So, a year later….
... I’m getting ready to build this model for my Father-in-Law as a Christmas present. I still haven’t built anything in the year I’ve been buying box kits so I’m starting off with something light and easier.
After reviewing the various options, I chose the Kennebec Class tankers as they were the kits produced that most closely resembled the Cimarron Class in which my Father-in-Law served on (USS Marias AO-57) as mentioned above.
Question on colors - Having hard time finding the colors that I need – specifically Neutral Gray, Deck Blue, and Antifouling Red - at Hobby Lobby and Michael’s so I’m going to make do with
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the closest that I can find. I did see some Gunship Gray and Gun Metal. Not enough time to order online and wait for shipment so I have to go brick and mortar. I’m going to check a local hobby store tomorrow (they are few and far between here) to see if I can find the paint colors I want. Hobby Lobby had a Flat Enamel Finishing Set with 12 colors, only 1 of which I would need (Flat Black) but I would buy it more for the accessories like brushes, sand paper, etc. I also need to decide as to whether to go with Enamel or Acrylic (help, anyone? Which is best for model ships? As this is a redo of a 1960s model, are the instructions just as ancient and those color names/types been replaced by different ones that I should be looking for?
-Kevin-
"Enjoy your life now. It comes with an expiration date."
Modeling my world in 1:43 to 1:50... and a few other assorted scales