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Hello! Thanks for the question. I used a variety of enamel paints, but I don't recall the specific colours. My choice was guided by this photograph: Attachment:
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I did not follow any of the painting guides from the kit instructions. You can see more images of the paints I used in the gallery here: http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery ... /index.htmI hope this helps. Cheers, Bill
Hello!
Thanks for the question. I used a variety of enamel paints, but I don't recall the specific colours. My choice was guided by this photograph:
[attachment=0]shell welder colour photo.jpg[/attachment]
I did not follow any of the painting guides from the kit instructions. You can see more images of the paints I used in the gallery here:
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/service/tanker/ShellWelder-130-bd/index.htm
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Bill
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:58 am |
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Red Devil Squadron wrote: Thanks for having a look! I never did find out about that structure with the circles - it remains a mystery to me......
Cheers,
Bill hi could you olease inform me about its paint codes. I do not know which color code will be painted. Thank you very much.
[quote="Red Devil Squadron"]Thanks for having a look! I never did find out about that structure with the circles - it remains a mystery to me......
Cheers,
Bill[/quote]
hi could you olease inform me about its paint codes. I do not know which color code will be painted. Thank you very much.
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 7:07 am |
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Thanks for having a look! I never did find out about that structure with the circles - it remains a mystery to me......
Cheers,
Bill
Thanks for having a look! I never did find out about that structure with the circles - it remains a mystery to me......
Cheers,
Bill
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Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2015 11:26 am |
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A really nice build, Bill. I love all the attention to detail. Did you ever figure out what the little green, yellow, and red circles are for?
A really nice build, Bill. I love all the attention to detail. Did you ever figure out what the little green, yellow, and red circles are for?
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2015 11:00 am |
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Thank you Jim - I will be working on the life boats today....
Cheers,
Bill
Thank you Jim - I will be working on the life boats today....
Cheers,
Bill
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2015 10:16 am |
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a truly fine and worthy model I applaud your perseverance and look forward to seeing phtps pf the completed vessel! Jim Baumann
a truly fine and worthy model
I applaud your perseverance and look forward to seeing phtps pf the completed vessel!
:thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:
Jim Baumann
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:17 am |
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Thanks everyone for your kind words! I decided to stop with a subtle black wash and not apply a heavy weathering treatment before sealing everything in clear flat. I plan to finish the last few small details and bring this project to completion in the next few days....
Cheers,
Bill
Thanks everyone for your kind words! I decided to stop with a subtle black wash and not apply a heavy weathering treatment before sealing everything in clear flat. I plan to finish the last few small details and bring this project to completion in the next few days....
Cheers,
Bill
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Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:29 pm |
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Very nice work. Crisp and clean, I like it. It's definitely an interesting model and one we don't see often.
Very nice work. Crisp and clean, I like it. It's definitely an interesting model and one we don't see often.
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Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 12:00 pm |
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Really nice work.
Really nice work.
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Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 12:07 pm |
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Red Devil Squadron wrote: I believe Shell Welder was launched in 1955 and remained in service until the early 1990's.
Cheers,
Bill Oh. I thought recent tankers ('50's to present) were much bigger.
[quote="Red Devil Squadron"]I believe Shell Welder was launched in 1955 and remained in service until the early 1990's.
Cheers,
Bill[/quote]
Oh. I thought recent tankers ('50's to present) were much bigger. :wave_1:
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Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:51 am |
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HI Bill I like your tanker, realy realistic!! a good job well done cheers Nicolas
HI Bill
I like your tanker, realy realistic!! a good job :thumbs_up_1: well done cheers Nicolas
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Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:54 am |
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I believe Shell Welder was launched in 1955 and remained in service until the early 1990's.
Cheers,
Bill
I believe Shell Welder was launched in 1955 and remained in service until the early 1990's.
Cheers,
Bill
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:16 pm |
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Out of curiosity, what era is this ship from (the ship, not the model ), '30's...or '40's?
Out of curiosity, what era is this ship from (the ship, not the model :big_grin: ), '30's...or '40's? :wave_1:
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 12:26 pm |
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I imagine that this kit could be adapted to a generic coastal vessel with enough scratch work. The hull is actually not bad and a few of the other parts can be used, but in general this kit is very poorly molded and requires a great deal of effort to build a decent Shell Welder. For those that enjoy scratch building and a challenge, this is the kit for you. I am relieved to be almost finished and am satisfied with the results, but I will not try this kit a second time.......
Cheers,
Bill
I imagine that this kit could be adapted to a generic coastal vessel with enough scratch work. The hull is actually not bad and a few of the other parts can be used, but in general this kit is very poorly molded and requires a great deal of effort to build a decent Shell Welder. For those that enjoy scratch building and a challenge, this is the kit for you. I am relieved to be almost finished and am satisfied with the results, but I will not try this kit a second time.......
Cheers,
Bill
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Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 10:06 pm |
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Looks like the kit can be bought for the hull only and throw out just about everything else, and rebuild it from the deck up as a 1/144 tramp steamer, or coaster. Fictitious steamer in neutrality colors being ordered for stop and search by 1/144 Uboat.
Looks like the kit can be bought for the hull only and throw out just about everything else, and rebuild it from the deck up as a 1/144 tramp steamer, or coaster. Fictitious steamer in neutrality colors being ordered for stop and search by 1/144 Uboat. :wave_1:
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Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 10:45 am |
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 6:04 pm |
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Some views showing details of mainmast rigging and blue tinted windows......
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Some views showing details of mainmast rigging and blue tinted windows......
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 5:51 pm |
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Almost finished now..... Here is the crew.....
Cheers,
Bill
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Almost finished now..... Here is the crew.....
Cheers,
Bill
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 5:38 pm |
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I very much like the hose sections-- they look very hosey! Excellent work on this not-often-seen model! Jim Baumann
I very much like the hose sections-- they look very hosey!
Excellent work on this not-often-seen model!
Jim Baumann :thumbs_up_1:
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:31 am |
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