Richard G Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) A bit late in starting this one. I'm building the Kombrig 1/350 scale battlecruiser HMS Tiger.First off I prime the hull. Then it's a slap of paint on the hull. I'm doing my Tiger as an early war version with light grey hull with a dark grey panel. I used WEM's First World War naval paints, with a good shake of the tin they brush on very nicely. Port. Starboard So far its been great fun with a very nice kit, the next update will be Saturday. Richard Edited August 24, 2013 by Richard G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowler0000 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Richard. Another floaty thing! Looking forward to seeing this develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard G Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Thanks Enzo, a bit more progress today. The cutting mat gives a good idea of size, HMS Tiger was just over 700ft long making the model 24inches in length. Artwox Wooden Decks have been fitted, went on without to much bother, just have to make sure they don't rise up anywhere. I have been preparing and painting various deck fittings, hatches and the secondary guns which I'll fit tomorrow together with the anchors and chain. I hope also to have fitted the hull to its base as well ready for the ocean. Richard 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Oh WOW! Give the man ten out of ten for taste! I really never thought we'd see the most beautiful ship in WW1 in this GB, but you've proved me wrong. Great start, and keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard G Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Oh WOW! Give the man ten out of ten for taste! I really never thought we'd see the most beautiful ship in WW1 in this GB, but you've proved me wrong. Great start, and keep it up! Thank Phil, I don't know if I can do it true justice, but if I have fun trying then that's the main thing - right?. Richard Edited September 8, 2013 by Richard G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard G Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Right, been a bit slack recently but moved on this weekend and got the sea done,and a bit more work on the hull as well. A side view first off Then a couple of overhead shots, from the stern first of all. And then the bow. The white patch on the lower bridge structure is where I had to replace some damage, irritating and will require a bit more work on it. The 6inch guns have been fitted as well as the anchor chains, I replaced the kits anchors with cast metal ones from "John R Haynes" as they look far better then the resin kit ones, they have a more solid look to them which I really like (And yes they will be painted soon). The gun turrets are there just for the look of the thing, they will probably be one of the last bits done. Quick bit on the base, I wrapped the hull in cling-film and glued it to a hunk of wood. I then used modelling clay to surround the hull and let it harden. Then using fine polyfilla I created the rest of the sea which I painted with a mixture of blue and green acrylics and foam/snow in a pot for the white bits. The whole sea was then covered with Vallejo transparent water to give it a wet look. Only my second attempt as a sea base in this scale so I'm please with how it came out. I have started the bridge now but a bit of planning on the next steps is required as the bridge, funnels and the searchlight platform between the first and second funnels could conspire to get in the way of clumsy fingers. Let hope they don't. Finally a couple more views of the hull from bow and stern but from a lower down perspective that I feel really shows off the hulls lines. Next update will be probably be next weekend with progress as mentioned above. Richard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I'm with Vulcanicity on this one, looking really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Lovely work Richard, well done. Am looking forward to seeing his finished!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Great work Richard. I have always liked the battleships of WW I. Il watch this one Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 This is superb! That sea base is a work of art. The ship really looks as though it is moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denstore Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Any chance of showing a close up of the anchor chains? I've been looking for good chains some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard G Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) Any chance of showing a close up of the anchor chains? I've been looking for good chains some time. No problem Magnus here you go Hope that's alright for you. I can't remember where I got the chain from but any model railway chain should do. For 1/350 scale I went with chain that had 15 links per inch. Richard Edited September 9, 2013 by Richard G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denstore Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Thanks. Really looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Looks amazing so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard G Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Right, on with the build. The main bridge levels are now fitted. I have come to the view that while a tripod masted bridge looks a lot better than the later "tower" bridges they are a real pain to put together in kit form, this put up a real fight but I got there in the end. The stacks are now in place and really add to the look of it, still some work to go on them which I'll be doing this week. Next update this weekend Richard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Definitely a big cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 That's looking gorgeous! Top work with the sea bases, very convincing. Hearing about your struggles with the bridgework reminds me of bulding the Airfix Hood and Repulse when I was a child-your results are far better and less wonky however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Definitely a big cat. And rather splendid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 That looks absolutely fantastic. I love the way you have done your seascape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard G Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks guys, I'm fairly new to the idea of online modelling and showing my work off to a wider audience. It might seem silly to others but your comments really make my day so thank you again. Richard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlornhope Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Looking very nice indeed and very neat and clean as well, I'm keeping an eye on this to see how a 350 Combrig kit goes together compared to a 700 Combrig. Keep up the good work Cheer Callum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard G Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 Looking very nice indeed and very neat and clean as well, I'm keeping an eye on this to see how a 350 Combrig kit goes together compared to a 700 Combrig. Keep up the good work Cheer Callum First of all massive apologies for the lack of update, sadly we had a death in the family last week which put a dampener on things but I hope to have a proper update tomorrow or Monday. Callum, I have found it goes together very well indeed, the only problem with the fit so far is the stern walk which bares little resemblance to the hull it is supposed to join to and will require work to make it fit. As for the rest of it the resin parts are excellent and the photo-etch is acceptable. As I said before I don't like building any of these multi-platformed bridges very much because of the difficulty in lining up the platforms with the supporting legs when its all flat joins, it's a real p.i.t.a to be sure. The only downer I have with the kit is the lack of railings and the lack of masts and booms which you have to make yourself, for the price they really should be included. All the best Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Lovely so far Richard, how are the Combrig kits by the way; have been flirting with buying a few as they really appeal to me! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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