1204m Shmel Riverine gunboat by RGL - Tiger Model - 1/35 - PLASTIC

[RGL]

Seagulls for a Shmel! 

[BANYAN]

What a great touch; some very 'noice' detail you are adding to this model Greg.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[RGL]

So this is the overall concept, one or two little girls being rescued by a group of blokes in gas masks

[RGL]

and meet the crew 

[RGL]

Because I want it to look dynamic I wanted to make a splashing bow wave on the port side as the ship rolls in, so using a UV torch and resin moulded over a silicone rolled up mat, it appears to come up ok. Now it’s not stuck in yet and it’s a proof of concept, I think it may work 

[RGL]

So continuing with the wave experiments, the waves are quite easy to make but I’m kinda working in a vacuum, I tried adding some cotton bud but I don’t like it; 

[RGL]

Ok, thoughts?

[Jim Lad]

Greg, if it's a salt water splash, I think more foam is better.

 

John

[DocRob]

I think, it´s too much splash for being so close to the harbor wall and seemingly no waves on the water. The figures are way too relaxed in their poses, not expecting a harsh maneuver so close to the wall. A boat this size should only glide with low speed in shallow water close to the bank.

Cheers Rob

[yvesvidal]

I completely agree with Rob. So close to the pier, only small speeds and almost no wake can be acceptable.

But again, this is your diorama and you can do what you like. 🙂

 

Yves

[BANYAN]

Agree, so close to a pier (solid - not open with piles) that any speed on the vessel will create a pressure wave which in effect will serve to push the vessel back off the pier.  Slow speeds in shallow water are also a necessity other wise the stern will sit (be sucked) down.  Also agree that the postures of the crew (and the seagulls) do not support a vessel at speed (sufficient to create such a splash).  If anything ripples rather than splash?  Would you (the crew) also be wanting to disturb such contaminated water with such a splash?

 

Sorry if this all sounds 'negative' but it is such a wonderful diorama, that I believe that it should not be open to later criticism if entered for judging, if the story does not reflect the scene?

 

cheers

 

Pat

[RGL]

Not at all gents, it makes perfect sense and that’s why I asked! I’ve decided to go with such sage advice and add some more thick get to ‘pads out’ the bow wave . Thanks boys. The white stuff you see in the foreground will dry clear and I’ve thrown some leave in it for effect. 

Edited February 14 by RGL

[RGL]

Painting the crew 

[BANYAN]

Greg, you have another calling in figure/figurine painting  They look great.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[RGL]

Today’s effort on the crew, getting there. 

[clearway]

haven't looked in for a while...... wow as always!

 

keith

[RGL]

Working the crew, about half done now 

[BANYAN]

They are looking great Greg. 

 

cheers

 

Pat

[RGL]

So the crew! And a bunch of kids to be rescued 

[Nirvana]

Greg, that detail in painting is amazing. 

[Jim Lad]

Love the dog!

 

By the way, I don't think I want to come anywhere near that model except with full PPE!!

 

John