Terry1954 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Nice work on the side vent Stuart. Reminds me of a place where they might have put drunken sailors perhaps? 😜 Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 19 hours ago, Flankerman said: anti-slip surface along the top of the hull? Indeed it did... This is the forward section here IIRC, the aft section ran to just past those parallel lines running along the hull. Not sure if you're interested but the forward and aft escape hatches had a gloss surround, this gloss surface was for DSRV mating, just sayin' Stuart 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 Little update. Thinking of how to do a rope ladder and decided to use a PE ladder. Also cleaned up a few masts that will go in at the end 'cos you know what'll happen. And now its primed with AK 3rd Gen grey primer, went on lovely. Stuart 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 It's the little details.............. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssn705 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 The one copy of this kit I have built already had those same dots on the edge of each hull half...but only on one side, like yours. My second doesn't have that issue. Strange. Loving your build. Can't wait to see more. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 9 hours ago, ssn705 said: My second doesn't have that issue. Strange. Loving your build. Can't wait to see more. Cheers Dave, much appreciated. You second, was this a replacement or are actually building a second? Anyways... AK Matt black applied overall, deck anti-skid area masked and then gloss applied overall for the decals. The 'incorrect' decals were applied and handled well, pity that they are white when they should be red . Decals applied at the aft end too. Another oversight by MikroMir was the absence of the draught marks for the leading edge of the rudder. I had a spare Resolution Class, so I pinched and edited a suitable candidate. Now, as I have said before, these markings should be red, so I'm carrying out and experiment with white decals applied on a black tile and I'm going to see if I can carefully paint over the white before going for broke. On 6/7/2022 at 7:29 PM, robgizlu said: It's the little details It is indeed Rob and the ladder was a give way... I'll be doing a similar idea to this. Don't be to harsh about my figure painting and no, I'm not painting faces . Stuart 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Courageous said: Don't be to harsh about my figure painting and no, I'm not painting faces So which one is going to be you? Terry 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Terry1954 said: So which one is going to be you? The one in the water... Stuart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssn705 Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 I bought two. One was quickly built for a RN submarine officer coworker (wanted to make the anniversary of the Falklands) while the second will be built later for me... After I get through a long list of other boats. Love the scene you are putting together there. Maybe one day I'll get my act together and try a diorama of my own experiences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Nice work, mate :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, RidgeRunner said: Nice work, mate :). Cheers Martin, always nice to see an aviation guru dripping into the dark side. That was a bit nerve racking. Diluted red paint was applied in layers over the decal. The photos do not show my work in good light but sitting on the bench, those red markings are miles better than the stark white ones. Stuart 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 10 hours ago, Courageous said: 15 hours ago, Terry1954 said: So which one is going to be you? The one in the water... The guy with arms raised begging for a life-ring? 😁 Seriously, I've found photos too are not always flattering to a model but I think what you've done looks very good. Regards, Jeff. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 That red paint has worked very well Stuart, nice one! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 As an experiment can you try spraying clear red over the white markings? I think that it might make the black darker but not necessarily red. The white markings may look pink at first but after several light passes may appear red, just a thought Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 11 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: I think what you've done looks very good. 11 hours ago, Terry1954 said: That red paint has worked very well Stuart, nice one! Cheers Jeff and Terry. 10 hours ago, Pappy said: clear red Cheers Pappy but a bit late as I've already done the job. I will definitely look at using clear red in the future if needed. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Nice touch Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 On 6/9/2022 at 4:06 AM, Courageous said: Stuart Hi I like the diorama idea you including a king neptune ? cheers jerry 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 2 hours ago, brewerjerry said: Hi I like the diorama idea you including a king neptune ? cheers jerry And don't forget the seagulls. 🐦 We don't want to upset @longshanks do we? Helpful of Mars 👽 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Very nice indeed Im starting to miss the sea time, wonder if they will let me go back aged 60+ i will always remember doing a hands to bathe off Andros ON Sceptre with a oil drum BBQ with a bridge lookout (armed), we was relieved after 5 minutes (watch change) and replaced by a another with a stick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 There's such a lot to do on what looks like a small simple kit. I love the tiny figures, and the ladder too - great for giving the scale to lubbers like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 22 hours ago, brewerjerry said: king neptune ? He was busy elsewhere. 20 hours ago, Martian said: And don't forget the seagulls. As you can from photo, no seagulls present. Besides, we were more interested in keeping away from the big fish with big pointy teeth. 🦈 13 hours ago, Kevin Aris said: hands to bathe Good olde days. 8 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: giving the scale It's something I try to do where possible but with some 1/700 builds awaiting my attention, I don't think I'd be that enthusiastic with adding figures but if needs must... Nothing on the boat over the weekend, 1:1 scale stuff needing attention. Just got couple of jobs to do before sorting out the seascape. Stuart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Stuart - those numbers have come out really well. What paint did you use exactly? It's so easy to get "white" numbers and letters. I had considered painting them previously but dismissed it as impractical. You've proven me wrong!! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 Sorry for the lack of an update but the fine weather has got me out to the local bird lakes. I will say the boat has been set in its base, base has been painted and the acrylic gel has been lathered on...update tomorrow. On 6/13/2022 at 11:43 AM, robgizlu said: What paint did you use exactly? I used an acrylic red that was thinned 70/40 water/paint and applied in 2-3 layers. It was suggested to use a 'clear red' and may well give that go when the problem arises in the future. Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 It’s great to hear that it is coming together, Stuart. I am also intrigued - bird lakes? You are a birder? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 42 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: It’s great to hear that it is coming together, Stuart. I am also intrigued - bird lakes? You are a birder? I was about to ask same! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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