HMS Invincible 1914 by modeller_masa - Flyhawk - 1/700 - PLASTIC

[modeller_masa]

The next project is HMS Invincible 1914 from Flyhawk. The model number is FH1311S deluxe edition.

 

 

When I started this project a few months ago, I wanted to build a full rigging model.

 

I have studied the aerial antenna spacer and tried to make a 1mm (1/16 inch) long asterisk-shaped spacer.

 

 

Unfortunately, my attempts didn't work for several reasons. I admitted that I couldn't build the 1/700 antenna spacer yet. This is the reason I built the HMS Naiad without any riggings.

 

I'll build the HMS Invincible without riggings, too.

 

 

 

 

Here is my personal study about WW I RN ship colors. I simply modified the 507A I've used at the Naiad. This is a pretty rough assumption and not based on facts, so please don't mind the source of my colors.

 

I mixed new colors from the Naiad formula. This will be a simpler project because she has no camouflage pattern.

 

 

 

Let's build a handling dock.

 

 

Very comfortable and useful. 😎

[modeller_masa]

I tried to paint each planks in different colors. Brushing was so boring work...

 

I made special nozzle caps for airbrush, but the result was not significant.

 

 

The final attempt was stamping. It was super easy, so anyone can do it.

 

However, the color selection was too vivid. It looks like a German BF109 camouflage pattern.

 

For the next project.

 

 

I applied thinned grey enamel paint to reduce the high saturation and brightness.

 

This is a summary of my deck painting. I may not need the thinned enamel next time.