uncarina Posted February 15, 2021 #1 Posted February 15, 2021 Here is my in progress build of the 1/200 Supermarine Walrus by Trumpeter, with some help from Pontos...and yes there is a battleship attached! Cheers, Tom Egilman, lmagna, thibaultron and 10 others 13 Quote
uncarina Posted February 15, 2021 Author #2 Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) Here's a more recent update. To build the Rodney with the Admiralty camouflage dating 1942 and beyond, the Pontos set is essential, since it incorporates all of the changes made to the ship. For example, around this time she had 17 20mm Oerlikon cannon, but the kit only provides 13, as well as the quad 0.50 machine guns which were deleted. There were also changes made to the bridge structure, and more pom-pom directors fitted. While the Pontos set is expensive, I figured that since this is going to be my one large battleship build, I might as well go for it. Hope you like her so far! Cheers, Tom Edited February 15, 2021 by uncarina lmagna, yvesvidal, thibaultron and 9 others 12 Quote
uncarina Posted February 15, 2021 Author #3 Posted February 15, 2021 A few more: Blackreed, yvesvidal, thibaultron and 10 others 13 Quote
Shotlocker Posted February 15, 2021 #4 Posted February 15, 2021 uncarina, Very nice work on the photo etch. The photos of the Walrus aircraft sitting on top of that turret made me wonder if they flew it off or removed it before they fired those cannon...seems like if it was still on there the blast would shake that fragile air frame to pieces - any ideas on that? I'm not well-versed on battleship operations. Haliburton, mtaylor, thibaultron and 5 others 8 Quote
Old Collingwood Posted February 15, 2021 #5 Posted February 15, 2021 What a Fantastic looking build - can't wai to see more, Warm welcome to the "Plastic play Party" OC. Haliburton, uncarina, thibaultron and 4 others 7 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
Barryc Posted February 15, 2021 #6 Posted February 15, 2021 Hey Tom, One never knows who's going to turn up where! As I've come to expect, very nice work! Barry mtaylor, uncarina, Egilman and 2 others 5 Quote
uncarina Posted February 15, 2021 Author #7 Posted February 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Shotlocker said: uncarina, Very nice work on the photo etch. The photos of the Walrus aircraft sitting on top of that turret made me wonder if they flew it off or removed it before they fired those cannon...seems like if it was still on there the blast would shake that fragile air frame to pieces - any ideas on that? I'm not well-versed on battleship operations. Thank you! I'm using an Optivisor, two viscosities of cyanoacrylite, acrylic floor polish, bending tools, several tweezers, muttering, and some patience! They would remove the aircraft from the turret and stow it; even so, I imagine the blast would be a maintenance concern. Cheers, Tom lmagna, Egilman, Shotlocker and 4 others 7 Quote
uncarina Posted February 15, 2021 Author #8 Posted February 15, 2021 22 minutes ago, Old Collingwood said: What a Fantastic looking build - can't wai to see more, Warm welcome to the "Plastic play Party" OC. Thank you very much! I have several more installments to bring her up to date. Cheers, Tom Egilman, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote
yvesvidal Posted February 16, 2021 #9 Posted February 16, 2021 Excellent choice on that newly released kit. And what a wonderful display of clean and fresh brass..... I feel like it is going to be a pity to paint all these beautiful parts. Your craftmanship is absolutely beautiful, clean and precise. Bravo!!! Yves popeye the sailor, uncarina, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote
uncarina Posted February 16, 2021 Author #10 Posted February 16, 2021 16 hours ago, Barryc said: Hey Tom, One never knows who's going to turn up where! As I've come to expect, very nice work! Barry Barry! Great to see you here, and thank you! Hope you are doing well. Cheers, Tom Canute, popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote
uncarina Posted February 16, 2021 Author #11 Posted February 16, 2021 49 minutes ago, yvesvidal said: Excellent choice on that newly released kit. And what a wonderful display of clean and fresh brass..... I feel like it is going to be a pity to paint all these beautiful parts. Your craftmanship is absolutely beautiful, clean and precise. Bravo!!! Yves Yves, thank you so much! I agree about the painting...if the Rodney did not have such a great camo scheme I would certainly hesitate. In the meantime, I have to take photos of what lies underneath! Thanks for your support. Cheers, Tom Egilman, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote
RGL Posted February 16, 2021 #12 Posted February 16, 2021 Like everyone else, I dream of the day they make it in 1/350. Looking good mtaylor, Canute, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote Greg
yvesvidal Posted February 16, 2021 #13 Posted February 16, 2021 On 2/15/2021 at 3:33 PM, uncarina said: I like the small 1/700 scale model of the Rodney, next to the 1/200 scale. Quite a difference.... ! Yves Canute, Old Collingwood, Egilman and 3 others 6 Quote
uncarina Posted February 16, 2021 Author #14 Posted February 16, 2021 I agree! Cheers, Tom mtaylor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote
uncarina Posted February 16, 2021 Author #15 Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, RGL said: Like everyone else, I dream of the day they make it in 1/350. Looking good Thanks! Yes, I agree it would be a relatively popular release. Similarly, I’d like to see their 1/350 HMS Abercrombie and HMS Roberts in 1/200 scale. Maybe someday... Cheers, Tom Edited February 17, 2021 by uncarina Canute, Egilman, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote
Beef Wellington Posted February 16, 2021 #16 Posted February 16, 2021 Love these ships, and you seem to be very skilled with the PE. Definitely post more soon! uncarina, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop)
uncarina Posted February 17, 2021 Author #17 Posted February 17, 2021 Thanks Jason, will do! Cheers, Tom Canute, Old Collingwood, Egilman and 2 others 5 Quote
uncarina Posted February 18, 2021 Author #18 Posted February 18, 2021 A bit of work on the funnel: Cheers, Tom Landlubber Mike, Blackreed, hof00 and 10 others 13 Quote
yvesvidal Posted February 18, 2021 #19 Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) I am amazed at how you put together these small PE parts. For me, it is a constant struggle. Would you care telling us what kind of tools and glue you are using for such a perfect result? Thanks Yves Edited February 18, 2021 by yvesvidal popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote
uncarina Posted February 18, 2021 Author #20 Posted February 18, 2021 Yves, absolutely, and you are very kind! I use an Optivisor, a Xuron photoetch cutter or rounded X-Acto blade, a Smallshop photoetch bending tool, and several different tweezers. For adhesive I use gap-filling superglue, low viscosity superglue, and Future acrylic floor polish. I actually prefer to use the last whenever possible because it is more forgiving for positioning and removal. Otherwise, it's a mindset for the Pontos set: approaching each piece as a separate kit! Hope this helps, Tom shipman, clearway, popeye the sailor and 8 others 11 Quote
yvesvidal Posted February 19, 2021 #21 Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Thank you Tom. Yes, it does help and I still have to play with Future Floor. I have heard a lot of wonderful thing about it, but never gave it a try. I know that experts use it for gluing, and preparing the foundation coat for their decals, on plastic models. Yves Edited February 19, 2021 by yvesvidal uncarina, popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote
uncarina Posted February 19, 2021 Author #22 Posted February 19, 2021 Yves, I find it to be pretty useful: as a durable clear coat for adding decals, as a barrier for enamel weathering washes, to protect and enhance the clarity of transparent parts, to simulate clear glass in instrument panels, and most recently as an adhesive and sealant. Plus it can be thinned with ammonia. Haven’t tried it on floors yet! Cheers, Tom Landlubber Mike, Old Collingwood, yvesvidal and 4 others 7 Quote
yvesvidal Posted February 19, 2021 #23 Posted February 19, 2021 51 minutes ago, uncarina said: Yves, I find it to be pretty useful: ......... Haven’t tried it on floors yet! Cheers, Tom 😄 Yves Egilman, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote
Lt. Biggles Posted February 22, 2021 #24 Posted February 22, 2021 Wow your PE work is amazing!! Good work!! mtaylor, uncarina, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote
uncarina Posted February 24, 2021 Author #25 Posted February 24, 2021 Thanks! Cheers, Tom Old Collingwood, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote
uncarina Posted February 24, 2021 Author #26 Posted February 24, 2021 Another update: Cheers, Tom yvesvidal, Old Collingwood, Blackreed and 6 others 9 Quote
yvesvidal Posted February 24, 2021 #27 Posted February 24, 2021 It is just superb. I love your PE skills. Yves Old Collingwood, Egilman, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote
Old Collingwood Posted February 24, 2021 #28 Posted February 24, 2021 Same as Yves, very nice work. OC. Canute, Egilman, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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
uncarina Posted February 25, 2021 Author #29 Posted February 25, 2021 6 hours ago, yvesvidal said: It is just superb. I love your PE skills. Yves Thank you very much! After working extensively with 1/350 photoetch, it’s easier (many parts are larger) and harder (there are more subassemblies)! 4 hours ago, Old Collingwood said: Same as Yves, very nice work. OC. Thank you! Cheers, Tom Canute, Egilman, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote
uncarina Posted March 3, 2021 Author #30 Posted March 3, 2021 Another update, mostly concentrating on the rear mast: Getting a tripod mast to look aligned and vertical can be tricky, so I'm pleased with the result! Cheers, Tom Egilman, mtaylor, lmagna and 6 others 9 Quote
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