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Hello everybody.
I have built a Revell Gato class submarine and I have painted the deck flat black, the hull above the waterline gray, and the hull below the waterline flat black. I have also sprayed a coat of clear, matte lacquer over everything. I really like the way that it is coming out but, it looks brand new, factory finish.
I am asking; what would be a proper procedure to "wash" the solid black surfaces to give the appearance of time at sea? Also, I would ask this same question in regards to the gray as well?
Any reccomendations as to what materials that I should buy as well?
Thank you!
Here's a forum link to a U-Boat I did. Might give you some ideas. Also please ppost photos of your boat!
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/7/t/170654.aspx
Thank you Hokey. I have an Ipad and I have been trying everything that I can think of to post pics but I can't seem to figure out how!
Johnny Reb Thank you Hokey. I have an Ipad and I have been trying everything that I can think of to post pics but I can't seem to figure out how!
read this http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/feedback_help_and_testing/f/22/t/177795.aspx
I have only weathered one .
The U-47 Is the beast in question . It's old now but I weathered it in rusts and greys from the Conning Tower down . Anything around the bow was just a scramble of wear .
Tanker - Builder I have only weathered one . The U-47 Is the beast in question . It's old now but I weathered it in rusts and greys from the Conning Tower down . Anything around the bow was just a scramble of wear .
post photos?
Keep an eye on Smithsonian channel for "Hell Below", America fights back. Has footage of Wahoo coming back to Pearl after a 3 week patrol that shows extensive missing paint from depth charging she took after taking out an entire convoy, plus a destroyer.
As an aside, they miissed some of the details of the patrol (as per what was in the patrol report)
Navsource is a good place to search for pics of various boats during the war. Showing mods and wear and tear.
Thank you Tanker!
Thank you Goldhammer!
Hi Jonny Reb,
Welcome. Please give posting pics a try. Love to see your Gato.
And that would be the big 1/72 scale Gato by Revell?
Nino
Sorry Hokey;
Not just yet .
Hi Nino;
Thank you for the welcome!
Yes, it is the big 1/72, 56 inch long Revell sub.
I am having difficulty posting pics online on this forum. I am using an Ipad and it seems to be not real compatable here.
I do have a regular laptop; I will give that a try when I get a chance.
JR
Johnny Reb,
I sent you a Private Message with a write-up I did last year with a few updates.
Your Ipad does not use Firefox or Internet Explorer so there may be issues with some of my "How-To's".
I am not so good on Kindles and Ipads when doing copy, cut, and paste stuff. Give your laptop a try.
And WOW, 56 inches of Sub! How many cans of spray paint is that? You've got a lot of area to weather.
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