Zoran Srb Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 My current project. The "Grand old lady", as called by by Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham . Academy's offering leaves a lot to be desired, so I've purchased Pontos set for her. Hull was bland and detail less, so I've scribed some "panels". Yes I know they are weald seams and should be raised, but, its better then nothing. End I've never have been in "rivet counting category", so as far as I'm concerned... If it looks right ( when looking from meter away... ) Anyway, with each ship, I'm trying something new... First, base coat. Then some toning, Some preshading Result.. Next step, upper hull Wood deck Salt corrosion, First layer of light rust More to follow.. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bismarck builder Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Zoran Srb that looks impressive weathering if those panel lines are just paint how have you managed the salt and rust marks gary r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 hour ago, bismarck builder said: Zoran Srb that looks impressive weathering if those panel lines are just paint how have you managed the salt and rust marks gary r Panel lines are scribed. Salt is HU147 on light gray, and HU64 on dk gray and waterline, lightly dabbed. HU83 on underwater sprayed. And light rust are AK acrylic pencils. Now in process is dk rust AK mahogany with 003 brush, when I finish, I'll post photo. Cheers. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Thought on the first take that you were painting bricks on the keel, but I soon understood the madness to your method. Love the bold weathering. She´s a grand old rust bucket. Very nice. ⚓🙌 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 Before you RN fans jump in uproar, I'm guessing that she might be bit more rusted than in reality, but that's a way I liked my warships... Weathered, aged, hard working... And just maybe all those busy months in Mediterranean might have left its mark.... Next step all "green stuff" on the hull, then light wash. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha_Pol Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) Interesting, I actually like my warships perfectly pristine, with not a spot of rust or dirt and only mild shading, but that´s your model after all; your execution is certainly spectacular. Rusty and messed up, the Old Lady. Edited January 17, 2023 by Micha_Pol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 The panelling is most impressive, what did you use to scribe the plates in? I know that may sound silly as it was likely a scribber but specifically what was it? Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 21 minutes ago, S-boat 55 said: The panelling is most impressive, what did you use to scribe the plates in? I know that may sound silly as it was likely a scribber but specifically what was it? Sam I used Trumpeters scriber. Here you can see it.. https://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/36077.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 27 minutes ago, Zoran Srb said: I used Trumpeters scriber. Here you can see it.. https://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/36077.html Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 Little bit of algae.. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Great build, here is the Grand ol lady in her last days - stuck on rocks while she was being towed to the scrappers - she did not want to go obviously. Erk. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 Sad sight. Too bad admiralty didn't have a foresight to preserve her as museum. She was "only" a warship of RN with most battle honors in history..... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 15 battle stars I think… ⚓🤔 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich75 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Great work, enjoying seeing it come together👍🏻 13 hours ago, ERK said: Great build, here is the Grand ol lady in her last days - stuck on rocks while she was being towed to the scrappers - she did not want to go obviously. Erk. These images came up in another thread recently, I think they're rather sad... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foeth Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 7:18 PM, Rich75 said: These images came up in another thread recently, I I put up a few here https://ontheslipway.com/hms-warspite-at-prussia-cove/ https://ontheslipway.com/hms-warspite/ Nothing new but a few nice closeups. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 23/01/2023 at 09:49, foeth said: https://ontheslipway.com/hms-warspite/ Nothing new but a few nice closeups. And I was afraid that I'm overdoing my weathering.... Looking at first three photos in PEACETIME..... Damn, she was dirty.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 After almost three months, hull is finally done. Now real fun begins…. P.S. What you see is work stand. I use it until time comes to install main deck railings (which is second to last step). 1. It gives me better grip, since it isn’t wide as hull 2.It keeps me from leaving greasy fingertips all over… 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 Some light work... 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 On 2/3/2023 at 4:09 PM, Zoran Srb said: P.S. What you see is work stand. I use it until time comes to install main deck railings (which is second to last step). 1. It gives me better grip, since it isn’t wide as hull 2.It keeps me from leaving greasy fingertips all over… Gidday Zoran, once the hull is done on my models I screw them to a block of wood, the screws coming up from underneath into the hull so they can be removed later. I make mine longer and wider than the hull so it protects it somewhat, plus I can place the wood into a vice to hold it at different angles if I wish, for gluing screws and masts etc. And for smaller rounded hulls such as destroyers it keeps them from rolling over. But I agree, it prevents me leaving fingerprints all over it. My model ships are much smaller than yours though, being 1/600 scale. Great work on those boats, particularly the open boats (cutters?). Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha_Pol Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Very neat little boats; ship´s boats are a favorite of mine, almost little self-contained models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harquebus Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 On 1/17/2023 at 11:30 AM, Micha_Pol said: Interesting, I actually like my warships perfectly pristine, with not a spot of rust or dirt and only mild shading, but that´s your model after all; your execution is certainly spectacular. Rusty and messed up, the Old Lady. As we are (mostly) all detail and accuracy fanatics, your perfectly pristine builds are accurate for only a limited time period like right at launch, fitting out or right at refit when all new paint and fittings (whatever needed attention) were attended to but doing a Warspite at June 6, 1944 for example, with pristine paint and no weathering just isn't historically accurate. 😉 Several things of note-- A weathered hull like what our OP has done can certainly be seen as accurate because in the middle of wartime or sailing 6 months in the stormy North Atlantic without respite will trash the hull. As naval vessels are underway, any sailor not pushing a broom is put to work chipping away rust and repainting as necessary but they rarely paid attention to the hull because it was too dangerous having men over the sides dangling from ropes and painting the hull. Everything on the superstructure though was given priority and I expect HMS Warspite to be as tidy as possible at deck level and above. Pride of Her Majesty's Fleet and all, dignity has to be maintained, but there are limits to even that in wartime. 🤭🧐🙄 My nit to pick is a modeler's weather beaten, paint peeling rusty hull and superstructure but fresh, pristine, yellow teak on all horizontal surfaces (either a real wooden deck or painted) and bright brassy brass/gold painted props. Propellers are bronze and quickly turn brown, greenish gray or black after oxidation and exposure to salt water. They are never as bright and yellowish as pure brass however, but close to it when pristine. I've seen untouched red hulls below the waterline too when everything above the waterline is trashed. Funny stuff. I like weathering though and the OP's hull looks good to me. Thanks for letting me vent. 😀 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 Small update... Thanks to increased workload, tempo of model making has subdued... Anyway, funnel is done, and AA is readied for painting.... I cant recommend 3D printed stuff enough (these are from Black cat)! Imagine octuple pom-pom, ready for painting in 10 minutes!! These are made from TWO parts each.... 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich75 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Nice work, very neat PE 👌 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuNo02100 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 (edited) 3D resin printed parts have taken our hobby to a next level. Looking forward to seeing them in place Edited March 19, 2023 by BuNo02100 Typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) Some progress report.. Most of set is installed, but there is one thing... IF any of you that own Pontos set know, where parts (two of them) No 66 go, I'd appreciate info.... Anyway.... gun turrets... Superstructure...... . Masts....... Cranes....... Various bits and pieces.... Soon painting starts....... Edited April 13, 2023 by Zoran Srb 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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