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Mark, I have a question for you. When you are done with all that georgous PE work, is there something in the back of your brain that says "I'm not going to cover up all that beautiful brass with no stinkin paint?" I have never, nor will I ever be able to do that kind of work.   

Jim 

Stay Safe.

Tank you for all your comments Gentlemen they are greatly appreciated and yes JIm unfortunately i will be painting them......Cheers Mark

All of her major Assembloies are completed now and the Hull is being test fitted to her Stand. I am going to use LIfecolor Paints for the first time so should be interesting.....Cheers mark

Hi Surfsup!

        Hey , I like what you have accomplished so far. NOTE: I was always taught that you should select a stand that at least Extends an Inch or More Past the model's most extreme ends. That assures no damage from anything placed to close. NOTE: Not a criticism. Everything is looking Good. Is that a pre-made shelf you are using for a base? Good Idea!

        I have NOT seen those paints before, I wonder what their Brushability is like? Looks interesting!

very nice work indeed mark , like the certificate too mate , 11 years ago , I hadn't even taken up the hobby then .

Thanks Mate. You are now making me feel old..LOL....Cheers Mark

The Build has slowed down some thanks to work but here we go again. The two main Colours are now on her Deck equipment and superstructures. First time using Life Colour Paints and am very impressed. Had to do a lot of Masking which is always fun. More to come .....Cheers Mark

Great work!  The PE is quite something.

really nice PE work , that masking looks like it would have been fun  .

Excellent progress!  Can't wait to see it finished.

tjs

For those keen on color reference for a Des Moines in post-war fit, USS Salem stars as Graf Spee in the 1956 movie, The Battle of the River Plate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXGz8Ql4G4I&list=WL&index=81

There's rather a lot seen of Salem in the movie.

And of the three Commonwealth ships in the action, too.

Model Monkey

Great work!  The PE is quite something.

 

Thanks Mate. Am working on her when I can thanks to work.....Cheers Mark

steve5

really nice PE work , that masking looks like it would have been fun  .

 

Thanks Steve. I spent more time Masking than Airbrushing.....Cheers mark

MR TOM SCHRY

Excellent progress!  Can't wait to see it finished.

tjs

 

Thanks Mate. Neither can I.....Cheers mark

CapnMac82

For those keen on color reference for a Des Moines in post-war fit, USS Salem stars as Graf Spee in the 1956 movie, The Battle of the River Plate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXGz8Ql4G4I&list=WL&index=81

There's rather a lot seen of Salem in the movie.

And of the three Commonwealth ships in the action, too.

 

Yep I have seen the movie also and it is one of my favourites....Cheers Mark

The Hull is now mounted to her Stand, Painted and gloss coated awaiting weathering. More to come soon.....Cheers mark

JoeSMG

Thank you for all the detailed photos, I enjoyed zooming in on the details. Your PE and brass work is top shelf; this is going to be a beautiful model.

 

Thank you for the compliments Joe they are greatly appreciated.....Cheers Mark

After some Holidays and 3 Weeks of Work nearly killing me with OT I can do some benchtime. I gloss coated the Hull to add the Decals and do some Weathering. The FRont Wooden Deck and aft P/E Cat Deck has now been added and awaiting some Colour. More for you soon.....Cheers Mark

Ooh!

 Love the weathering for sure. Are you going to Semi Gloss after the build? She is looking great! The coloring in the crucial areas looks awesome!

Excellent job, love the weathering and the decking. It appears to be crazy thin and the apparent planking rendered is extremely narrow and realistic. Apologies if you've already mentioned this but did it come with the kit?

She coming along beautifully.

Tanker-Builder

Ooh!

 Love the weathering for sure. Are you going to Semi Gloss after the build? She is looking great! The coloring in the crucial areas looks awesome!

 

Thanks Mate. I am going to flat coat her once all finished......Cheers Mark

JoeSMG

Excellent job, love the weathering and the decking. It appears to be crazy thin and the apparent planking rendered is extremely narrow and realistic. Apologies if you've already mentioned this but did it come with the kit?

She coming along beautifully.

 

Thanks Joe. The DEcking did come with the Kit.....Cheers mark

OK back to it as Life got in the way. The Foredeck sans some weathering along with the after Cat Deck is now finished. The Cat Area is now fully weathered and am very happy with how she looks. More to come soon.....Cheers mark

Okay!

           Ya forced me ta do it. I am going to pull the trigger and get the thinnest wood deck for my 1945 fit U.S.S.Missouri! That cruiser looks awesome now! There are places on the ship where P.E. is used in place of the plastic.I have wanted an Accurate "MO" for so long I want her right! What brand deck wood did you use?

Tanker-Builder

Okay!

           Ya forced me ta do it. I am going to pull the trigger and get the thinnest wood deck for my 1945 fit U.S.S.Missouri! That cruiser looks awesome now! There are places on the ship where P.E. is used in place of the plastic.I have wanted an Accurate "MO" for so long I want her right! What brand deck wood did you use?

 

Thanks Mate. The Deck came with the Kit but am pretty sure it was from Pontos. The P/E set has pontos instructions layout say fair bet it from them also.....Cheers mark

Her Number 1 Main Turret and the main Superstructure Base are now onboard. More to come soon.....Cheers mark

Beautiful work. 

RainDancer

Beautiful work. 

 

Thank you my Friend.....Cheers Mark