s.e.charles Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 for the investment of money and time, is there a better choice for hull selection? I understand the display may dictate, but if that is taken out of the equation, is one type preferred over the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I'm not a 'ship-builder' but l understand that 'full hulls' are the much preferred option when it comes to displaying them. However, dioramas are a different story, obviously. So, unless you're going to build a diorama with a ship in dry dock, or beached on some far off shore, I'd go for waterline for dioramas. Rearguards, Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Wot he says; waterline handy for dioramas and wargaming, full hull for on stands like museum or builders display models. But you can build full hull for a diorama; just cut a deep V slot for the ship to sit in and build up the sea around it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 That choice is all down to how the modeller wishes to see their model when finished. Most builders I know tend to make their models as full hull and displayed on a plinth in a display case; much like how they would be seen in a museum. For me, I find that to be a bit too sterile and would prefer the model to have story behind it; therefore I put mine into diorama settings. One personal observation, and it is purely my own view, is that full hull models that are displayed like museum pieces should not be weathered. I find nothing more disconcerting than seeing rust streaks and other weathering on an otherwise pristine model. To weather a full hull model should require it to be weathered overall, including the barnacles below the waterline and the grimy waterline tide-mark included etc. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepb Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 58 minutes ago, bootneck said: That choice is all down to how the modeller wishes to see their model when finished. Most builders I know tend to make their models as full hull and displayed on a plinth in a display case; much like how they would be seen in a museum. For me, I find that to be a bit too sterile and would prefer the model to have story behind it; therefore I put mine into diorama settings. One personal observation, and it is purely my own view, is that full hull models that are displayed like museum pieces should not be weathered. I find nothing more disconcerting than seeing rust streaks and other weathering on an otherwise pristine model. To weather a full hull model should require it to be weathered overall, including the barnacles below the waterline and the grimy waterline tide-mark included etc. Mike I agree fully with those sentiments. The only full hull display that should be weathered is in a "dry-dock" setting, often represented simply by wooden blocks. And then the weathering could include remedial cleaning. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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