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Hi Steve,

Thanks for the comments. I used Humbrol enamels for the camo, but I couldn`t tell you which ones. Personally, I don`t worry too much about exact colour matches, as all the washes, powders and oils I use for weathering alter the look quite considerably. Having said that, the darker grey I used has been mentioned as being too dark, but it looks similar to Kostas`, so I am happy.

Progress has been very slow as I have been busy setting up a couple of businesses, and I have also become a little boggeed down by making my first ship a bit too complex. I should be able to update with something soon, hopefully.

Regards, Dave

Hi Dave, just loving the work your doing on the Academy ship.

I'm on and off working on the older Airfix 1/600 as I am just returning to the hobby after 5 years break. I have this kit to build also, so the 1/600 is a practice run in real sense.

One huge question though, what paint makes are you using on her? I have the proper camo patterning worked out but I need information on paint to use. The 1/600 Airfix ship was a present and the buyer bought all the Humbrol paints recommended on the box, are they good to use as a fair few of the recommended aren't usually accurate.

Thanks Dave, hope the build progresses well.

Steve

[quote="Rdutnell"]
With regards to panel lines, I'm a little slow and have a question. Am I interpretting it correctly that you put the tape just above the line and dry brush along the underside of the tape?[/quote]

Hi Rdutnell,

Yes, you have the right idea, but make sure you dry brush downwards. You can use oils, pastels or whatever medium you prefer. I notice on your Bennington WIP that you have oils for creating a rusty look. Just do it a tiny bit at a time, and build it up to the level of weathering you want. I often remove the tape to see how it is coming along, and make sure I replace it exactly back in place if more dry brushing is required. A flat, chisel edged brush is ideal for this.

I really should take more picture to illustrate what I am doing, but I never seem to to think to at the time. This is a bit of a surprise, considering photohraphy is another hobby of mine. I think there is a certain quality that results in some people producing excellent WIP blogs full of detailed info on how to etc.

Regards, Dave

[quote="Dave Spencer"]
... Where there is a panel line I ran a length of tape along it, and drag a dry brush down the tape on to the hull. Removing the tape reveals a clean line at the top edge of the panel, and a subtle streaking effect running down the side of the hull. I try to keep this effect subtle with a brush that is very dry with a slight touch of oil paint, as it is easily overdone...[/quote]

Let me first say Dave that I really like your model. You are doing great work!

With regards to panel lines, I'm a little slow and have a question. Am I interpretting it correctly that you put the tape just above the line and dry brush along the underside of the tape?

Nice going Dave.
Your boats look the part, great stuff :thumbs_up_1:

Nice job especially on the wood deck.

Great job with your small flottila here :thumbs_up_1:
I hope my will become sameway good later ... :big_grin:

It has been a while since I posted, so here is a rushed one. I have done quite a bit, but mostly the dirty work, such as scraping the seams off several bitts and life rafts, which kept giving me thumb cramp. I intended to build this sytematically, superstructure by superstructure, but have found myself jumping all over the place. The forecastle is more or less done, with the anchor chain from the kit (forgot to to photo this area; maybe later).

Here is my little flotilla 90% complete, with the need to fill in one or two seams in the brass and correcting some dodgy masking. I also used 100% artistic licence with the brass and wood finishes. Am I reasonably accurate enough with these finishes?

[img]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q212/davispen/Flotilla-1.jpg[/img]

I have also added some oars and life buoys :whistle: and there is a small tarpaulin on the 45ft fast motor boat to hide an ugly gap I didn`t anticipate.

This pic contains my Walrus, for which it is decision time as to whether to use or not, seeing as it won`t fit in the hangar as planned. I may leave it half in, half out. It certainly isn`t my finest biplane, what with its silvered Tamiya decals and all. I should be able to correct this, though. the paintwork also requires some touching up. My Nikon micro lens really isn`t my modelling hobbies best friend. :lol:

[img]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q212/davispen/Flotilla-2.jpg[/img]

Hopefully, I should be able to make a little more progress now that I have finished a time consuming H+S safety course recently. Thanks for looking.

Regards, Dave

[quote="Captain pugwash"]
For instance what did you do the rust effect near the anchor outlets with, I need to do that to mine later. :cool_2:[/quote]

Hi Captain.

For the anchor outlets I used dry pastel powders applied with a fine brush on to a flat finish. Firstly, I use brown, followed by something orangey.

The paint chips are done with Maskol. Once the lighter grey has been sprayed all over the hull, I apply small, irregular blobs of Maskol around strategic areas, such as the anchor outlets where the darker grey is going to be sprayed. Once the darker grey has been sprayed on, the Maskol can be removed (ie using Blu Tac or just gently rubbing my finger over it). This reveals the lighter colour underneath that looks like paint has chipped off. Using pastels will blend it in.

Other streaks and dry brushing on the hull was done with oils. Where there is a panel line I ran a length of tape along it, and drag a dry brush down the tape on to the hull. Removing the tape reveals a clean line at the top edge of the panel, and a subtle streaking effect running down the side of the hull. I try to keep this effect subtle with a brush that is very dry with a slight touch of oil paint, as it is easily overdone. You may be able to see the effect of this in the full length pic of the port side, on the lighter grey area below the Y turret.

Hope this is understandable. I probably should take more pics of the various stages. :whistle:

Regards, Dave.

Also Dave If you have any problems/questions just post here and some one will have the answer I am sure. :wave_1:

Maybe give some hints on your weathering technique, nice to know other ways of doing it.

For instance what did you do the rust effect near the anchor outlets with, I need to do that to mine later. :cool_2:

[quote="Pontosmodel"]
So if you have any problem during your work just email to me.

Kim[/quote]

Thanks for that, Kim.

Despite my problems, your detail set is first class, and I will definitely be ordering further sets from you. Hopefully, you will be able to send the barrel(s) then. :thumbs_up_1:

I am glad you are watching because I will have one or two questions about the placement of certain items.

Regards, Dave.

Dave
I have been watching this post and am happy to watch your work.

And all,
of course we supply any missed parts to you directly at anytime with free shipping.

And we also supply PE or turned brass parts even these may be broken or lost during work.
At this case, we just get 2USD or less shipping fee.

Recently we shipped extra Funnel cap set to one modeler in U.K. because his cat has bitten out this funnel cap assembly...

So take it easy in working with our set not to be sensitive for missing or breaking parts.

So if you have any problem during your work just email to me.

Anyway Dave, I hope to see your nice finished Warspite.

Thank you
Kim

Thanks Captain and Timmy. Pontosmodel did offer to send me some chain, but I said it wouldn`t be worth the expense. What I shall probably do is wait until I send off for their KGV and/or Bismarck set and ask that they send me the missing bits with that order.

[quote="Captain pugwash"]
Looking good on your progress, but again the darker camoflage looks to dark lol :cool_2: .
Like the weathering effect. :good_job:[/quote]

It is looking a little dark compared to most other builds, Captain. A bit more work with some oils and I should be able to tone it down a little. Personally, I don`t get too bogged down with colours/shades as weathering etc. usually alters what comes out of the tin quite a bit, but maybe my dark grey isn`t yet in the ball park.

Still, no worries. Weathering has always been my favourite part.

Regards, Dave.

Hi Dave.
As timmy say's, I was the culprit to the loss of just one item.

Just email Pontos and you will get it sorted.
I only needed one replacement but got four of the same, so it pays to contact Pontos.
Looking good on your progress, but again the darker camoflage looks to dark lol :cool_2: .
Like the weathering effect. :good_job:

Dave, I recall someone else whose Pontos set was missing a piece or two - he got them by contacting Pontos on this forum, so definitely try that: http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9897

Here are a couple more pics of my progress. Weathering has been done in some areas with oils and pastels, and dry brushing has been done with oils.

[img]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q212/davispen/Warspite-1.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q212/davispen/untitled-2.jpg[/img]

I need to rethink the angle of the line of the camouflage between the funnel and the aircraft hangar. There is so much spraying and respraying to do anyway, this shouldn`t be a biggie.

As there was no anchor chain with my Pontosmodel detail set, I am a little unsure as to how to proceed with the chain. I shall give the kit parts a go and see how they turn out, I think. I also have an issue with a missing 6" barrel. I have seven of these, but nine of the 4" barrels, when it should be eight of each.

I must say, though, the the etched brass is a joy to work with. :smallsmile:

Regards, Dave.

Thanks for the comments, chaps.

I hope to have a little more to report when I get of my holidays. :surfer:

Regards, Dave.

as Martin replied, this is a good start and it would be fine to see some more progress in the near future :thumbs_up_1:

Great start - love the weathering on the deck.

Hi Dave.
Looking good.
Rob2 has a point on the shadow thing, I have left the deck weathering till I have all superstructures in place, did a little on the stern.
You will find that some area's of the decking rise up, but with a flat knife or such you can press thease down, also some area's the deck does not line up, but you can also stretch the deck to fit with care over raised area's.
If you break the decking, its no problem to repair as you have loads of spare decking which you may want to use for another smaller ship later. :smallsmile:
One thing that does not look right is the darker colour for the side's, this looks like 507A and should be 507B, the lighter colour looks ok for 507C.
But it might be the light and I am talking out of me hat :thumbs_up_1: .

For the water, Jim B has a very good article as doe's Phil R a very good way of making water effect.
Browse them and you will not go far wrong. :cool_1: