Gremlin56 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 That is an amazing result. I wouldn't have believed it possible to build this using the Airfix "fossil" as a base. Also hard to believe it's 1/72 (the lighter gives you away). Top notch work Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Thanks Guys Frank my intention is for pennant no 385 Jim I'm really looking forward to seeing this finished You and me both !! Actually starting to think of what I might build next. I really fancy a break from braille scale Cheers Julian, don't tell anyone but its really a very small lighter. Love your definition of breakfast Cheers Kev Edited November 19, 2017 by longshanks 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) I've been playing around with the 20mm gunner today (hence the reason I'm now wearing 2 plasters ) This was the starting point Hands are in the right place but his legs/body are too stiff. So.... I tried to get it done on the NHS but with the delays, cancellations, Nora virus etc etc etc I thought I'd self medicate You can just see the wire through his hand to attach gun Just the head looking wrong now Had a poke around my Telford purchases and found I'd bought some millicast figures !! So off with his head and .... Thats it for today, feeling rather crossed eyed Thanks for looking in Kev Edited November 19, 2017 by longshanks 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 The head version 2 looks a lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Taking it yet again to the next level Kev. Keep it up mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Nice work on the figure Kev. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 A great improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Thank you for your support Guys! Right the rest of the crew signed on today From left to right. Two parts Airfix + Millicast head. Middle two are from Al Gunthwaite http://www.gunthwaite.co.uk/Right hand figure is from millicast. Now for a bit of self indulgence. I've been sticking more bits and pieces on and I wanted to try out my new camera. Pocket job, Panasonic DMC-TZ60 Good of you to stop by Cheers Kev Edited November 19, 2017 by longshanks 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Its going to look stunning once finished Kev, Love the base. it gives a real sense of raw power that these boats must of had. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 " Love the base. it gives a real sense of raw power that these boats must of had. " Funny you should say that, I had the same thought looking at the pics. Well chuffed with the camera the depth of field (in focus) is huge. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Nice set of figures to man the ship Kev. The photos are really good. Did you use a macro setting here? they are nice and sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Love the mock-up.....This is going to look great when it's all together! Maybe give the guy holding the binoculars a scarf (lead foil is great for this), his neck looks kust a little thin to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Great stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Looks real good Kev the base makes the boat stand out even more with all the extra work you have put into this one Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Thanks Folks, Julian, didn't use macro. I had it set on aperture priority and used max aperture. This got me thinking so I did a couple of test shots Aperture Priority f8 @ 1.3 seconds YES hand held at 1.3 seconds !!! Intelligent Auto Selected Macro f3.3 @ 1/4 second These modern cameras are rather impressive. The ironic thing is one of the deciding factors for this camera was that it has x30 optical zoom (35mm equivalent of 750mm). Sarge, I reckon your right necks do look a bit scrawny Kev Edited November 19, 2017 by longshanks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 The huge depth of field comes from the tiny sensor, which is a bonus at times. However, don't expect to be able to push the ISO too high, or the image will get seriously ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Thanks Folks, Julian, didn't use macro. I had it set on aperture priority and used max aperture. This got me thinking so I did a couple of test shots Aperture Priority f8 @ 1.3 seconds YES hand held at 1.3 seconds !!! Intelligent Auto Selected Macro f3.3 @ 1/4 second These modern cameras are rather impressive. The ironic thing is one of the deciding factors for this camera was that it has x30 optical zoom (35mm equivalent of 750mm). Sarge, I reckon your right necks do look a bit scrawny Kev Does seem contradictory doesn't it. I have a Nikon Coolpix P520 with a huge zoom and I end up using it for taking snaps of my builds mostly using the macro function. :photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Well I've just read this right from the start, gobsmacked is what I am completely and utterly gobsmacked a m a z I n g skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Continuing to make tiny steps forward. . . . . . Starting to think about rigging, guess what? The Airfix deck ring bolts are like beer barrels sooooooo a bit .2mm brass wire gently annealled with a lighter and twisted up around a piece of 0.3mm wire Deck plate and a touch of solder paste. soldered with a lighter Epoxy glue into a hole in the deck Liferings painted up, probably should be painted to match the bulkhead behind but I like a touch of colour (Citadel colour 'Vomit Brown') and in place along with flag locker and fire extinguisher Fire extinguishers replaced with 'Friendship Models' WWII tank jobs General view showing stbd torpedo tubes etc fitted Ever closer, thanks for looking in Kev Edited November 19, 2017 by longshanks 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Looking great Kev, the deck bolts are very nice solution to the scale problem. "Vomit brown" sounds very enticing Nice colour though. Starting to "busy up" very nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 For the second time tonight, I find myself saying "Cor blimey"... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Ah great idea with the deck rings have been looking for something for my PT boat build Cheers Kev looking very ship shape mate Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Why have I not seen that flag locker before? Looks very convincing, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 if one were feeling not quite up to indicating all those tiny flags, a bit of painted and wrinkled paper serves nicely as the cover they had on the lockers. Seeing the flags is, however a lot cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Really really nice work mate, looking amazing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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