Courageous Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Ordnance evening. Turrets done. Twin Vickers done. 20mm Oerlikon done. Stuart 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Nice job Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 Weathering Deck Spent the evening weathering the deck and found it quite difficult to do because it's such a large area. Initially, I went with the idea of a pin wash around the 'obstacles' and then dry-brushing these obstacles but the deck looked to 'new'. I bit the bullet and 'washed' the deck with Nuln Oil Shade from Citadel and I was a bit anxious to say the least 'cos if this 'went south'... Once dry, I then dry brushed the whole deck, including the decals and waited before blasting it with a varnish. A close-up of the forward section with the deck markings. I would have liked it a little 'softer' but I'm happy for a first attempt. Most of the 'sticky-on' bits are ready to go on but as I have a sea base to do, it'll be easier to handle it at this stage and stick the other stuff on when it is secured to its base. To do: Sea base Two DIY cargo nets as per my previous ASRL build (pita) Aerials (pita) RAF mast flags (17mm x 8.5mm) Put it all together Stuart 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I like Nuln Oil for the kind of grimy look it gives. Looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Coming along brilliantly Stuart nice paint job Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Nice weathering - that Nuln oil has delivered Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 8 hours ago, Ripaman said: Coming along brilliantly Stuart nice paint job Cheers Richard. 19 hours ago, Murdo said: I like Nuln Oil for the kind of grimy look it gives. 5 hours ago, robgizlu said: Nice weathering - that Nuln oil has delivered Cheers Murdo & Rob. The Nuln oil works great on smaller stuff like the guns and stuff, superstructure at a push but I think it needs to be weaker and dry slower for something like the deck. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) On 8/28/2019 at 8:26 AM, robgizlu said: East Anglican FilmArchive: Raydon Airfield That is wonderful footage of the Rescue launch in there Rob, thanks for posting that. Was I the only one that thought the cheerful looking RAF type that speaks to camera a couple of times looked rather like P.O Prune? This is coming on nicely Stuart, I've book marked this thread against the day I dig mine out. Steve. Edited August 31, 2019 by stevehnz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 18 hours ago, stevehnz said: his is coming on nicely Stuart, I've book marked this thread against the day I dig mine out. Thanks Steve. Bookmark away, glad it may be of help. Sea base This is what I displayed my first ASRL in and will use this again. If you're interested, you can get them off 'that' site for about £11. Stuck a slab of 25mm insulation board onto the base and here I'm in the process of tarting-up the sides with plasticard. The sides are about 26mm high to allow a 1mm layer of acrylic water. Sat the hull in its hole to see how it looks. Next phase is to prime and paint. Thanks for dropping by. Stuart 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Please take a few pic's of this procedure to make the water love to know how to do it. Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Sorry for being sloth like on this build, mainly down to a holiday, then the catch-up of garden chores and now a bit of lethargy due to a cold. The base was primed with my go-to Halfords grey primer. The base edges were then painted satin black to match the surrounding frame and then masked. The sea base was then painted with a dark blue/grey, another Halfords paint. When dry, the launch was secured in place on a bed of clear silicon sealant and allowed to dry. Next up was the 'water', an acrylic pouring medium by Liquitex, Next up will be to make it more dynamic. Stuart 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Looking very nice Stuart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 On 9/23/2019 at 10:04 PM, Murdo said: Looking very nice Thanks Murdo. Not feeling 100% so nothing too taxing. Clear acrylic gel from Vallejo was stippled onto the base using palette knife, this will hopefully dry clear and if not, a little airbrush work will be needed. Once happy, I'll add some wake stuff to give a sense of movement. Stuart 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Classey Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Really excellent Stuart! All the Best! Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 On 9/25/2019 at 8:24 PM, robgizlu said: Classey On 9/26/2019 at 2:19 PM, DJJunis said: Really excellent Stuart! Cheers Rob and Don. Sorry, no update today as I've been to a regional model show. Had a great time and walked out with this... ...now I know it's not a launch but for £15, I couldn't say know, it'll give me the chance to learn new skills or send me to the 'padded cell'. I'm not sure when I'll get round to starting this but I should think it'll be one of those slow burners...it will be going on a sea base though. Stuart 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Good bargain that, will be an interesting project. Waters looking spot on, as of course is the launch. I like the method you used, may try it on Exeter (shameless stealing of methods) and thanks for the tip on the display case, will be going shopping in a mo for one or three! Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 33 minutes ago, Bugle07 said: Good bargain that, will be an interesting project. Waters looking spot on, as of course is the launch. I like the method you used, may try it on Exeter (shameless stealing of methods) and thanks for the tip on the display case, will be going shopping in a mo for one or three! Cheers Geoff. Stealing methods and ideas is BM's signature. Hope those cases serve your purpose. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 15 hours ago, Courageous said: Had a great time and walked out with this... Now that's different to a Sabre! I picked up a few nice bargains at the Bovington show, one of which was the Hobbyboss 1/350 Astute class submarine, and also an Academy 1/72 Sabre ........ my first Academy example ..... so that's 3 Sabres down and 9 more to build! Nowhere close to your tally though. Launch is coming on a treat. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 A smashing little launch in the making there stuart a smart idea whith the insulation board too , a question though if i may,the vallejo gel medium, Has it dried clear , what are your thoughts on it over clear resin? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Cheers @Hewy. It's still early days with my water bases. Sorry, I can't comment on resin as I've only used acrylic pouring medium and Gel. The pouring medium does have its maximum thickness in one hit and I think that if you over do it, the thicker bits will remain milky, so you need to build it up in layers, no problems with the gel though. Once I've got to a certain point on my floatplane, I'll be back on here and any milky areas will be sorted. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Thanks stuart, nice to know the vallejo gel clears well ( your sea surface looks great) ,the lms has it in stock, and i have to pick up a certain couple of royal navy 70s jets saturday so I'll round some up for my project 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Had a little time after a quick tea to apply myself to this base. By no means finished but here I've laid some quilt filling onto a bed of Vallejo acrylic gel medium and will allow to dry before titivating. Still got to sort the stern wake as yet but I like it. Stuart 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Looking good, Stuart. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Looking awesome Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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