Kostas Katsea's Base Technique (How?)

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Kostas Katsea's Base Technique (How?)

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I messed up the hull of my 1/700 IJN Kongo and after seeing Kostas's work I thought I could rescue it by making a dynamic sea base for it just like his. I know he uses silicone and cotton but the process escapes me. I emailed Kostas but unfortunately he has yet to respond. So I would like to know if anyone has a web page, a past forum post, and/or if anyone knows the list of steps and materials needed for making those really cool looking ship bases.


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-Alex
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Heres a good one.
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=37641
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It is certainly a spectacular method.
Care must be taken when use resins (gloves, masks). These products may be flammable and should be handled in well ventilated location.
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Kostas ship models

http://katsflyby.blogspot.com/
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Jim Bauman has compiled a number of water base techniques on this same page. You can find Kostas' technique there.
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Thank you David!

indeed on this very page!


have a look here--water techniques fro various scales

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=37923

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Gentlemen, I appreciate the assistance and I am glad to receive the information I requested. Bear in mind I did go through proper channels and went through Kostas's blog before starting this thread and I found a forum post regarding Kostas's technique via google but the link was dead. I apologuise for the belated response but I have been busy with school and my new job. I look forward to employing this technique to my Kongo and I will gladly share photos of my progress.

Very respectfully,
-Alex
On the bench:
1/700 Fujimi IJN Kongo
1/350 Tamiya USS Fletcher
1/700 Tamiya IJN Yamato

Stow aways:
1/700 Trumpeter HMS Repulse
1/700 Dragon USS Cole
1/350 Dragon USS Nevada

Future builds:
1/700 Aoshima IJN Fuso
1/350 DDG69 USS Milius
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no text. delete please
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