Moff

 

Bish

Right, got ur. Well, at least you have the plastic one to fall back on.

 

 

 

 

 

Bish

Right, got ur. Well, at least you have the plastic one to fall back on.

 

 

 

The Trumpeter kit comes with a metal barrel, if that's what you mean.

 

 

O right, i was thinking it might be a solid plastic one. Even better thats you have a metal one then.

Bish

 

 

Moff

 

Bish

Right, got ur. Well, at least you have the plastic one to fall back on.

 

 

 

 

 

Bish

Right, got ur. Well, at least you have the plastic one to fall back on.

 

 

 

The Trumpeter kit comes with a metal barrel, if that's what you mean.

 

 

 

 

 

O right, i was thinking it might be a solid plastic one. Even better thats you have a metal one then.

 

I was having some fit issues with the end cap from Voyager, so I decided to use the end cap PE pieces from Trumpeter. I also think the nice flat Trumpeter muzzle end looks much less clunky and awkward than the big Voyager one. And I don't know if I was just missing something about the way the Voyager piece was supposed to be put in place, but here did seem to be a fit issue...

Looks awesome to me Steve! 

What are you unhappy with on the base? I suppose the water could be tad touch greener but it still looks mighty fine to me. 

BTW: I still need to get cracking on my base. I've got all the wood and stuff and can't seem to get motivated to build the darn thing. The figures are mostly done at this point except for my kitbashed geisha. I hope she comes out ok, I've never done anything like this before. 

Gamera

What are you unhappy with on the base? I suppose the water could be tad touch greener.....

That and I need to fill in where the ship's waterline meet the water. I'll add some acrylic varnish at the waterline, repaint, revarnish several coats and add just a wee bit of cotton to the waterline to simulate lapping waves.

Ahhh, ok. I thought I saw some gaps but couldn't tell if it was just the way the light was hitting it. 

Looking really nice Steve. When you make the base, do you do it around the ship or you you cut out the area the ship will sit in.

I cut the base first. That way I can make the base at the same time. If the ship is underway all that needs to be added is some cotton for the wake, but setting at anchor I need to fill the gap and repaint.

Ok, so that stuf is easy to cut into then.

A little rubbery, but yes it is.

Ok, thnaks. And just so i am clear, this is the same stuff you use for aircraft, is that right.

Yes, acrylic gel. I don't know it the same brands I use is available are England though,
either Liquitex or Golden. I rarely use thick, typically medium and varnish.

Thanks again. I have found the Liquitex, i will be getting some as it looks great stuff.

Added the anchor chains, the sink markers, that white line on the bow, for whatever it does, the small boats and some acrylic varnish as a gap filler to the hull. I will be repainting after it all dries. The small boats will be attached to boat booms.

The camera added a little yellow to to picture.

Man! Your base and water effects look grand to me. Really impressive as a matter of fact. I really like the "at anchorage" setting. You don't seem to see that all too often. 

Oh wow, lookin' good Steve! 

And thanks for showing us how you work your magic. 

Steve, looking to be another tremendous water scene.

I have a question about the acrylic varnish that was applied to the gaps.  Does it curve up towards the hull sides, or did it remain flat and level with the surrounding water?  I had this problem using future clear.

regards,

Jack

jgeratic

I have a question about the acrylic varnish that was applied to the gaps.  Does it curve up towards the hull sides, or did it remain flat and level with the surrounding water? 

She is loking really nice tehre steve, i do like the look of the water. And i will second joe, its not to see one at anchor like this.

Looks great Steve, love the launch tied up next to her.

If I may ask the white water looks frothy or is it not dried yet?

Not dry. I was just showing how it looks after application so if someone tries this method they won't freak out. It will dry clear in about 12 hours and be ready for another coat.

Ah ok, thanks!!!

Coming on nicely Steve. What exactly is the purpose of those layers of varnish.

By the way, i meant to ask before, but have you considered doing an article for the mag on your water.

The varnish coats give the water a much shiner appearance. Also the multiple layers will give the water depth and not make it look painted.

I pretty much got my method from Chris Flodberg (with a few variations of my own) who did an excellent tutorial for FSM a few months back. I have a long way to match his skill.

Thanks Steve, i'll have to have a look for that.

April 16 issue.

I received my US sailors from Shapeways 3D printing. Not bad looking and way better those 2D PE sailors. I have 28 of them to stick on the deck.

Thanks Steve, i will look into that.

Holy cow, your gonna paint those things. They do look better than the PE ones i have seen.

Pretty much just blue dungree with a white dixie cup hat and black dots for shoes. I don't think I have a small enough brush for anything else.