Trumpeter USS North Carolina BB-55 - 1/700

[topgazza]

I'm considering airbrushing the model light grey for one colour then hand brush the Navy blue camo on top rather than try and be too clever with making etc. I'll have a think but I've already done the deck so I'll probably still hand paint the camo

[spanner570]

Nice progress Gary.
Just a thought. Is there any need to paint the small ordinance the same as the camo.?

[topgazza]

I don't think so Ron. I'm really enjoying the small detail on this and will probably paint the small guns a Vallejo Air grey or gunmetal all with a 0 brush. Fiddly but as I say I'm finding that bit fun. I must get out more :flushed:

[spanner570]

Amen to that brother - fiddly but fun!

Now you've cut your marine teeth on 1/700, have a go at a 1/1200 warship. I recommend the Bismark or Yamato Now they are fun, and well worth all the cursing.... :upside: :thumb2:

[topgazza]

1/1200 !

Thats microscopic. But if I see one going cheap I will. Want to do the 1/350 next

[spanner570]

1/1200 !

Thats microscopic. But if I see one going cheap I will. Want to do the 1/350 next

Look for Revell 'Mini Ships'. The Yamato I made measures 21cm, yet, for its size has amazing detail.

[topgazza]

Will do :thumb2:

[topgazza]

Painted and ready to be tidied up a bit. The camo lines look better than in the pictures but I will straighten some of the edges up a bit before matt varnish. Next the dio

[Guest]

Very nice work Gary. A late starter but nice to see your very nice work.

Laurie

[boatman]

YEA lookin good with the camo on Gary it will look very realistic when its in the seascape as these ships look ok on the stands but for me its meant to be in the sea
chris

[rtfoe]

Nicely done Gary. :thumb2:

Cheers,
Richard

[spanner570]

Looking good Gary.
Ee zee line is great for the rigging, but please don't paint it black!

I agree with Chris. She has to be plonked on some water... :thumb2:

Ron

[topgazza]

Ah, the line I ordered and have is 0.1 black nylon. Should it be silver ?

I'm actually going to lightly sand down the hull, carefully mask the deck and superstructure and spray the hull rather than brush. The Mr Color Navy is a lovely color and looks OK brushed but just about OK. I will thin it down and respray and mask and spray the grey. Just the hull mind you.

[Guest]

Ah, the line I ordered and have is 0.1 black nylon. Should it be silver ?

I'm actually going to lightly sand down the hull, carefully mask the deck and superstructure and spray the hull rather than brush. The Mr Color Navy is a lovely color and looks OK but just about OK. I will thin it down and respray and mask and spray the grey. Just the hull mind you.

Gary I just run a paint brush down the line with what ever colour. Looks good as it becomes a bit varigated
& looks authentic rather than one solid colour.

Laurie

[spanner570]

Should it be silver ?

Do as Laurie suggests. I would do a sort of darkish grey. Your choice, but certainly not black......