longshanks Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 I'm having a bit of a ponder over on the TID Tug so . . . Now I'll be truthful, nothing was further from my mind than a 1/350 boat ( I was given this model by a good friend who always seems to be leading me astray). I was looking around for something from the etch set that might help the tug. No joy on the part but I got to looking at the detail Dragon had included with slide moulding Now with things on hold on the tug, the fact that I've never built anything smaller than 1/200. There are some very nice multi media kits out there in 1/350. The fact that I have an involuntary tremor in my left hand which is never going to get better (I mean that as an encouragement to others, not an excuse). There was no time like the present No promises that this can be completed but here we go ....... Start of main guns Superstructure So far so good Thanks for looking in Kev 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 So you are going to be doing this one out of the box This is going to be interesting and I might get some tips as to how it goes together I have this one in the stash. 👍🏻 beefy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 I've always liked the shape of those turrets. I'll be here shouting encouragement. John 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Something a bit different from you Kev. I'm sure that it'll be to your usual high standard. Stuart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Wow That IS a bit Leftfield Kev!! However -I'm hooked already Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 A destroyer? Will you be converting it into a north atlantic trawler? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 It's a really nice kit. Even though it's not your 'thing' you should get some pleasurable building out of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 15 hours ago, beefy66 said: This is going to be interesting and I might get some tips as to how it goes together After all the ships you've put together in this scale, I think not. I'm copying you 12 hours ago, JohnWS said: I'll be here shouting encouragement. Wow! Seems I've floated your boat 10 hours ago, Courageous said: Something a bit different from you Kev. I'm sure that it'll be to your usual high standard. Different is good . Only time will tell 9 hours ago, robgizlu said: That IS a bit Leftfield Kev!! From the response so far it's looking more centrefield. 22 minutes ago, Hewy said: Will you be converting it into a north atlantic trawler? Nah I'm going for boring , OOB 6 minutes ago, Alan P said: Even though it's not your 'thing' you should get some pleasurable building out of it. Thanks. I will confess I've enjoyed it so far and that's what modelling is all about Thanks for all the support guys Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Lovely start Kev, a kit build eh That’s going to feel a bit like a fish out of water for you matey .... keep a handful of plastic stock close by for those “scratch building” feelings, just so you can sniff or fondle if the urge strikes 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 Well first of I would clarify something. In the past with my scratch builds some unkind people have alluded to the fact that I might not be all there. 9 bob note, sandwich short of a picnic etc.. You get the picture. Having now attempted 1/350 kit build I can state for sure a 1/200 scratch build is a walk in the park!. I will now be able to spot the 1/350 & 1/700 builders at Telford. Makes the @Martian Hale look positively human .......... Todays struggle twin 20mm oerlikons. I was struggling to line up the barrels so Hmmm only 9 more to go So a bit of light relief. I made the canvas bags which cover the gun openings, sorry don't know the name Underway with milliput and my new photo aid as recommended This is a 20cm one cost £4 other sizes are available The other invaluable tool recommended by Dan a single blade nipper. enables perfect clean cut from sprue. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Valtcan-Prime-Model-Nipper-Blade/dp/B01M5AOPN6/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=single+blade+nipper&qid=1570635607&s=photo&sr=8-4 That's all for today, thanks for looking in Kev 9 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I see you have your Big Pen out again 🧐 aren't those little Oerlikons adorable and thanks for the tips on the light box and Nippers looking great so far 👍🏻 beefy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 2 hours ago, longshanks said: Makes the @Martian Hale look positively human .......... I can assure the assembled company that there is nothing human about this alien. Bare faced cheek I call it! Grossly Offended of Mars 👽 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Nice Gun covers and Very nice photobooth Never seen one like that before - bargain!! Keep those tips coming Capt Longshanks Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Blast bags ... that is what I think they are called Kev, those canvas covers you expertly sculpted from the finest milliput 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Nice start Kev, you don't like to do things to small eh Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 15 hours ago, longshanks said: I made the canvas bags which cover the gun openings, sorry don't know the name Gidday Kev, generally I've heard them referred to as 'blast bags', but on one occasion (an American reference if memory serves) as 'bloomers'. I'd like to do some USN ships in the near future, and if you don't mind your build here will be a valuable reference for me. (read "plagiarism" 😁). You seem to have gained a spare twin 5-inch turret, and I really like those twin 20mm Oerlikons. Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 15 hours ago, beefy66 said: I see you have your Big Pen out again Why do I have a sleazy newspaper knocking on the door . . . . . . . . 13 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Grossly Offended of Mars 👽 I apologise o Alien one . This is how my eyes were feeling after a session at the bench 13 hours ago, robgizlu said: Keep those tips coming Capt Longshanks Aye aye Sir! How's the diet working?? 😉 12 hours ago, Dads203 said: Blast bags I called them much worse than that. Oh I see what you mean, thanks 🙂 8 hours ago, Ripaman said: you don't like to do things to small I'm just a novice. Get a load of these Now where did I put my knitting needles? 18 minutes ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: if you don't mind your build here will be a valuable reference for me. (read "plagiarism" 😁). More than welcome, were all here to help each other Thanks for the support guys Kev 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 4 hours ago, longshanks said: ... I apologise o Alien one . This is how my eyes were feeling after a session at the bench Gee, for a moment there I thought that was one of Martian's selfies. BTW, those tiny ships are amazing. Thanks for sharing the photos (of the ship models), Kev. John 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 11 hours ago, longshanks said: I apologise o Alien one . This is how my eyes were feeling after a session at the bench I had to do a double take there, I thought it was @corsaircorp after a night on that Belgian rocket fuel of his. Martian 👽 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Thanks for showing those ships wow just wow, same as your stuff Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/6/2019 at 10:00 AM, longshanks said: On 10/6/2019 at 10:00 AM, longshanks said: Nah I'm going for boring , OOB Thanks for all the support guys Kev Thanks for all the support guys Kev Hello Kev !! What ?? OOB ?? How many posts are you keeping this resolution ?? I'll follow if you dont mind it !! CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 21 hours ago, Martian Hale said: I had to do a double take there, I thought it was @corsaircorp after a night on that Belgian rocket fuel of his. Martian 👽 Oh really ?? Just a month for the next tasting session dear Xenomorph... Pierre is also doing his own stockpile of ammos... Now if I get bogged down by your colleague, I'll call on you... Bin bag will be back... Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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