ErikT Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I just put the finishing touches on this one a couple weeks ago, and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out, especially since it's only my third ship model ever, and my first modern naval kit. I like to think I'm getting better at the water bases; at least I'm still learning what works and what doesn't. I augmented the kit with the GMM photo etch set, and painted it with Tamiya acrylics and weathered with Abteilung oils. 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Wooooow! The water looks so real 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) Unbelievable. That really is a masterpiece. As @coneheadff says, that water looks completely real, the only downside is that you didn't do a build log of it. The Burke though, oh my. I've been zooming in on this beast and if you can get a shot without the table or something in the background, looks like a photo of the real thing. My favourite part though? It's the foredeck capstan (I know, I'm sorry, and yes I did see the mast, rigging/aerials etc), but the weathering on such a small piece is just so lifelike that it underscores just how good this build is. Third ship in? Hopefully you've got another one in the works. David Edited April 20, 2022 by Adm Lord De Univers speeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 That is a Cracking build and the water is superb, really, really nice. I love the sea surface - gel or putty? - do you mind sharing how you got such a realistic effect? Outstanding Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Absolutely stunning, both the model and the base. How about a 'Work in Progress' of another maritime subject, just asking...don't ask, you don't get. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 That's a beauty. The sea is excellent and the ship just as good. 10/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikT Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Thanks so much for the kind words, gents! I am admittedly very proud of this one. For the sea, I follow the techniques on the YouTube channel "Studio Blue Ocean". I believe he is Korean, and I hope to become as good as he is at ship modeling. The sea base is styrofoam insulation inside a wood frame, with the wave forms cut in and then covered with a layer of clay. After that, it's painting and varnishing. A lot. I'm currently finishing off about a half dozen other projects, and then I'm planning to start doing build logs of some new ones. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticUtopia Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Well done, the build is phenomenal for your third build!!! And the sea!!! So real!!! Takes me back to my maritime days in the Royal Navy (Pipes you the special on his bosuns call 😃) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Very nice target.... DaveH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Brilliant result, I echo all of the other comments, quite the achievement, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Derbyshire Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Splendid job sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 As others have said, good build & a very realistic sea, nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Truly excellent modelling, the sea looks so realistic. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuuurles Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Incredible.. especially the base. I worked offshore for 10 years and it gave me flashbacks to life at sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Beautifully done, for your third ship it really is superb modelling. I also follow Studio Blue Ocean (he's in a league of his own!) but you've managed to almost equal his technique with such impressive results 👏👏👏 Like @Adm Lord De Univers said, it's the small touches that really make the whole thing stand out. Really well done 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman 3:16 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I cannot add anything, I can only echo all the comments made; a truly excellent piece of work!! Well done Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45DegreesModelling Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 My word, you should be proud, it looks incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 That is excellent! And the water is very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I'm with everyone else here, that's a superb build. There's nothing to fault here, the sea looks great, detail amazing, weathering superb, bravo 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yg Models Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 nice ocean & waves 😉 any hints, experience of it could sharing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikT Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 Wow, thanks so much for the comments, everyone! When I decided to try doing sea bases, I watched just about every YouTube video there was on the subject. I'm currently doing a build log on my 1/700 Tamiya KGV, and I'm doing a sea base for that one as well. So far it's coming along nicely. I normally do aircraft of every era, but I'm really starting to enjoy ships. Finding room to display them, on the other hand... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lefthands Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Just stunning The water is surreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly1860 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Excellent bit of work there Erik. I've got a 1:350 USS Momsen in my stash. Have a few Aircraft Kits in mind before I tackle the Momsen. I'll be back for inspiration though when I do start it. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themistokles Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 By the first pic, "Studio Blue Ocean" came immediately to my mind - looks like you have done something perfectly well: learning from the best. 👌👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikT Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 Thanks gents! This is still one of my favourite ones. And definitely most of the credit for the water effect goes to Studio Blue Ocean. That guy is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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