eddiesolo Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Another crusty rusty sunken sub. This time I had a go at doing various greens and hues to build up colour, I also used some matt and then a light gloss varnish to give a wet slimy look. The stand is the original kit one but, I added some brass embellishments to it. Thanks for looking. Si. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 A rust bucket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Gidday, it's a rather poignant model. It makes me wonder how many of the crew died in her. Odds are, most if not all of them. In his book "Iron Coffins" Herbert Werner (a U-boat commander) says that the mortality rate of operational crews in WW2 was close to 93%. Not good odds. The rust effects you've done are very good I think. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiesolo Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, Steve27752 said: A rust bucket. Yep, with a bit more sea slime, I normally do not do this much. Glad you like the rusty crusty Steve. 5 minutes ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday, it's a rather poignant model. It makes me wonder how many of the crew died in her. Odds are, most if not all of them. In his book "Iron Coffins" Herbert Werner (a U-boat commander) says that the mortality rate of operational crews in WW2 was close to 93%. Not good odds. The rust effects you've done are very good I think. Regards, Jeff. Thanks Jeff, yep, many perished in the iron coffins. In all sunken sub models I have made I always have hatches open...gives that look of at least some got out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Now that is what I call rust. How did you do it? Looks amazing and very believable. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiesolo Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 24 minutes ago, Adm Lord De Univers said: Now that is what I call rust. How did you do it? Looks amazing and very believable. David Hi David, firstly, many thanks for looking and for liking my model. The process is a very easy one. First, the model is assembled and bits twisted, bent, dented etc. Then a very fine sand coat is added using undiluted PVA, leave to dry and then coat with primer. Once dry you build up the paint layers and colours, for the rust patches I use a mixture of old, rail and new rust pigments applied using some white spirit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Thank you Eddie, I shall be borrowing this technique in the not too distant future! David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Another 1st class job Si,i don't know if you'd be able to but could you put all your sub's on this thread as well.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiesolo Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 27 minutes ago, Vince1159 said: Another 1st class job Si,i don't know if you'd be able to but could you put all your sub's on this thread as well.... Ta Vince, I can have a look and see if I can get all the subs on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiesolo Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 (edited) Vince, asked if I could put all the subs I have done for comparison. First attempt, also on a base. 1/125 scale. Second model, 1/125 scale. Third model, 1/125 scale, commission build, model kept as client balked on payment. Forth model, 1/144 scale, commission build, client paid in full. Latest build, 1/144 scale. Edited February 15, 2022 by eddiesolo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Thanks Si,it's been a long time since i've seen them.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiesolo Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 6 minutes ago, Vince1159 said: Thanks Si,it's been a long time since i've seen them.... You're welcome mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 It's such a simple technique when you write it down but getting it that right must take some skill. I will definitely be playing with this one sometime soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiesolo Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: It's such a simple technique when you write it down but getting it that right must take some skill. I will definitely be playing with this one sometime soon. Glad to know you will give it ago. The skill is is paint finish and weathering. The basic technique is so simple, you can make the model a glue bomb as it will be covered, just use a paintbrush and add the undiluted PVA, do in sections and then use fine sand, or something similar and just pour on, just build up any areas and keep doing until covered. The trick is the primer, I use a rattle can and just coat the model, this binds and seals the sand coat. Once dry you can paint, airbrush, sponge and colours you like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 minute ago, eddiesolo said: Glad to know you will give it ago. The skill is is paint finish and weathering. The basic technique is so simple, you can make the model a glue bomb as it will be covered, just use a paintbrush and add the undiluted PVA, do in sections and then use fine sand, or something similar and just pour on, just build up any areas and keep doing until covered. The trick is the primer, I use a rattle can and just coat the model, this binds and seals the sand coat. Once dry you can paint, airbrush, sponge and colours you like. Thank you for that extra information. I’m thinking of doing a Sherman DD tank on the bottom of the sea off the Normandy beach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Well that's different looks like something you would see on the TV programme Drain the Oceans great effects with the rust and the seaweed and slime. 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiesolo Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, Bertie Psmith said: Thank you for that extra information. I’m thinking of doing a Sherman DD tank on the bottom of the sea off the Normandy beach. My pleasure mate, funnily enough, I did a 1/35 pacific Sherman that got stranded. It was left and the tide claimed it then it got stranded more inshore as the beach built up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiesolo Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 18 hours ago, beefy66 said: Well that's different looks like something you would see on the TV programme Drain the Oceans great effects with the rust and the seaweed and slime. 👍 Stay Safe beefy Thank you Mr Beefy. I know the program you mean, good stuff and enjoyed it. Glad you like it and no CG in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Derbyshire Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Impressive work sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiesolo Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 8 hours ago, Brian Derbyshire said: Impressive work sir. Many thanks Brian, glad you enjoyed looking and many thanks for popping by. 3 hours ago, mick said: great work Cheers Mick, really appreciate you stopping by, pleased you enjoyed my work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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