railings that are used on her deck. Perfect for non slip footings that are used on the anchor storage area. the housings amidships, I’ve painted in the windows and masked them off. A day of primer then a base rust coat next. Hopefully I can make it look a bit better than the old rough kit it is now. Louie da fly, popeye the sailor, lmagna and 14 others 17 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share #75 Posted April 1, 2020 It may not look like much but the base rust coat applied. Once I’ve applied a matte coat I can begin chipping fluids then start painting him black. That won’t be till next week when I’m off work again. My plan is to now start on some f the other hull structures that won’t need sever be weathering. ccoyle, popeye the sailor, yvesvidal and 11 others 14 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Johnson Posted April 1, 2020 Share #76 Posted April 1, 2020 Greg, I love the predreadnoughts, especially the French ones. They look so steampunk! Looking at them they look like the shouldn’t be able to float. I don’t think being a Russian sailor at that time was a very pleasant experience. I had this model and you are really doing an amazing job with it. Kurt Canute, popeye the sailor, RGL and 2 others 5 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted April 1, 2020 Share #77 Posted April 1, 2020 Until you throw us a wide perspective shot like this one would think this model was 3 feet long. With all the detail you put into these things how do you manage to keep it all in scale so well? The result is very believable and very pleasing to the eye. Well done sir. mtaylor, lmagna, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 2, 2020 Share #78 Posted April 2, 2020 the detail your adding to this one Greg is superb.......but then again...you've pushed the envelope on every ship you build. she's look'en nasty..... lmagna, RGL, mtaylor 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...
RGL Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share #79 Posted April 2, 2020 Next, centre structures, nothing lines up! Canute, GrandpaPhil, Captain Slog and 8 others 11 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share #80 Posted April 2, 2020 Not my work lmagna, mtaylor, Canute and 5 others 8 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted April 2, 2020 Share #81 Posted April 2, 2020 3 hours ago, RGL said: nothing lines up! Artist's freedom, mate ... Hard to see with a profile shot. Clean desk policy? popeye the sailor, lmagna, mtaylor 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...
cog Posted April 2, 2020 Share #82 Posted April 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, RGL said: Not my work Right about that. To little PE! Canute, mtaylor, lmagna 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...
Canute Posted April 2, 2020 Share #83 Posted April 2, 2020 A clean workbench/desk is a sign of a sick mind. popeye the sailor, lmagna, cog and 2 others 5 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 April 2, 2020 Share #84 Posted April 2, 2020 all you'd need is an orange and a bunch of golf tees..............not much to the imagination someone's idea of poking fun? Canute, mtaylor, cog and 2 others 5 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...
RGL Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share #85 Posted April 2, 2020 There’s also a 1/200 Iceberg from Revell as well!! Canute, popeye the sailor, lmagna and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share #86 Posted April 3, 2020 Canute, popeye the sailor, hexnut and 3 others 6 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted April 3, 2020 Share #87 Posted April 3, 2020 How do you determine the scale of an iceberg? Wouldn't it be just as easy working from a set of plans? mtaylor, CiscoH, 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...
RGL Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share #88 Posted April 3, 2020 Depends on the size of your freezer I expect Canute, mtaylor, lmagna and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted April 3, 2020 Share #89 Posted April 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, RGL said: Depends on the size of your freezer I expect mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Canute 3 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...
cog Posted April 3, 2020 Share #90 Posted April 3, 2020 I see Trumper makes one too ... I'll pass on the berg, I stuff my freezer with different content Canute, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 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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