dcrfan Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I'm loving your heavy weathering but would not the vehicle deck have equally rusted away as the sea water got in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 10 hours ago, dcrfan said: would not the vehicle deck have equally rusted away as the sea water got in I guess it's down to interpretation. All I will say is that the deck allegedly could take a 30 ton tank so the deck is probably the thickest material on the boat. Tank deck, first attempt I'm not sure..... seems a bit muddy. This was done over a grey primer So I tried a white base Two coats of light rust Selective application of Medium rust Dark rust Old rust Probably a bit light at the moment but the time it's been further weathered I'm sure it will darken down. Your thoughts? Avoid the numpties and stay safe Kev 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 I love what you've achieved with the tank deck. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Really shaping rusting up Kev I think it will all depend on the final setting and atmosphere you want to show sunny day will the top areas be lighter and the lower areas still in some water be darker and a dull wet day all areas darker but with a sheen on it from the rain Stay Safe beefy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Yeah baby!!! Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Wow, that rust looks terrible, Kev! I mean that in a very good way. From the photos it's hard to believe that it's paint & not actual rust. John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 I'd say you have a bad case of rot Kev, I'd BLR that craft if I was you mate, it will never fly Lovely work on the rust effects 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 Work continues... Lifting points scratch built and added. longitudinals added to hull. Take deck fillers added 0.75mm each side. Surprising on a kit thats 47 years old. Definitely showing its age. To get a reasonably accurate pristine model you would have to scratch build all fixtures and fittings Still a ways to go with the rust but I'm happy with how it's going...... Better start think about the display base. Thanks for all the kind comments and likes Avoid the numpties and stay safe Kev 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Wow, she's really looking the part now. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 That reminds me of my old talbot sunbeam one of my first cars ,its body work in many places resembled that down to a T, Exellent recreation! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 She's looking very sorry for herself, poor thing. Is their going to be water involved in your dio? Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Hewy said: That reminds me of my old talbot sunbeam one of my first cars ,its body work in many places resembled that down to a T, I hope your Talbot had more wheels 😉 1 hour ago, Courageous said: Is their going to be water involved in your dio? I'm trying to figure out it the water should be flowing in or out On 10/10/2020 at 14:10, Dads203 said: I'd BLR that craft if I was you mate, it will never fly I meant to ask what's a BLR, do I need to look out for it on Ryanair Avoid the numpties and stay safe Kev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Kev - that looks absolutely marvellous, I really like those climb rungs that just set it off - you have totally nailed the colour and the texture Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Gidday Kev, at the risk of repeating others, it's looking very authentic and neglected. Sometime it's disheartening seeing things go back to nature, ie Ashes to ashes, rust to rust, or something along that vein. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman 29 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 A hell of a job here! Very useful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 22 hours ago, longshanks said: Still a ways to go with the rust but I'm happy with how it's going...... At least you don't have to worry about over-doing the weathering Excellent work Kev, looking forward to seeing how you mount it to display 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 4 hours ago, longshanks said: I meant to ask what's a BLR, do I need to look out for it on Ryanair Beyond Local Repair backload and treat as scrap 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Unbelievable, that is absolutely spot on, textures, colours everything, bl**dy brilliant 👏 Cheers David the numpty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Bravo! That's excellent work! The corrosion and rusting are excellent, particularly close-in, where the subtle details really stand out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 6 hours ago, robgizlu said: I really like those climb rungs II wouldn't suggest using them... 5 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: it's disheartening seeing things go back to nature, ie Ashes to ashes, rust to rust, 4 hours ago, Iceman 29 said: Very useful. That's great 4 hours ago, Steve D said: At least you don't have to worry about over-doing the weathering I reckon if i go to far I'll be left with a pile of flakes 3 hours ago, Dads203 said: backload and treat as scrap How rude! I'm doing my best. The moulds are nearly as old as you 1 hour ago, Dancona said: David the numpty They are coming to get you ............ 1 hour ago, dnl42 said: The corrosion and rusting are excellent, particularly close-in, where the subtle details really stand out. I thought you would be crying after the beautiful job you did of yours Thank you all for your kind comments and likes they do help me along..... Avoid numpties (except Dave) and stay safe Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 On 10/15/2020 at 8:52 AM, longshanks said: I thought you would be crying after the beautiful job you did of yours I did look back to see if this was the HB kit as your current treatment is arguably the best choice for it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 We now have a control position, well we would have if someone hadn't liberated the instruments and wheel. The two spade grips are the throttle/ forward/reverse controls. The lever for ramp control and a dog house Lots of weathering to be done but as the house was made of high tensile steel it will be different to the hull (I hope) I've been giving some thought to the dio. The US 29th Infantry Division left the Falmouth / Helford river for D Day. So I'm thinking lost and forgotten (after her duty was done) up a small creek in the area. Thanks for stopping by and all your comments and likes Avoid the numpties and stay safe Kev 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 You've done an outstanding job on the weathering! Very impressive, it looks quite realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Shaping up rather well Kev, some lovely effects especially on the wheel house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Quite a Holly set of photos for a Sunday Some great effects there Kev 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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