JohnWS Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 1 hour ago, longshanks said: ... Setting the Gold Standard as usual ... John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael M Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 The best way for round railings and other PE stuff is rubber eraser and a round object ( needle file, screwdriver, whatever) Just put the PE on the eraser and then roll the round thing over it applying a bit of pressure. You control the curve with the diameter of the 'round thing' and amount of applied pressure. If it's really small, you replace the rubber eraser with the soft part of your fingertip 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Looking very nice Rob but I have an issue with that screen around the quad, looks to thick to me, especially when compared to the bridge screens. Now I know nothing about corvettes and you've most probably past the point you can do anything about it but it would bug me... your build. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I find computer mouse mats handy for PE curves. Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael M Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Aye, used them before as well, eraser is denser though, gives better control over the process, at least in my experience 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Thanks Fellas On 3/21/2020 at 9:01 PM, Michael M said: The best way for round railings and other PE stuff is rubber eraser and a round object ( needle file, screwdriver, whatever) Just put the PE on the eraser and then roll the round thing over it applying a bit of pressure. You control the curve with the diameter of the 'round thing' and amount of applied pressure. If it's really small, you replace the rubber eraser with the soft part of your fingertip Michael - super tip - Thanks++++ On 3/21/2020 at 9:03 PM, Courageous said: Looking very nice Rob but I have an issue with that screen around the quad, looks to thick to me, especially when compared to the bridge screens. Now I know nothing about corvettes and you've most probably past the point you can do anything about it but it would bug me... your build. Stuart You're right Stuart I initially thought I couldn't improve on it and left it but I need to think again Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 The beauty of using Tamiya Extra thin cement is that you can re-apply it and it will effectively dissolve the previous bond. I detached the aft gun platform - filed the edges - putting a rim back is just not practical. I then replaced both the girder supports Thanks Stuart - you called it right. Rob 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 53 minutes ago, robgizlu said: ... I detached the aft gun platform - filed the edges - putting a rim back is just not practical. I then replaced both the girder supports Looking good, Rob! If ever want to put a rim on the screen around the quad, I've had some success by gluing a thin strip of plastic around the outside of the existing screen, leaving a small amount of the plastic strip sitting above the top edge of existing screen. Then, sanding the plastic strip down flush with the top edge existing screen to make the glue joint invisible. John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Thanks John - I have done that (my 1/144 corvette build) but this tub is so small I doubt I'get the strip around. I think there are just some compromises at these small scales Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Have you tried using thread and thin CA to represent the rim edging beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael M Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Now when I look at yours, I regret that I haven't replaced that pom-pom on mine.... Edited March 23, 2020 by Michael M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 Forward fairlead and bollards are fitted. The forward gun lateral breakwater shields pose a mild problme of Placmement. Simply put which side did the railings run? The answer - dear Argonauts is that pics show some (especailly early corvettes) with the railings running outside of the shields and some running inside. I've opted to place my shields so that the railings run outside Getting closer to breaking open the paint (Covid willing) Rob 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Always good to see the master at work ......................... Stay Safe Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Really starting to take shape now looking forward to seeing some colour on her beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 The PE is adding some good detail Rob. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 And Thankyou to Starling Models for this delivery I'm having to re-evaluate my response to 3D printed items. I was initially very excited at the possibilities when the process first came about, but as I've siad several times the quality especially from Shapeways left me fairly dissatisfied. https://micromaster.co.nz/ and now https://blackcatmodels.eu/en/ have caused me to renew my unbridled enthusiasm at the intricate details now possible with modern printing. Judge for yourself... This picture doesn't quite do justice - I'm taking the easy way out when it comes to HMS Kent 1941 unlike @beefy66 and @Ex-FAAWAFU who've been more manful and produced exquisite "composite" creations. The detail on the 2 pounder Pom pom is exquisite. I think this will have to come for HMS Jonquil that sits in the 1/350 build queue. BTW - one of the unstated benefits of the White Ensign Models Corvette Photo-etch https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/p/WEM+1350+Flower+Class+Corvette+Mirage+PE+35171/17584/#.Xn9ByIj7SUk is that there are duplicates for ALL deck railings enabling you to effectively model 2 ships from the one set FWIW the cable reels are too big for covettes but shoudl come in handy for HMS Kent 1941. The observant amongst you will have noticed the Veteran models mk 8 Mod 4.5in gun above. Expect HMS Kent F78 in the near term. Peter Hall is producing an update set for modern day depiction - Yes Please. Rob 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 It was one of those days where a lot of work gets done with not a lot of visual progress There are 22 separate shell holders The depth charges were fitted - each needing careful filing because they don't actually fit their "seats" ladders were fitted and Imessed one up, so broke into a Flyhawk set that also came in the Starling models order (timely!) The search light tower rails were sutiably terror - inducing The main vents were fitted next to the funnel stack, as were the rear depth charge racks The Boats davits all broke coming off the sprues so they'll weld overnight It's been a lot of work getting it o this stage - I'm beginning to wonder how much stuff will stay on under the airbrush thanks for looking Rob 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Great progress Rob ......... The Lady is coming to life Stay Safe Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USS_ESSESS Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Is it all fixed in place yet? just asking as I’m imagining the horrors of masking all this intricate detail... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Impressive work Rob, looking nice and busy. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael M Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 It all looks cool Rob, but I second Konrad's question, how are you going to paint it all if it's glued on ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 6 hours ago, USS_ESSESS said: Is it all fixed in place yet? just asking as I’m imagining the horrors of masking all this intricate detail... 1 hour ago, Michael M said: It all looks cool Rob, but I second Konrad's question, how are you going to paint it all if it's glued on ? Hi guys - The paint scheme suggests that everything was painted Mountbatten pink with the exception of the MS2 hull and aft 2 punder patform. That's why I've gone for the complete build - the deck was not painted grey. (Apparently) I have some wood decking to fit beneath the Fwd 4" gun platform which is not stuck down yet. The forward railings will stay off until that's done This remains the Theory As a plan - it;s still possible that it will fail first contact with the enemy Thanks for looking Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 I made up one 16ft dinghies using the White Ensigns Models etch -but I dont think it olds it's own against the Micromaster offering The mast supplied with the kit is actually pretty good, but slightly worried about plastic bending with the rigging, I scratched a new one using a mast from the Master 1/700 set Dinghy supports were added , s was a flagstaff from the remnant of the 1/700 mast and the Stbd fwd railings were fixed with out suffering As Beefy accurately pointed out the barrel on the 4 inch gun was slightly droopy. i have an alternative with a "rounded" shield (versus this "half rounded") which was fine. I thought I'd try to gently clamp it straight before getting to the hot water stage and then of course knocked clamp and Turret off the table braking the barrel 25minutes to find the barrel piece then another 20 mins CA gluing it back and good 20 minutes filing it down this morning with the only benefit being that it's ended up straighter So.......! At last primer Shame really as I was enjoying all that brass Lord knows how the se will turn out - a coat of Gloss Medium & Varnish before painting Positively lightning progress!! Thanks for looking Rob 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Excellent progress on this. I too was wondering how you were going to paint it with all the PE in place! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 That micromaster dinghy is exquisite ... Good recovery on the dropping barrel, did you operate on it at work 😉 I'm wondering what comes next? First there was PE. Then there was PPE .......... Let the eyes say it Kev 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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