Trumpeter Graf Spee start 2016

[BattleshipBob]

Right, another bash

This time thinned the wash a bit more and did not load the brush too much, again used cotton bud with turps, to me looks a bit better.

Hopefully shows wear and tear around the heavy AA guns and crane but no wear under the ship boats cradles???

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Definitely better. I think the deck would not have been too dark. It would be bleached by salt water and regular scrubbing by the crew.
Jim

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Bob
Definitely better. I think the deck would not have been too dark. It would be bleached by salt water and regular scrubbing by the crew.
Jim

Hi Jim

Thought so, but very hard to get info about how to stain the wood deck correctly, Lifecolor do a set of liquid pigments and some say to use pigments as well but what colour and method??

I have bought a cheap wooden deck, which i will stick to plastic card, varnish and then use to experiment with

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Could you use actual wood stain? Ok you couldn't varnish it first 'cause the stain needs to soak in. THIS is water based and they do tester pots. Might be worth a go :thinking: Being water based you could perhaps dilute it with water for a lighter effect.
Jim

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Bob
Could you use actual wood stain? Ok you couldn't varnish it first 'cause the stain needs to soak in. THIS is water based and they do tester pots. Might be worth a go :thinking: Being water based you could perhaps dilute it with water for a lighter effect.
Jim

Many thanks Jim

They do teak, might be worth a go!

[grumpa]

While not a ship guy I must say you are doing a bang up job.
am watching...

Jim.

[Mark1]

Progressing nicely bob, this is just a thought and I have no experience of wooden decks whatsoever but if it gets a bit to wet in one go is there a possibility of it warping when drying out? Like I say just a thought.

[BattleshipBob]

While not a ship guy I must say you are doing a bang up job.
am watching...

Jim.

Thanks Jim, appreciated, still a lot to learn lol

Progressing nicely bob, this is just a thought and I have no experience of wooden decks whatsoever but if it gets a bit to wet in one go is there a possibility of it warping when drying out? Like I say just a thought.

Hi Mark, god, i hope not! Just checked the first deck is fine, phew!!

[BattleshipBob]

Jim, testor pot of teak bought, will show results!

[Ian M]

Right, another bash

Nailed it!

[BattleshipBob]

Been very busy sorting out Julies dad s funeral, and still loads to do, the house looks like a florist!!

But this morning finished the decks

Did not experiment on this as i do not want the main decks to look different to the other decks


As my first go at wooden decks, i think it looks ok BUT too dark. I do like the tonal variation though.

Thats why i have bought the practice deck, so next time should look more real

[Mark1]

Looks pretty good for a first go,I'd be happy with it.

[boatman]

Bob this is brilliant so you be pleased with it as you are getting very good at these tonals very realistic
an hope you get the furneral sorted ok an give our best wishes to julie
chris an jen

[BattleshipBob]

Looks pretty good for a first go,I'd be happy with it.

Thanks Mark, happy but need to practice a bit more

Bob this is brilliant so you be pleased with it as you are getting very good at these tonals very realistic
an hope you get the furneral sorted ok an give our best wishes to julie
chris an jen

Cheers Chris
Many thanks, the chq must have arrived lol.

Getting there Chris, hopefully organised Thursday

[adt70hk]

Bob

I know less about ships than I do planes.... But regardless I really like it. Very well done indeed.

ATB.

Andrew