Thanks guys.

Gam, no pad decals, like the Sprue can,  hand painting is on the menu.

Yes, almost done. A little touch up here and there, painting the helo pad, complete the helo and RHI, make the base and add the crew.

You can really tell the difference looking down on the heli pad area! It's been neatt to watch how the black shadows faded away with each coat.

Maybe we don't see the color differences, but you can really tell how well the contrast is on all the details.  

Great work Steve.

Steve: Ohhh cool! How much is left? Looks like you need the helipad decals to the aft deck but other than that she looks pretty much done. 

A little more last night. I completed the base painting, next is the touch up on the deck fittings and other items such as the CIWS, flight deck/bow white stripes, etc.

While the paint colors used were quite diffrent, the pics just don't reflect that. I believe it's the lighting.

Thanks, Joe and Gam

Steve: She looks fantastic. If mine comes out 10% as well I'll be thrilled! 

Looking right sharp Steve.

Painted the deck and need to add a second coat, darker, then on to a little touch up.

Thanks Gam

Steve: That looks superb! Looks like the same fading and wear you see from the sun and salt air! 

Thanks mongoose and Joe, I appreciate the complements.

I should be able to get the first and maybe the second coat on the deck tonight. This is where the small AB comes in handy.

Scottc: Your Kansas is looking absolutely marvelous. That is a very handsome ship indeed.

Steve: Superb paint work. Leave it to you to think outside the box regarding ship painting. And, more importantly, to have the skills to pull it off. I suppose that is why you are the Admiral.

Gamera: Now that's a sweet set. 

scottrc I love that little thing. For whatever reason I'm just now getting a feel for the size after looking at your mat. super job.

Gamera that is a cool find. I think I will try one out this Spring.

Modelcrazy this is a long awaited tutorial. Totally enjoying the show. Will try and bring it off Broadway this year to a local workbench near me ;-)

Another coat of the grey

and with a little white added to the base color for tonal variation.

The deck is next.

Gamera

Not sure if this is anything new, maybe you guys have already seen stuff like this but I thought it was kinda cool and thought I'd pass it on. Anyway it sure beats scratchbuilding drydock facilities. 

 https://www.hlj.com/1-700-scale-charlestown-navy-yard-dry-dock-swmsp07050

 

I have been eye balling this when it came out.  It sure would save a lot of time scratchbuilding and makes for an insteresting display.  

Thanks Steve,

A second coat will be perfect for your finish.  Its looking great with so much depth in the coloring. 

The Tamiya Hull Red is what has given me the most issues as of late with fish eyes.  Probably because I painted over a laquer primer and MM flat black, which I have been doing for a long time without any problems.  

That looks really good. Love how things are working out. 

After black basing, I started spraying the hull and superstructure grey. I'll go over it again with a second, thinner coat next.

Scott, the KS is looking awesome. About the hull red...yeah, about that. There are several co's that manufacture it but I believe I'll bow to the likes of GM, GH and others. My hulls are almost always in a sea scape and always heavily weathered. With that said, I typically use Tamiya Hull Red acrylic.

Gam, thanks, I didn't know they produced a dry dock might come in handy, maybe soon.

Not sure if this is anything new, maybe you guys have already seen stuff like this but I thought it was kinda cool and thought I'd pass it on. Anyway it sure beats scratchbuilding drydock facilities. 

 https://www.hlj.com/1-700-scale-charlestown-navy-yard-dry-dock-swmsp07050

Steve: She's coming along great! 

Scott: Wow, I didn't get a tenth done last weekend...  She looks fantastic, I love that scheme! 

Spent a few hours at the bench between painting my master bedroom and watching the Chiefs win their way to the SuperBowl to attach the boats and a few other items.  I really like how this kits resin responds to the TiteBond Gel CA I'm using.  As small as this kit is, its really an enjoyment to build.

modelcrazy

Thanks guys, I applied the black base. Next I'll add the anit fouling red and boot top.

 

"Back in Black" What brand of red are you using?  I've been having some trouble with hull reds as of late.

Thanks guys, I applied the black base. Next I'll add the anit fouling red and boot top.

Steve: Yeah, that looks fantastic!

Steve: As always, you have done some really remarkable PE work. Certainly an inspiration for my future attempts.

GM: The suggestion for railing application is greatly appreciated. Had that one in my mental file. I believe I'm more cautious about the bending part to get the sections right. But, most of the time that's simply a mental thing. I should be just fine once I get to that part and get going. Thanks again.

Woo Hoo Steve, nice work seeing all that shiney brass before being painted. 

Beautiful work Admiral.

I'm done with the PE, now on to the paint.