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Post by robbo on Aug 20, 2014 10:05:58 GMT -5
Wow, cracking job on this one T
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Post by TRM on Aug 20, 2014 11:16:54 GMT -5
Hi ya Ian!! Thank you Sir!!  |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 20, 2014 19:10:03 GMT -5
Primer's down, bring on the rest!  |
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Post by TRM on Aug 27, 2014 20:58:08 GMT -5
Seems I got too busy to see your reply Bill...sorry bout that!! Primer was set and recently had a go at the rest. Well it is tough to see in the light as the Hull Red is dark and the odd shape to the hull does not help too much...not to mention the tape...LOL!!   Then of course the first round of coloring. I will be fading some things a bit as I get the superstructure parts together.   This is actually not black (even though it looks it here) but rather the dark color but a somewhat close match to the 507A Dark Grey/Sea Blue or something or other...lol!!! I still have to touch a few things up before the fading but things are moving along!! Thanks for stopping in for a bit!! |
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Post by Leon on Aug 28, 2014 3:42:14 GMT -5
Looking really good with color on her Todd. |
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Post by TRM on Aug 28, 2014 5:54:59 GMT -5
Thanks Leon!
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 28, 2014 10:46:50 GMT -5
HOLY SMOKES!! I love the camo... stunning!
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Post by TRM on Aug 28, 2014 11:13:38 GMT -5
Thanks Andy!! Trying to get her all back together now!!
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Post by imatanker on Aug 29, 2014 3:15:11 GMT -5
Well, that looks spiffy I must say.  Way to bring it Bub. |
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Post by TRM on Aug 29, 2014 6:29:32 GMT -5
Thank you Jeff!! Hoping to get moving on this one this weekend!! |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 30, 2014 15:33:37 GMT -5
Very nice work on the camo scheme for Roberts there T! These things were shallow-draft vessels and the weird hull shape reflects that in a way...same thing with the turret. That's why it only has one and why it sticks up so far above the deck...just an odd-duck all the way around but you're turning it into a swan for sure! |
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Post by bbd468 on Aug 30, 2014 17:13:15 GMT -5
Todd, that looks bloody amazing bro....love it!!! |
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Post by TRM on Aug 31, 2014 19:48:58 GMT -5
Thank you Bill!! I figured the goofy turret was from needing several decks to house it as this was the Mk as on the big girls! Thank you brother Gary! Hoping to plug away a bit more on this one this week! |
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Post by bullardino on Sept 2, 2014 10:34:02 GMT -5
Very nice, the paintjob adds a lot of appeal to that awkward beast |
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Post by Teabone on Sept 3, 2014 21:15:07 GMT -5
Nice effect Todd with a not your run of the mill subject.
Bones
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Post by TRM on Sept 3, 2014 21:21:46 GMT -5
Thanks Luigi!! LOL...the paint does dress her up a bit!! Thanks Bones!! Typically I don't dig camo at all...but I do like it on the ships for some reason!! I agree, tis an odd fish!!  |
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Post by Rick on Sept 7, 2014 21:02:25 GMT -5
Lookin' good Todd. Funky lookin' boat gets a funky lookin' coat of paint. I like it!
Rick.
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Post by TRM on Sept 7, 2014 21:08:46 GMT -5
Thanks a bunch Ricky!! Funky is the word I think!! Things are going together right now!!! |
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Post by TRM on Sept 9, 2014 20:52:34 GMT -5
Trying to keep things going here... I began putting some of the parts back together and in doing so, I started on some rigging. Thought I would share it with you!  I'll keep plugging away on it!! |
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Post by Leon on Sept 9, 2014 21:29:18 GMT -5
That's some excellent looking rigging T ,are you taking lessons from Bill!!!  |
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Post by TRM on Sept 9, 2014 21:37:42 GMT -5
Thanks Leon!! Bill has been sneaking me notes under the desk!! |
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Post by bullardino on Sept 10, 2014 3:41:05 GMT -5
Here's why I hate ship modeling. All that rigging would drive me nuts. Fantastic result Todd, I love it.
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Post by imatanker on Sept 10, 2014 3:41:20 GMT -5
Every step you take with this build just makes it better and better T. What did you use for the rigging? Thread, fishing line? |
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Post by TRM on Sept 10, 2014 6:51:12 GMT -5
Thank you Luigi! The rigging can be the most frustrating part sometimes...I just need to switch gears, slowing things down a bit! Thanks Jeff! Sorry, forgot to mention what I used for the rigging. "Rig That Thing" from Uschi...  Great stuff. 150 feet for around $12. These are mono-filament lines that come in 3 flavors; .005, .003 and .001 in. O.D. There is an elastic quality to these lines allowing for a tight look when applied. 150 feet should be enough to do plenty of ships down the road, so its a good investment! Not to mention they typically are used for aircraft aerial lines!! |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 10, 2014 12:26:38 GMT -5
Nice start to the rigging T! As for notes 'I know nussing'! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 10, 2014 12:49:08 GMT -5
What is going on?!?!?! Billy the Boy and you are in midst of rigging... is there something I don't know?
Looking superb!
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Post by TRM on Sept 10, 2014 12:56:55 GMT -5
Very well Col. Plunk! Thanks! All about the sections. LOL...not missing anything out of the ordinary Andy!! Thanks btw!! Just like tying your shoes...only different! |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 10, 2014 15:45:51 GMT -5
Thanks for the info Todd. Never seen that before. |
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Post by TRM on Sept 10, 2014 16:30:08 GMT -5
Welcome Jeff! I see the .001" line being perfect in 1/700...maybe the .003" too
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Post by imatanker on Sept 11, 2014 3:56:17 GMT -5
Welcome Jeff! I see the .001" line being perfect in 1/700...maybe the .003" too Just what are you trying to say there Todd?  |
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Way to bring it Bub.
