Iain Ogilvie Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) Ahoy shipmates! Am going to try something different for me and join the 'dark side' I'm normally a modeller of things with wings - but got a bargain at Telford and thought it would make a good intro to shipbuilding. I've had Trumpeters Hood and Nimitz kits in the loft since they were released - so plan is to use this fairly small (but mind-boggingly detailed) ship model to ease me in... Quick start tonight on the hull (and a test of my Maplin photo-box): Iain Edited December 3, 2010 by Iain (32SIG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darson Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Bloody hell Iain you're a brave man with that teeny weeny PE fret, good luck with the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denstore Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Nice choice! I'm not that into civilian ships, but I've been thinking of getting this one anyway. Are you going to build it full hull or waterline? It definitly has potential for a nice diorama with the dogsleds and helicopters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) Funny you should ask - yes - waterline as a diorama - too good an opportunity to miss! The etch even includes picks and shovels - as well as the sleds! Don't know if she's technically civilian - Japanese Coastguard. Not sure what their status is? The photo-etch will prolly drive me bonkers though Iain Edited December 3, 2010 by Iain (32SIG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 nice kit ,yummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 I can't believe how fine some of this detail is on the mouldings - ship models appear to have come a long way since I had a go at the Airfix Tirpitz when I was 8! Although I've made a start - am still concerned it'll beat me. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I'll be watching your build with interest. Sprue Brothers had the Soya on their Cyber Monday sale for $20, so I picked one up along with the PE. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I can't believe how fine some of this detail is on the mouldings - ship models appear to have come a long way since I had a go at the Airfix Tirpitz when I was 8!Although I've made a start - am still concerned it'll beat me. Iain Yes model ships have come a very long way form the days of 1/600 Airifix kits. Don't let the details get you. After all you're the chap who's virtually rebuilding the Trumpy Lightning so this should be a doddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelman182 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Hey Iain Not sure if it's a 'walk in the park' or gonna be a 'walking on water' job - but either way, I'd put money on YOU mastering it! My break from modelling has led to severe withdrawal symptoms, so I've pulled out a little 800th Bismarck kit to do on the dining room table. No PE for that one, though! Looks like the icebreaker will make a fine dio! Looking forward to seeing it progress. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 (edited) Awww - thanks chaps - but methinks you have more faith than I do! Anyhoo - having more of a play this evening - it really is a stunning kit - and the more I see/do - the more stunning it appears! Really enjoying this one so far - although intimidating to the un-initiated (me) - ships seem to be great fun to build. I may get hooked Iain Edited December 5, 2010 by Iain (32SIG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike McCabe Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Iain Always pleased to see a new convert to the dark side! Have a look at the Fine Waterline SIG website www.finewaterline.com where there are a few models of icebreakers in the gallery section under merchants, also some ideas for making water and a few other things. Have fun Mike Iain Always pleased to see a new convert to the dark side! Have a look at the Fine Waterline SIG website www.finewaterline.com where there are a few models of icebreakers in the gallery section under merchants, also some ideas for making water and a few other things. Have fun Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 Brilliant - thanks Mike - have had a quick nose around - now bookmarked Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 (edited) Some more progress tonight - all decks prepped - with relevant holes drilled. Hull cleaned up and ready to have the bottom chopped at the waterline. Oh and a few sub-assemblies like the funnel together and prepped. Just getting my head around whether I fit the decks before, or after painting? Thinking neater to paint - then assemble - but worried about damaging with glue and fixing any seams... And *how* small are ship components???? Won't be posting too many pix as I'm hoping to write up for one of the mags - if they'll have it! Am blown away at how fast some of you guys build these things - this is definitely going to take some time. TBH - this is putting me off doing the Hood - sooo much work! Iain Edited December 19, 2010 by Iain (32SIG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike McCabe Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Iain It's a common question in terms of the best order to build in, but the answer is really that it is down to the individual. I would recommend though assembling all the major components before painting, on the basis that it is easier to paint then touch up compared to paint again after filling and sanding. One of the challenges of ships in particular is planning and it differs a reasonable amount for each ship. My preferred plan of attack is assemble main parts and superstructure, prime, paint overall colours by airbrush, hand paint the decks, touch up, add small details. Fine as long as you remember to paint the small parts at the same time as the rest! Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I've never seen this kit before but she does look rather nice....good luck with the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thanks guys - going to add the decks today - then fill/sand/paint - seems like best plan! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) This is where we are now - decks dry fitted and the front of the bridge section trimmed and cleaned up - needs the glazings masked - which is a job for being wide awake and chilled. Before these get attached it's going on the bench sander to be 'water-lined'... Iain Edited January 9, 2011 by Iain (32SIG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Velociweiler Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 How's this one going? I've got it and the PE set. The PE set comprises the very best 1/350 photo-etched penguins I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 Sorry, It's kinda got sidetracked - but is there in the background having bits n' bobs done. Got her on the bench sander the other week so she's now waterlined. Just plucking up courage to mask the bridge windows! Agreed - most detailed 1:350 penguins I've ever seen! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Agreed - most detailed 1:350 penguins I've ever seen! Iain I've never seen a 1:350 penguin, detailed or otherwise. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p-26luvr Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Ian, Shar 2 directed me to your thread here. I bought the kit last Sunday over at a show in Nashua NH. I am looking for as much information on building it as I can find, & so far your construction pics are the best. Have you done any more on the model ? Carl T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Another half started project dredged up from the depths of the BM forums! Not a lot - she has been water-lined since last images - bit busy on other stuff at present - but I will crack on again at some point - it's a beautiful (if somewhat small) model... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 First paint is now on - build continues here as part of the current KUTA Group Build. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) Well - after a long gap - and failed Kuta entry - this is where were at - I've been feeling a tad inspired since completing HMS Fearnaught in the Steam Punk GB The smallest masks I've ever made!! Black lining on lower hull - done. A Flory black wash - to be polished off when dry More soon! Iain Edited June 4, 2012 by Iain (32SIG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 More great stuff – I don't know how you find the time for such prolific modelling! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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