Hurricane363 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) Hi all, this is my first completed model of something other than an Aircraft. It's built straight out of the box, the completed build thread will be on www.ScaleModellingNow.com for those that are interested. What i'd like is some advice on how i can improve at this whole 'Maritime' modelling. Cheers for looking Mat Edited December 7, 2009 by Hurricane363 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whittingham Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hello Mat, The Fairmile looks great! I have been hoping Revell or Airfix would do one in 1/72nd scale to complement the U-boats, E-boats and other MTBs. I am making offerings to all the available gods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Really nice model! I suppose what looks like unfilled moulding seams on top of the torpedo tubes are 'features', not 'bugs'? The rust streaks look a bit 'painted on' to my eyes – maybe a bit too much contrast and not enough feathered into the basic paintwork to look quite realistic? Otherwise really nice work! Merry Xmas! Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane363 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 Really nice model!I suppose what looks like unfilled moulding seams on top of the torpedo tubes are 'features', not 'bugs'? It's paint, the destructions call for the blue to be painted on top of the torpedo tubes, and my photo skills leave a lot to be desired.. The rust streaks look a bit 'painted on' to my eyes – maybe a bit too much contrast and not enough feathered into the basic paintwork to look quite realistic?Otherwise really nice work! Merry Xmas! Joachim As soon as i get home i'll do a bit of playing around with the weathering to see if i can come up with anything better. Thanks for pointing that out for me, sometimes you just need another pair of eyes. Cheers, Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Nice looker Mat...one of my favourite 'little' boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) Very nicely done. I did a radio-controlled one of these in 1/24 scale some years ago (with all four props powered!). I agree it would be an idea for Airfix or Revell to do some Fairmiles in 1/72. The A & C were often used for mundane as well as clandestine work, the B was a maid of all work, the D was a touch more glamorous and the HDML was ubiquitous. Unfortunately there is a bias towards the Nazis when it comes to WW2 models (across the board, in military, marine, aviation and figure modelling). Happy modelling, Mike Edited January 20, 2010 by Mike W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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