longshanks Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 6 hours ago, robgizlu said: they had straightened all of their own I can see a money spinner here Rob Lovely crisp detail as always.... Looking forward to seeing what you can do with the minesweepers, full of character Stay safe Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Very neat work Rob, keep it up. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Coming along more notes to take and an interesting new project to look forward to. Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Only just caught up with the past few weeks work on this and it is looking amazing. I'm still hoping that at some point Trumpeter may branch out and do a D class cruiser as well. Other than knowing that the Ds were 22 ft longer and had a different main armament arrangement, neither of which would be especially difficult to scratchbuild, they were also beamier which then starts getting a wee bit trickier. I've still not really looked at the other differences despite it coming up in a discussion on here nearly a year ago. I'd like to build DANAE as she was when she escorted HOOD on the Empire Cruise in 1923/24 as my wife's grandfather was on board at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 On 4/10/2021 at 5:25 PM, Chewbacca said: Only just caught up with the past few weeks work on this and it is looking amazing. I'm still hoping that at some point Trumpeter may branch out and do a D class cruiser as well. Other than knowing that the Ds were 22 ft longer and had a different main armament arrangement, neither of which would be especially difficult to scratchbuild, they were also beamier which then starts getting a wee bit trickier. I've still not really looked at the other differences despite it coming up in a discussion on here nearly a year ago. I'd like to build DANAE as she was when she escorted HOOD on the Empire Cruise in 1923/24 as my wife's grandfather was on board at the time. Hi Chewbacca, I'm not sure adapting this to a D is a goer considering the dimensional differences. Be better off scratching the hull which of course would then cause The Universe to react and Trumpter to announce a "D" The wood deck was lightly stained with diluted Neutral Grey wash and then the aft superstruture was stuck down. Meaning that the Foc'sle deck could then be stuck down with the wood deck being stuck down. All without fuss and drama - I do like these wood decks Tne base was sanded down ....and down prior to painting I've used a bluer shade than previous as befits a mediterranean sea Work continued on the Bridge Superstructure And the 4" guns had camo applied as per Dick's pics Detailing soon and finishing the base Thanks for looking Rob 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 @robgizlu I have to say, that hull dazzle is stunning. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Faraway said: I have to say, that hull dazzle is stunning. I'd say it was dazzling! Seriously though, absolutely agree. She is coming along superbly Rob. Terry 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Neat work as per expectations.... That base is shaping up very nicely Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Lovely build mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Gidday Rob, that's a terrific build of the ship you're doing. The level of detail is awesome and the camo scheme very striking. Keep up the good work. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 She's looking fantastic Rob, great work! Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Stunning details and paint job what else can I say. Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Just had a strange thought pop into my head so thought I'd try my luck here. Yagi antennae etc. What colour were they? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 On 4/17/2021 at 5:38 PM, Modelholic said: Just had a strange thought pop into my head so thought I'd try my luck here. Yagi antennae etc. What colour were they? Tom Hi Tom - I wondered building Kent - from the photos indistinct that they were, they appeared to be painted the same colour as the surround and not black. Weathering - with oils, with the aim to give a lived in look without being too "worn" as theses ships do seem to hve been painted with some frequency The nice thing about oils is the lengthy drying time - it sits there weathered over 24 hrs and I come back, reflect, frequently change my mind, and "cut back" the weathering by scrubbing oil paint off with a cotton bud, until I'm satisfied. It takes me about 3 hours to do the whole ship. It starts to come alive. I laid dome some "eyes" to begin a sea, but not entirely succesffuly - with too many having the dreaded dimples in the middle necessitating sanding back as they look awful!! A much more successful technique is just to freely brush on the gloss medium (note to self!!!) The base colour continued to bother me so I repainted with a darker blue to try to represent the Med Those of you who've followed my last few builds will know I've shied away from cotton wool "white-water". This one will have so I trialled out on my trial base. Partly to see how it would take varnish. it does without issue. Otherwise, I spent the rest of the modelling day making some deck blast shields, and began to stick the funnel down - applying bob's buckles where needed. Finally the superstructure scuttles were glazed More soon Thanks for looking Rob 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Subtle but quite splendid weathering there Rob. She is coming along beautifully. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Looking really good, it looks like it’s 1/700 beside those paints! Well played. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekz Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Cool. I dream of learning such unobtrusive weathering😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 9 minutes ago, thekz said: Cool. I dream of learning such unobtrusive weathering😉 You and me both. I’m thinking is a case of knowing when to stop. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 Thanks Fellas. The important thing to remember about oils is that you have a lot of time to think and change your mind. You can scrub it all off with white spirit within 12 hours if you decide you don't like it. The funnels were finally glued down and then rigged with Infini 40 Dernier lycra. The kit railings fitted nicely and fitting nicely has been the norm for this Trumpeter kit that I've come to like a lot. Rigging as ever is made comparatively painless with Bob "Von" Buckle's wonderful ..............buckles The Bridge superstructure was stuck down as a single piece and the HACs platform was tuck with PVA glue to ensure there was time to get it straight and level The Shelter deck, supertructure is cluttered with Ammo lockers and Vents The Railings are painted as is my custom to represent wire /Stanchions - this simple move alone blends in the comparatively thick kit railings. The forward mast derricks were fitted and rigged The final splinter shields were fitted and studying the 2 pictures these for fore and aft guns are distinctly lower than the superstructure ones I know when I'm coming to the end of a build when it's time to paint the ship's boats... A simple neutral grey wash brings out all of the Micromaster details The aft (?mizzen) mast was stepped, one again the fit flatterd my modelling skills And finally - these arrived from Northstar with a delivery time of 4 weeks - compared with 14weeks from last year! Still the best figures, when will somebody produce some RN figures in steel helmets with lifejackets, duffle coats etc?? The end of this project is close - final details, rigging snd deck rails left to do.. Expect a Black Cat Models LCI (L) next; just released for my next project Thanks for looking Rob 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Like watching a flower open, stunning work mate Kev 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Looking like a show stopper in my opinion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I’d actually consider using figures if they did that, Bukit it’s have to be a small ship as they ain’t cheap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 13 hours ago, longshanks said: Like watching a flower open, stunning work mate Kev Aahh the soul of a poet 12 hours ago, S-boat 55 said: Looking like a show stopper in my opinion Thankyou - I appreciate 5 hours ago, RGL said: I’d actually consider using figures if they did that, Bukit it’s have to be a small ship as they ain’t cheap You're right Greg and the punchline is that when I opened them, they've sent me the wrong set and one I definitely didn't order which comprises 20 odd figures in the same pose standing to attention, the So called "Static figures" I've emailed them and invited them to rectify but I have a suspicion that I'll be seeking a refund from PayPal. Thanks to all of you for your likes Rob 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, robgizlu said: the same pose standing to attention, You could always have them lining the decks as she leaves port, for distant shores ? Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Pity about the figures Rob but the ship is looking great love the muted weathering. 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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