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04-15-08, 04:44 PM | #301 |
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Bill- everything in the midsection / long slot / is visible right through. That means the bow loading hatch, ammo hatch, 88mm mount, conning tower base. The rest of the stuff like anchor chains and KDB stem are also visible- but only as shapes. The weathering is not visible that much, but it gave me lot of practise, and i sleep better knowing it is there. The stern section is bit crowded with pipes- means less light.
Replacing the deck hatches for brass / bigger slots / allows more light through the deck, but not enough to appreciate the detailing. Would i do it again building another boat? Hell yes! |
04-15-08, 05:42 PM | #302 | |
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04-15-08, 08:51 PM | #303 | |
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OBTW, you'll be happy to hear that I've started on my 1/144 VIIC... I have all of four free-floods opened up so far (!), and I'm thinking hard about scratchbuilding a pressure hull shape just to have something other than empty space behind the open holes. Pics to follow... |
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04-16-08, 11:58 AM | #304 |
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Glad to hear it Bill. Im sure its going to be nice model, since it is basicly the miniaturised copy of the bigger brother.
Go with the p.hull, it will improve the model much. Ive heard some people are using the plumbing pipes for that purpose. Savvy used the styrene sheet, and final result was realy good. Good luck pal. |
04-18-08, 02:21 PM | #305 |
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04-19-08, 03:51 AM | #306 |
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04-21-08, 02:45 AM | #307 |
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Im working on the edge of the deck where it meets the sides- not terribly exciting work, but im getting there slowly. Masking the edge with the tape and filling the gaps / there isnt many, but what you cant see the camere will pick it up with ease /.
Im using the green putty by Squadron. After sanding ill coat it again with Mr Surfacer 1200, and sand it smooth. TBC... |
04-21-08, 03:49 AM | #308 |
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Excellent Siara, details are the difference!
Keep working! |
04-21-08, 04:32 PM | #309 |
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04-22-08, 12:39 PM | #310 |
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04-27-08, 05:20 AM | #312 |
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First fitting of the CT.
While im still ploding along with hull sanding, i thought it`ll be a good idea to try the CT for fit. First the base of the CT was cut from the original Revell deck. The fit is superb, without any gaps or bumbs. The deck for the CT. From left to right- Modelbrass, Nautilus, Revell. TBC... |
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04-27-08, 05:40 PM | #314 |
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04-28-08, 10:01 AM | #315 |
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You never cease to amaze me!
BTW working on my 1/144 boat, I'm slowly opening up all of the hull holes but have come up with an issue at the stern. As you know, the kit is quite inaccurate there, and I don't have the advantage of photoetch to work with, like you: Any suggestions on how to skin this cat? Thanks, and keep up the good work! |
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