Hewy Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, longshanks said: Be good to see you back in the water, any thoughts as to what you're bringing? Yes ,a little steamer it's a small Heller kit,of course I'll be attempting to rig and detail it a little Only measuring about 145mm , and it'll be under a vicious attack by a kraken in a little dio, hopfully i can keep the whole thing around 160mm in surface area but maybe 200 mm or so deep I'm looking at clear resin atm and some modelling material to create the kraken from,maybe if I'm feeling confidently adventurous some l e d 's , should make a start end of the week,your exalted company will be most welcome Edited September 14, 2019 by Hewy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, longshanks said: I'm sorry if I ruined your morning . . . . Any morning with a cup of coffee & reading a maritime modelling thread is a good morning. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Hewy said: it'll be under a vicious attack by a kraken in a little dio, Wow that came out of nowhere. I'll be watching and supporting your every move green monster, tentacles rising from the deep Now who does that remind me of ........... Kev 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, longshanks said: Now who does that remind me of ........... Yes ,It was in @Martian Hale 's thread here recently i think it was @TheBaron who posted a picture in his thread of a little boat with a giant octopus's tentacles sinking the boat, i had the idea for a small dio for this or a "war of the worlds" scene in the back of my head for a bit and this caused a stirring ,and so it begins 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 5 hours ago, longshanks said: Wow that came out of nowhere. I'll be watching and supporting your every move green monster, tentacles rising from the deep Now who does that remind me of ........... Kev Evil Earthling! 5 hours ago, Hewy said: Yes ,It was in @Martian Hale 's thread here recently i think it was @TheBaron who posted a picture in his thread of a little boat with a giant octopus's tentacles sinking the boat, i had the idea for a small dio for this or a "war of the worlds" scene in the back of my head for a bit and this caused a stirring ,and so it begins That's all very we'll and feel free to go ahead but remember also that I charge royalties for use of my image. Get your readies out! Mercenary of Mars 👽 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Moving forward after the Kraken scare I've been working on the river Tides going out so we've a slight wake on the boat and the pier Front and rear fenders fitted and distressed. Ladder fitted to jetty. Various foliage added to wreck some of which needs to be painted . . Distressed pudding I hope you are still enjoying this as much as I am Thanks for looking in Kev 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 26 minutes ago, longshanks said: ... Tides going out so we've a slight wake on the boat and the pier ... Details, details ... 29 minutes ago, longshanks said: ... I hope you are still enjoying this as much as I am .. 'Enjoying' is an understatement, Kev. Personally, I'm in awe of your weathering/aging techniques and attention to detail, & at such a small scale too. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 We are enjoying this very muchly! You may continue. Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 52 minutes ago, JohnWS said: I'm in awe of your weathering/aging techniques and attention to detail, & at such a small scale too. The secret IS the scale . . . . it's to small too see 10 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: You may continue. Thank you ( controller of the Kraken ) Kev 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Gorgeous little scene, the detail for its scale is most impressive , 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, longshanks said: Tides going out so we've a slight wake on the boat and the pier While the question is in my head, how did you build up the 'water' around the hull without getting it on the hull? Nice detail work, very effective. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, longshanks said: I hope you are still enjoying this as much as I am Every inch of the way Kev. The scenes you create are amazing and really set off the main subject. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 6 hours ago, longshanks said: I hope you are still enjoying this as much as I am Absolutely, and learning a lot too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 6 hours ago, longshanks said: I hope you are still enjoying this as much as I am Very muchly so indeed, & marvelling at your skill & imagination working in perfect unison. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 I'm really amazed and chuffed how you lot have got behind this project 11 hours ago, Courageous said: how did you build up the 'water' around the hull without getting it on the hull? Tin foil wrapped tightly around the hull. The hull was screwed to the base from underneath Once the acrylic structure gel had set I removed the hull from the tin foil and them the tin foil. HTH Thanks again for all your support which makes me want to achieve more . . . Kev 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, longshanks said: I'm really amazed and chuffed how you lot have got behind this project Tin foil wrapped tightly around the hull. The hull was screwed to the base from underneath Once the acrylic structure gel had set I removed the hull from the tin foil and them the tin foil. HTH Thanks again for all your support which makes me want to achieve more . . . Kev This has been something of a masterclass in Diorama building, but then all your builds are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) The water is stunningly realistic. [OK, the whole thing is stunningly realistic; it’s just that the water is new.] Edited September 19, 2019 by Ex-FAAWAFU 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Your best to date - echo all of the above. Super modeling skills coupled with excellent imagination (Lyrical in fact!!!!) Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Gidday Kev, absolutely stunning. In particular, for me is the rusty hull and worn fenders. And the wake caused by the tide, I haven't seen that done in a model before. Are you adding berthing lines from tug to jetty? Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 I'm getting worried now that you guys are looking at a different tug to the one I'm building . . . . 19 hours ago, robgizlu said: Your best to date No pressure then What the hell am I going to have to do for the next one? Answers on a postcard ................ 29 minutes ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Are you adding berthing lines from tug to jetty? As long as the pope stays catholic 😉 Bollards completed and fixed, now experimenting with lines The guy building the ther tug in a parallel universe says he's most grateful for your enthusiasm Kev 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) @ArnoldAmbrose as requested. Just laid in place to get a feel for how they are going to work. We have bow & stern lines plus two springs (the two that cross in the middle) A view of the bollards. Not sure if I'm happy with the lay of the springs Superstructure sprayed, happy with the colour but not with the boiler room vents, They will have to be redone Mooring lines needs to be dirtier Thanks for looking in Kev @robgizlu Hi Rob can you lend me £100 Edited September 19, 2019 by longshanks 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 A slightly blurry picture of the finished diorama is coming into view and it is stunning 👍🏻 beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, beefy66 said: A slightly blurry picture of the finished diorama is coming into view and it is stunning Wow that takes the pressure off ................. Blurry is good, you'll never see all the errors Kev 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Yes Rob (I'm getting minimalist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 2 hours ago, longshanks said: ... Not sure if I'm happy with the lay of the springs ... Better tidy up those springs before the tide starts coming in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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