HMS Terror by richardhd - OcCre - 1:75

[Cathead]

Yes, I agree, that looks like a nice match for the reference photos you provided, assuming you're comfortable with the scale (I can't quite judge from here).

[vossiewulf]

I didn't supply the reference photos, just a possible solution😊. The texture on what I pointed you too seems almost perfect, but the stones on the beach there have been bleached out on top. I would scatter and glue down the crushed slate and then give it light, very thin coats of white and gray until it fully matches the reference.

[richardhd]

Eric, no apologies needed, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and expertise here. As far as scale goes this will likely be a bit of trial and error. 

 

@vossiewulf thanks for the suggestion as well! I hunted around for something like what you sent and think I found a good match.

 

I have some miniature gravel on the way that I intend do affix to the foam and dry brush in greys and whites to get the bleached effect. Will post a test piece once I’ve completed it!

[Cathead]

Oops, I didn't look at the different username when replying. I'm on a roll in this thread.

 

Another way to get a varied effect is to lightly stain several batches of gravel with subtly different tones, then mix them together. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

[richardhd]

Hey all, 

 

Posting to confirm I am indeed still working on the Terror. We have been busy and I have been unable to dedicate as much time as I’d like. However, it’d be an untruth to say I haven’t also been delaying work on the build because of the daunting tedium of these chain plates!

 

A brief summary on how I am making them:

 

I have been cutting some brass ribbon to size, sanding, shaping, painting, and fastening them to the hull.

 

Only 48 more to go!

[clearway]

1 hour ago, richardhd said:

daunting tedium of these chain plates!

Welcome back and oh yes- they put my Erebus on hold- i ended up adapting some Amati etched turnbuckle chainplates (chickened out of scratchbuilding the strops like on my Terror)

 

Keith