paganpete Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Here is my second entry into the LTAT GB friends, Romans and countrypeople - the lovely (and supremely quick to build by the looks of it) 1/700 HMS Astute - by HobbyBoss. The photo is a quick shot from the fluorescent lit, kitchen worktop; it's a grubby day, not much light about! A grand total of 20 parts on this so should be super quick - a cheeky dry fit of upper and lower shows a perfect fit, coupled with crisp detail. The submarine is about 120mm long in total; as I wait for my Japan parcel to arrive this will keep me going, (as well as finishing off the Challenger). Pete Edited May 8, 2014 by snapper_city 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Great choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 A great choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Just slapped top and bottom together - bit of a lip on one side, no problem for Mr and Mrs sanding sticks! Will post pics once more bits glued on tomorrow. Have a good evening all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 HB certainly produce some nice sub kits, looking forward to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Managed to get all 12 parts glued on now, sanded, filled and primed - just hope the line does not look as severe when painted (the truth of cameras, damn them!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Todays update, nice and simple; Base coats applied - 2x thin Revell Aquacolor anthracite (don't like black base coats...too...err....well, black), then a thin wash of Vallejo black ink. Leave it to dry overnight and hopefully tomorrow start on the details for this little gem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelfspace Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Looking tidy - got one of these myself and am mighty apprehensive of the decals - looking forward to picking up some tips! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Ok, painting done, a bit of a mess on the join line though, my fault, not the kit, I should have taken a bit more time on it. the paintwork is glossy - due to decals adhering better to a gloss surface. Once all decals placed and cured then a satin coat will go on. I have done most of the decals after taking these photos, will finish off tomorrow! Shelfspace, be really careful with the decals, they split very easily and are a nightmare to place straight; if they tangle up (as some of the long strips did), then put them back in the water/solution and sort them out - scoop them back up again with a long piece of decal card and try again - I have got half the decals on and it has taken two hours to get them on! Back tomorrow with the finale! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Ok. she is finished, I tried to paint the areas where the line decals broke up - not 100% successful but satisfactory in this scale Overall, pretty happy with this simple build - now onto the mobile suit!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Great finish.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Ooooh...I like that 09 Anthracite, Revell's gift to the small scale modeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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