Dads203 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I don't see any problems with the anti slip Kev, looks spot in to me, a few muddy boot prints and some mud And I think you will have nailed it fella. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Right I've got the fore deck looking how I want it................at the third attempt Initial paint job done on hull approx. five shades of green above the waterline and allsorts below. Further weathering to be done Cockpit starting to come together I'm pleased with the progress this weekend Thanks for looking in Kev 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Front deck anti slip is great Kev, really looking the part now. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Looks great Longshanks. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I'm not sure about the shade of purple on the lighter. Maybe some more colour modulation would help. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Excellent work Kev, the forward deck is fantastic. Cockpit is looking ready for action too. Only thing bothering me is the height of the radar display, It looks to be about waist high so either the user has to kneel down or the radar can be angled up more. This bothering anyone else or am I being too picky here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 great work Kev, really looking the part. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Thanks for all the comments Guys, even you Julian No pulling the wool over your eyes buddy.............. Apparently it was tiring for the Coxn and RO so they had seats Seriously though that was well spotted Spent time this evening cleaning skin tones off one of the figures. Applied with oils which never dry in 48hours (especially in this temp) Oh yes they do :-( Then I had a play with fenders, Tamiya supply green polos for tires?? I think that will do, just need some PVA on the cord and a weight overnight to get them to hang right Cheers Kev 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Those fenders look great! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Devil is in the detail Kev , the fenders look rather good mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Those fenders look real nice Kev wish I could have done something like them for the tug but they look spot on for your 1/35 scale build watching and taking notes Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I had forgotten the seats Kev, that explains things Nice fenders too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks Guys Keith, no reason why you can't make rope fenders for your tug...... Mooring ropes/towing hawsers I reckon are 100 to 200mm divided by 108, means your looking for some cord 1 to 2mm diameter. I would suggest cable laid cord as it takes the fold without distorting. Light pull cord would be about right. Hope this helps Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 morning Longshanks - this is coming on nicely. Your cockpit dash looks great and those fenders look just fine to me. Having been medling with rigging thread and green stuff over the last week on my present build, you could make a fender from a clay/fimo/green stuff type product and weave the rigging thread around it while tacky - .. just a thought if it helps you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Thanks for the suggestion.............. I think I'll stick with my present method Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFindley Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hi Kev First let me say that your modeling skills are top notch and what you have done so far really looks good. But there are some issues with your model and I am only offering the following comments in the way of constructive criticism based on my time with PBR River Divisions 532 & 573 in Sa Dec RVN, 1968-69. I would not say "never" but the PBR's I worked on generally didn't have anti-slip anywhere and while your bow area looks great it probably didn't exist. The two radios were located directly below the radar one above the other with the front panels accessable to the coxswain. There were no radios located where you placed yours and no duck-boards. No one rode in that space on patrol and no stool. The radar is actually too low in the kit to accommodate the radios. There were only four members of a normal boat crew: coxswain (boat captail), forward gunner, rear gunner and a seaman on the engine covers between the shields which usally mounted an M-60 and a hand-cranked Honeywell grenade launcher. The water jets & deflectors were rectangular in shape not round The "door" you removed was actually a ballistic cloth door with a zippered closure The black beret worn by the crew "flops" to the left and the "pushed up" side is on the right with the TF-116 patch. Your crewman has the "floppy" part on the left. Forward gun tub: Ammo cans were located between the guns front to back. The semi-circular tubs (#11 on your drawing) were to catch the spent brass. BTW the gunners seat was a canvas strap not a solid, fixed seat. The boats only had one crew and made 12 hour patrols, either the day or night patrol. When the crew and boat were in it was refueled, repaired, rearmed, etc., etc. Not used 24/7. The raised section amidships are not ammo lockers. They are engine covers. The two deck hatches at the rear of the boat gave access to the water jets that clogged frequently with water plants. I hope this helps 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 From the horses mouth (I tried to think of a more nautical expression but failed) That's what I love about this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TGA Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 It seems the devil really was in the details....nonetheless a fantastic bit of modelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Makes you scared to even bother taking kits out of the box doesn't it, no matter how well meant. I guess the floral pattern sunshade over the cockpit we discussed is a "no no" too Kev, Can I have it for my PzKpfw IV ? Edited September 11, 2015 by Gremlin56 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Are you able to save this project? It seems a shame to waste such great workmanship. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hey, someone with firsthand knowledge supplied insight. Kev is a genius and will either sort it or, and this approach is equally valid, apply the Nelson touch and proceed anyway. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hey, someone with firsthand knowledge supplied insight. Kev is a genius and will either sort it or, and this approach is equally valid, apply the Nelson touch and proceed anyway. Or he could do it as a what if maybe show how it could have been built and done properly Julian the floral print will go much better with your little Pazner any way Beefy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks guys for your support I'm currently soaking up gin & sunshine in equal measures :-) Will worry about what to do in a while Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) I bags the floral print sunshade :clown: I'll call the build "the return of the son of the poofy panzer" Edited September 11, 2015 by Gremlin56 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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