Mercury by blacktot - Zvezda - 1:100 - PLASTIC

[blacktot]

So here goes after a very very long time out of modelling...

 

I took the advice for new members and i am starting with something small. I settled on this Russian brig because the tooling was new and reviews seemed positive.

 

I have had a quick look at the sprues and the sculpting looks very sharp and the moulding likewise. I will report back on fit once it have made my way through the instructions to see how I am going to tackle this.

 

The rules i have set myself are:

1. It's okay if the paint job is relatively simple, I need to get back into this. 

2. Work as accurately as possible but get on with it, a little at a time.

3. Enjoy the process.

 

Nick

Edited January 18 by ccoyle
corrected log title

[ccoyle]

Good luck on this project!

[blacktot]

I suddenly realised logs need entries...whoopsie. 

 

I have made up most of the hull and it has been a steep learning curve getting used to the fine dexterity required for the parts...and the patience and presence of mind. 

 

I am also slowly relearning how to handle paint cleanly and efficiently and that is coming along. I even tried some wet on wet for the deck..not brilliant but okay.

 

However, I made a bit of a mess of correctly gluing the hull parts together so they is a gap in the stern which will need some remedial work...the blame is on me not the kit which goes together really nicely.

 

If anyone has any tips on how to join hull parts when it all goes blind and you are against the clock because the glue is welding the plastic I would love to hear.