seadog Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 "I wont bore you with the details, suffice to say many attempts at sails, blocks and tackle etc." Oh go on then, boring details are what we crave! Won't get any sympathy from me about blocks, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Thanks for the support Guys ! 21 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Excellent! Some kids and a dog playing on or around the wreck would set it of a treat. Why do I bother ? 20 hours ago, Hewy said: I would actually like the boring details on the method in your water scene If you still want them for future projects let me know. # 9 hours ago, Ripaman said: Glad to see Mo & Joe are back with you Kev and I also see your workmanship has not suffered great job It's been nice not having to get some pics up. You know how it goes the ego longs for more comments. @seadog Don't talk to me about blocks ..... I'm looking at what's next and the scale is going up Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 19 hours ago, longshanks said: Why do I bother ? For the lovely banter of course! Anyway, you were worried when I was quiet. Seriously though, what is the first thing we do if we come across a derelict vessel? Especially kids, young or old? Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 5 hours ago, Martian Hale said: For the lovely banter of course! You make my life worth living Martian 5 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Seriously though, what is the first thing we do if we come across a derelict vessel? Especially kids, young or old? Good point .... and when would be the last time you modelled a figure less than 10mm high??? and don't say it's an improvement on crabs On earth we have a phrase about people who like stirring a pot full of faeces I'm going back to my darkened room Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 35 minutes ago, longshanks said: You make my life worth living Martian Good point .... and when would be the last time you modelled a figure less than 10mm high??? and don't say it's an improvement on crabs On earth we have a phrase about people who like stirring a pot full of faeces I'm going back to my darkened room Kev 42 minutes ago, longshanks said: You make my life worth living Martian Good point .... and when would be the last time you modelled a figure less than 10mm high??? and don't say it's an improvement on crabs On earth we have a phrase about people who like stirring a pot full of faeces I'm going back to my darkened room Kev I know and you love it! I last did some figures less than 10mm high when I did this diorama: A bit blurred through it's case but you get the gist. I just got some N gauge railway figures and chopped them up a bit to get the poses I wanted. I even added a ship's cat, some sheep and a pig. You can get all sorts of figures from the model railway world, animals, sea birds and children included. These guys are very good: http://www.langley-models.co.uk/ the accessories sections have all sorts of figures at very reasonable prices. thin they even have some fishermen. Still working on those crabs for you so your diorama can have that "Eyeballs in the sky" twist to it if you want. Helpful of Mars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 I guess I'd better have a plate of humble pie with my tea...... I believe that's Langley Models Puffer in the mist. I don't recall seeing the build??? Love to see some pics when the mist has burned off.. Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 31 minutes ago, longshanks said: I guess I'd better have a plate of humble pie with my tea...... I believe that's Langley Models Puffer in the mist. I don't recall seeing the build??? Love to see some pics when the mist has burned off.. Kev It is the old Clyde Steamer Models kit, well the hull anyway.I had to scratch build the rest. I didn't do a WIP as it was shortly after I joined BM and I was a tad nervous about putting stuff up on the site at the time, a bit of a shrinking violet if you like. It got better! I will see if I can extract it from its case and get some pictures up. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 I have been playing around with these two …... Finally managed to paint a seascape I was happy with (and I have pics to prove the colour blue when the sun shines). I was more worried about the depth and tones plus the disturbed water in the wake. Tried some different techniques and these are the results Now I just have to do it all again! I'm not happy with the height and angle of the bow wave Thanks for stopping by Kev 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 What’s wrong with the waves 🌊I think they’re spot on mate got the look of a full sail on a sunny day beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I think that looks about right for the bow and wake effects. Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 That’s brilliant Kev, nice effect on the wake fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I think, if anything, the bow wave should wrap around the hull a bit more, instead of moving off in a shallow 'v' See if you can open this link, you'll see what I mean https://thalassobiote.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ripplestives.jpg Hope this helps It's coming along really nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Looks great Kev. Will she be under full sail? Here's a link to another photo of the bow wave for consideration - http://www.woodenships.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/IMG_0003-600x629.jpg. By the way, where are the guns & torpedo tubes? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Thanks for all the kind comments. You can't really see it but the bow wave height is something one of Johns MTBs would be proud of. @seadog @JohnWS perfect guys that's what I needed. 1 hour ago, JohnWS said: By the way, where are the guns & torpedo tubes? Tis a ' Q ' ship silly Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 OK seascape II Start with Celotex insulation board Dig out a rough hole so it's sitting right and wrap hull in tin foil ... First job seal top surface with PVA/ Varnish or like. I have left the foil on the bottom to seal it. If you don't seal the top whilst ensuring the board stays flat it will curl like a banana when you add something to one side. Then apply Other brands or materials are available.The gel dries semi transparent so I slapped some blue on first. I worked this with a small palette knife and dry paint brush. Remember to keep it to scale, think how high you want the waves/swell to make. I think (hope) you'll agree it's already looking better I'll give it a bit to dry then start painting and washes Thanks for looking in Kev 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Looks good Kev. 👍 Thanks for providing the seascape build process steps, too. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Well I'm thinking this looks better .... More restrained and I'm not good at restrained Boat will have all sails pulling so I didn't want to overdo the wind Thanks for looking in your comments are appreciated Kev 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I like it! I can almost feel that cool sea breeze. (Sea breezes would feel great, as we supposed to be over 40° C this weekend) John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Looking very nice Kev you can just imagine a family day out messing around in a sunny bay or even a couple of fishermen working hard to get the catch in so they can get back for a cool pint 🍻 hope this nice weather keeps up not used to it beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 On 29/06/2018 at 14:56, longshanks said: Well I'm thinking this looks better .... More restrained and I'm not good at restrained It looks good to me and I have to say that you do restrained far better than I do! Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Looks good to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Really like it - everything about it is working. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 18 hours ago, Martian Hale said: It looks good to me and I have to say that you do restrained far better than I do! That's not difficult when you think of a ??? with eyes and tentacles appearing from around your body Nice to see you back Martian. I trust the break and the Real Ale have refreshed those other parts. 4 hours ago, seadog said: Looks good to me! You're the man I'm trying to impress 1 hour ago, robgizlu said: Really like it - everything about it is working. Except me I've sloped off for a Cold One! @JohnWS @beefy66 Certainly got your imaginations stirred 😉 Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Just to prove something is happening and to give you a giggle The start of a 1/100 figure I think it's going to need a lot of imagination on your part ... This is the last part of the wreck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 1 hour ago, longshanks said: I think it's going to need a lot of imagination on your part ... Gee, I thought it was a water bug. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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