Bangor Lad Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) Not had much time for modelling lately but I've been able to get some work done on the Meng Models Lexington. Although the hull isn't finished yet I wanted to get her on her base and make a start on the sea. Plenty still to do but this is a great exercise to get in some practice. Thanks for looking. Edited August 30, 2017 by Bangor Lad 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Had a few minutes to add some texture to the base this morning. The texture is a mixture of two types of Galeria gel. One is a smooth structure gel whereas the other has a fine grit in it. This I think gives a good surface if you're trying to represent a wind ruffled finish. It was quite wet when I took the photos but it dries fairly clear. Looking forward to getting on with some weathering. Cheers 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 I wasn't too happy with the finish on the sea so I added a layer of Galeria Structure Gel to smooth it out a little. It will probably need one two more coats to even it out a little more before I can add the wake etc. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Had a chance to do a little more to the Lexington. Applied a very thin dark wash to begin bringing out some of the details. Next steps will be some highlighting on the raised detail then it will on to the flightdeck and the air group. Hope to be able to move on to the seascape then we'll nearly be there! Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Quick update 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Lexington is now finished. I've posted some photos on the Maritime RFI Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Completed most of the painting using Lifecolor paints. Detail painting now to be done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Made a start on the flight deck markings. These came from a GMM set. I applied a coat of Valejo gloss varnish and started by applying the flight deck lines. Then I applied the flight deck numbers. The decals went down quite well but I have had to use some Micro Sol to help them settle down into the engraved details. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Those white lines was as one strips or each piece separately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Kris B said: Those white lines was as one strips or each piece separately? Hi Chris Yes, the flight deck lines comes as strips although I needed two lengths for the full length. I used some narrow masking tape as a guide for them. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) Why am I doing this?! Eduard 1/700 Oerlikons for USS Independence. Edited September 26, 2017 by Bangor Lad 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Some stunning work there - those Oerlikons are astonishing Love the sea work. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 At last, the Oerlikons are finished! Following which I did some work on the mast structure. Time for a lie down I think.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Great work with the PE I think I would have to lie down to after those tiny details. beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 On 27 September 2017 at 6:12 PM, beefy66 said: Great work with the PE I think I would have to lie down to after those tiny details. beefy Thanks. Must admit I was a little weary by the time they were finished. All good though They are pretty small but it's a well deigned etch and they go together pretty quickly once you get into a rhythm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Made a start on the seascape Textured watercolour paper supported on lengths of cocktail stick and faired into the base with some filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Also made some progress with the Tamiya USS Enterprise CV6. This is pretty much out of the box but with some extra detail from the Eduard etched set. I've left most of the hanger deck shutters open so I added a deck from some spare plasticard. Also started to add some of the etched details to the island. I've not tried to correct any of the errors to the kit. Hopefully this will be a reasonably quick build. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Got a bit more of the etch attached today...... ......and the hull ready for a first coat of paint Cheers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 Managed to put a few hours into USS Independence. Few touch ups and then time to move on to the crew and aircraft. Thanks for looking. Cheers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 That's a good looking collection of U.S. carriers there, very good work. The Meng USS Lexington has come out really well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Made a start on a couple of Avengers for Independence. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Now that I've finished the Independence it's time to make some progress on Enterprise Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) Started fixing the railings to the hangar deck walkways and openings. These are from the Eduard set and to be honest I'm not a fan of them. I much prefer the design used by GMM and Starling where there is an extra bottom 'rail' which makes them much easier to fit and makes for a stronger bond. The brass used by Eduard is a heavier gauge too so I find it not as forgiving as the thinner GMM etch. I've also had a 'play' at fading the hull colour with a light airbrushing of some pale grey. A lot more to do yet though! Cheers Edited October 12, 2017 by Bangor Lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 I was struggling with fitting the hull railings to my Enterprise so came up with this little jig to support the hull at a comfortable angle. Necessity being the mother of invention and all that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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