Nick C Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thanks for all the kind comments, much appreciated. Nearly finished now. Bow railings and torpedo net shelf from the WEM kit. It's not designed for this kit so a bit tricky to get it it to fit (aft ones tricky as well) but it looks ok; Stanchions in 0.16 stainless wire also fitted to the railings adjacent to the foredeck ladders. and the after shelves and rails; Added the stanchions on top of the turrets next to the roof access hatches, again in 0.16 stainless wire; And finally fitted the turrets Couple of general views; She looks quite menacing; Cage aerials, stern lifefloats, torpedo nets and some more weathering and she'll be about done, then on with the dockyard. Cheers Nick 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael M Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I see you've added the pushrods I guess it's time for little destruction derby all around isn't it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Really nice job, must get me a ship kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 This really is looking rather tasty .... Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Thanks for the kind comments, off on hols so be a couple of weeks before any more progress. cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Great looking job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa4ways Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Absolutely beautiful Nick, I just wish I had as good a pair of hands as you, I do have the Dreadnought to build, however, I have a very strange feeling that the only thing your beautiful Dreadnought and my Kit will have in common will be, the wooden deck, however, I do like your main turret and secondary armament colouring, as a new comer to this site, do you mind me asking what the colour you used 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 On 18/11/2017 at 10:32 PM, Papa4ways said: Absolutely beautiful Nick, I just wish I had as good a pair of hands as you, I do have the Dreadnought to build, however, I have a very strange feeling that the only thing your beautiful Dreadnought and my Kit will have in common will be, the wooden deck, however, I do like your main turret and secondary armament colouring, as a new comer to this site, do you mind me asking what the colour you used Hi Papa, thanks for the comment, I'm sure your Dreadnought'll be fine! Colours are Tamiya, XF-54 dark sea grey for the hull and bulkheads, turret side, secondary guns etc.(the paint guide shows XF-50 which definitely isn't right). XF-63 german grey for the steel decks and turret roofs. The paint plan doesn't show the turret tops in a different colour but the Kagero 3D ships dos and it adds interest. I also used XF-79, linoleum deck brown for the admirals walk. Hope this helps. Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa4ways Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Nick Charnock said: Hi Papa, thanks for the comment, I'm sure your Dreadnought'll be fine! Colours are Tamiya, XF-54 dark sea grey for the hull and bulkheads, turret side, secondary guns etc.(the paint guide shows XF-50 which definitely isn't right). XF-63 german grey for the steel decks and turret roofs. The paint plan doesn't show the turret tops in a different colour but the Kagero 3D ships dos and it adds interest. I also used XF-79, linoleum deck brown for the admirals walk. Hope this helps. Cheers Nick Hi Nick, Thank you so much for your reply, and thank you for the paint guide, it really is appreciated, the one saving grace about my Dreadnought is, the Gentleman I purchased it from on ebay, was so kind, he accepted my offer, which was below his asking price, he even gave me a wooden deck for the Ship, and, if only I could show you the plans for the Dreadnought he gave me, outstanding, (I'll try and take a photo of them) but these are not what you would call build plans, they are almost like blueprint drawings, absolutely beautiful, he also sent me a magazine book all about the Dreadnought, now if only I can do his faith in me some justice, but again, thank you for answering me, and for the paint guide 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Nick, do you remember what colour you've used for bottom of the hull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 11 hours ago, Kris B said: Nick, do you remember what colour you've used for bottom of the hull? Hi Kris, hull paint is tamiya xf-9 hull red mixed 5/1 with xf-7 signal red. I always add a bit of red as the 'Hull red' straight out of the pot looks a bit brown to me - pure personal preference tho! Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 18 hours ago, Nick Charnock said: the paint guide shows XF-50 which definitely isn't right Cheers Nick Hi Nick, Depending on time frame, it would be fairly appropriate. From 5th August 1902 through to 18th November 1914 the standard shade used on all RN capital ships was Dark Grey. This was infact a very dark grey. Most modellers just copy each other and excessively light shades a.) because someone didn't know/ didn't care / just preferred how it looked then b.) because the next guy had this image of the first anchored in his mind as his idea of "right". From 19th August 1914 through to 7th July 1916 the shade used was simply called "Grey". This too was dark, just a bit lighter than the pre-war "Dark Grey". After Jutland the colour was changed to "Light Grey", with the word "Light" being relative; the colour lightened to about the tone of what we now know as Dark Sea Grey or thereabouts. http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=154630 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nick C Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies said: Hi Nick, Depending on time frame, it would be fairly appropriate. From 5th August 1902 through to 18th November 1914 the standard shade used on all RN capital ships was Dark Grey. This was infact a very dark grey. Most modellers just copy each other and excessively light shades a.) because someone didn't know/ didn't care / just preferred how it looked then b.) because the next guy had this image of the first anchored in his mind as his idea of "right". From 19th August 1914 through to 7th July 1916 the shade used was simply called "Grey". This too was dark, just a bit lighter than the pre-war "Dark Grey". After Jutland the colour was changed to "Light Grey", with the word "Light" being relative; the colour lightened to about the tone of what we now know as Dark Sea Grey or thereabouts. http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=154630 Hi Jamie, thanks for the info, very interesting. I must admit my statement that XF-50 is wrong is an assumption on my part, mainly because when I've used it before it's a got a dark blue/green hint to it (title on the pot is Field Blue), whereas the paint chart calls for H333 which is listed as extra dark sea grey - which is why I assumed the XF-50 was a typo and went for the tamiya dark sea grey. Looks like my dreadnought may be a bit light based on the charts your link goes to but I'm happy enough with it. Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Nick Charnock said: Hi Jamie, thanks for the info, very interesting. I must admit my statement that XF-50 is wrong is an assumption on my part, mainly because when I've used it before it's a got a dark blue/green hint to it (title on the pot is Field Blue), whereas the paint chart calls for H333 which is listed as extra dark sea grey - which is why I assumed the XF-50 was a typo and went for the tamiya dark sea grey. Looks like my dreadnought may be a bit light based on the charts your link goes to but I'm happy enough with it. Cheers Nick Hi Nick, I think there's a certain amount of artistic license allowed. There's no denying that the pre-war greys fairly "kill" the model. I think yours is pitched very well for the record. It captures an appropriate feel and character. You're right about XF-50 insomuch as the greys used at this time were neutral greys made only of black and white, as you will have seen by now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 6 hours ago, Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies said: Hi Nick, I think there's a certain amount of artistic license allowed. There's no denying that the pre-war greys fairly "kill" the model. I think yours is pitched very well for the record. It captures an appropriate feel and character. You're right about XF-50 insomuch as the greys used at this time were neutral greys made only of black and white, as you will have seen by now. Cheers Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) Cage aerials, what can I say about cage aerials................... The WEM PE is great but they still take forever. If it helps anyone doing these, I tried about 4 different ways including making jigs and using 0.06 SS wire but ended up with Caenis 20 denier thread. Thread 16 cages onto one line, support the line between 2 pots and then thread the rest of the lines. First time I tried to secure one cage to the lines with superglue to give a fixed start point but the tension didn't work out so in the end I threaded everything 'loose', tensioned all the lines, lined the cages up and then glued them in place with diluted PVA; When glued, thread all the lines through a single 0.3 PE loop (North Star rigging eye) at each end and slide the loop up to form the cone at the ends; The mid point where the lines all join together was pulled in by looping a piece of Caenis round all the lines, slowing pulling it tight and knotting it, the ends can then be used to support the middle of the aerial from the foremast yard. And fitted they look ok. Still need the black paint touching up and the aerials from the transmitter on the aft upper deck rigging to the cages; The anti-torpedo net ended up being lengths of picture hanging wire. Tried wrapping ladies tights around various wires to simulate rolled nets but couldn't get anything consistent; And they got a wash of raw umber oils to simulate rust; Added another missing boom, this time from the aft end, which is rigged to the mainmast; Added the lifebouys (they need a bit of toning down); Some weathering mainly round the bow, and then some greenery with oils (thanks Michael M for the tip); Hopefully the final coat of matt varnish'll will take the shine off the oil. Couple of general progress shots, not much left to do; Cheers Nick Edited December 30, 2017 by Nick Charnock Typo 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 A W E S O M E. I am very impressed. Especially the aerials. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfisti Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Great work on those pesky cage aerials Nick,very impressive. Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogged Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Great work. Thanks for the advice about the aerials. Quote Spoiler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I am SOOOOOO jealous!!! What a cracking build! The paint job is superb and I love those aerials! I might have to get one of these kits just to try it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Stunning! Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Stunning details on show in this beautiful build. beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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