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fordboy · Posted: Tue 28 Apr 2009 23:40 pm Post subject:

I know what you mean Stu.

I had to sit there and force myself to break my modellers block and just do it.

Here are some images of all the other stuff with some paint on them:

A long way to go yet.

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Fordboy

fordboy · Posted: Mon 04 May 2009 01:23 am Post subject:

Here is another coat of paint on the deck:

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Fordboy

Ratch · Posted: Mon 04 May 2009 13:23 pm Post subject:

Coming along nicely

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fordboy · Posted: Tue 05 May 2009 01:46 am Post subject:

Thanks Ratch.

Here are some close up shots of the small stuff (deck houses) masked & with a second coat:

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Fordboy

fordboy · Posted: Wed 06 May 2009 22:37 pm Post subject:

Another coat (no.3) on the deck:

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Fordboy

Flash Flash · Silver Star Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 2938

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fordboy · Posted: Mon 25 May 2009 22:20 pm Post subject:

Thanks Flash Flash.

Here are the Torpedoes ready for paint I am going to try a metallic grey colour:

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Fordboy

fordboy · Posted: Mon 08 Jun 2009 20:57 pm Post subject:

I gave the rear gun platform another coat of paint accidently with an overspray of off white grrrrr

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Fordboy

fordboy · Posted: Tue 09 Jun 2009 22:30 pm Post subject:

Not great shots at all but here is progress on the upper hull sides

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Fordboy

fordboy · Posted: Thu 11 Jun 2009 21:45 pm Post subject:

To those following along I decided to add some more off white to the hull and superstructure:

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Fordboy

fordboy · Posted: Sun 23 Aug 2009 23:27 pm Post subject:

Long time no update but finally here is one.

The hull where the torpedoes launch from were masked and touched up.

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Fordboy

dancho · Posted: Mon 24 Aug 2009 00:10 am Post subject:

I enjoy seeing the progress here. It's like watching a building being constructed--slow and careful. Much more patience than I have! I suppose that's why I'll never be a "pro"!

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fordboy · Posted: Mon 24 Aug 2009 20:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks for following along Dancho.

I aint no pro just slow LOL

Here are some more shots of the deck.

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Fordboy

fordboy · Posted: Tue 25 Aug 2009 21:44 pm Post subject:

Here is the gun platform grrrrr with overspray!!!

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Fordboy

fordboy · Posted: Wed 26 Aug 2009 21:31 pm Post subject:

Mmmmmm masking tape off and more overspray darn it.

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Fordboy

dockyard matey · White Star Joined: 06 Jun 2009 Posts: 50

nothing to do with the constuction ( a nice build by the by ) . probably missing something silly , but why is this kit so much dearer than the likes of the RAF rescue launch or the MTB ? . is it a bigger kit or a newer moulding ? .
cheers .

fordboy · Posted: Tue 08 Sep 2009 23:01 pm Post subject:

Hi Dockyard matey

I havent really compared prices or sizes as I am only really interested in German stuff.

This Airfix is not a new kitset circa 1975.

Not sure of the real reason for the price difference but I know even way down here in the Colonies it aint a cheap kit.

Now its time to attack the life preservers with some light paint:

Cheers

Fordboy

Brews · Posted: Tue 08 Sep 2009 23:39 pm Post subject:

It's much bigger than the RAF Launch and Vospers MTB. However, it's the same size as Revell's (newer) Schnellboot S-100, which is in the style of most of the wartime "E-boats".

It sure looks like you're learning a valuable lesson in masking, too. If in doubt, cover up!

For those small areas, you might try a *little* bit of isopropyl alcohol on a cotton bud, and gently rub the overspray, or try a very light sanding with fine sandpaper. You might even like the uneven effect ...
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fordboy · Posted: Wed 09 Sep 2009 20:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the tips Brew I will test them out.

Added some chrome silver to the inside of the spotlight:

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Fordboy

dockyard matey · White Star Joined: 06 Jun 2009 Posts: 50

fordboy , as a brush painter , I wonder how long you spend , preparing ,spraying ,cleaning on each session ? ..
brews , are the kits in the same scale ? .
cheers john