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Wohooo incredible weathering work and very good pics
I like it
cheers
Nicolas

Didn't think the bar could be raised any higher but you've figured out a way Koppalakki. Flat out amazing to get that level of detail in 1/350 scale.

Gonna follow this one, this looks great so far.

Channell wrote: Didn't think the bar could be raised any higher but you've figured out a way Koppalakki. Flat out amazing to get that level of detail in 1/350 scale.

Good to see you back!

After your mishap with the bissy I'd had it sit in a corner without ever picking it up but you persevere and made a come back!

So back into action!

Finished the antenna.




Then worked some details on the bow area.




And finished the weathering on the other side aswell.

Oh, wow! Bring it! Again, this thread just keeps getting better and better! Excellent work. It's very inspiring.

Sorry for the lack of updates but haven't had the time to take photos.

Still a lot of stuff going on!

So first I wasn't really happy with all the details on the Pontos set on the side walls. They were a bit flat and shallow so I added piping from styrene and brass to bring it more inline with all the rest of the details.





On the aft a lot of weathering and details added.

First some filters with oils, then a dark wash and topped it off with pigments. I used light dust and rubbel dust.

First layer was done with pigments and white spirit. They were made into a thin wash and brushed onto details.

After drying they were blended in more with a dry brush. Then some additional pigments added dry with a brush.

Some small fixing needed on the fligh deck markings to be done.

Sheesh, that's beautiful work!

I've meant to ask; do you build these for yourself or are they commission builds? Just curious....

Completely missed this one but what a treat again. Clearly recogniseable as the Koppalakki style! Great work chap!

Brett M wrote:Sheesh, that's beautiful work!

I've meant to ask; do you build these for yourself or are they commission builds? Just curious....

Yes it's just for my own fun and pleasure so far!
I've had some talks of some commissions but so far they are on hold.

GewoonWouter wrote:Completely missed this one but what a treat again. Clearly recogniseable as the Koppalakki style! Great work chap!

Cheers!

Hope you get some time on that Yamato and finish that beast!

GewoonWouter wrote:Completely missed this one but what a treat again. Clearly recogniseable as the Koppalakki style! Great work chap!

Cheers!

Hope you get some time on that Yamato and finish that beast! [/quote]

I have to admit I haven't been working much on her. We are looking for a larger house (not because of Yamato LOL) so things got stalled a bit. Also, the very hot summer wasn't helping either. Still need to adjust the photos since the PB debacle.

In the meantime I do pop in your old Yamato thread from time to time to keep me mentally motivated

This looks very impressive. Love your work.

This build continues to get better and better. Keep it up, mate!

Can you describe to us again how you achieve the salt look on the draft of the ship? That would be awesome. Thanks again for sharing your updates!!!

navydavesof wrote: Can you describe to us again how you achieve the salt look on the draft of the ship? That would be awesome. Thanks again for sharing your updates!!!

Just check page 3. I tried to be pretty elaborate on explaining!
Is there some specific step you need more info on?

I've working on various details on the aft area. Finished the last main battery, unrep post and various stairways.

No where near finished, still going through all the photos I have available to add details etc.

Beautiful - and FAST - work. I've been working on the Tamiya USS New Jersey + Pontos for quite some time and I'm only close to finishing the hull after a year. My wife refers to it as the battle canoe because there's no superstructure, guns, etc. I've been trying to apply some of your techniques but with adjustment for the fact that I don't use all of the same brands. I'll share some photos when (if) I ever finish.

In the meantime, I have a question about the metal replacement parts that Pontos provides for the stern. How did you prime or otherwise prepare them for paint and then the Pontos dry transfer markings? I used Tamiya fine surface primer for plastic and metal ... but when I applied the dry transfers it pulled up the paint. The helicopter land pad markings were a total disaster and forced me to take scrape everything back down to the bare metal. Before I try again I would appreciate any tips. I've heard scuffing up the metal helps ... but I'm dubious that that's the sole difference here between success and failure.

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Trying one more time with the photo ... after that I give up.

Hey Bill!

I know exactly what you mean! I cleaned the surface a bit with acetone before priming.
The biggest thing is to trim everything except the decal off so you don't have any extra surface to get stick on.
After applying I CAREFULLY remove the backing paper off (running an exacto knife from a corner) and only peeled just a few dots off this time!

It's a pain I know but hope this helps!

starting to look like a ship now. Looks good. And I bet Steven Seagall is waiting for her to be finished as well ^^

Some finished 5" turrets.









I also made some home brew floaters in the baskets. The Tamiya one is pretty crude replication of them with a tarp on top of them.

Also wanted to depict them without the tarp on top of them. I made some "bedrolls" from masking tape varying in different sizes.

They were painted and placed in the baskets and added some arresting wires.







The netting in the aft also recieved some arresting cables. I used infinis super fine (0.065 mm) brass rods for this.



And some overall shots. Started to add railings. I first painted them dark gray. After cutting out of the fret I modified them to match all the deck details and cut the bottom run away. Then stanchions were brush painted and glued down.

Looking really smart. Can't wait for more progress.