discussion 1-72 Higgins Boat Completed

[Neil Merryweather]

My world Neil that is absolutely superb, the waves , the figures , boat, and that bow wave a WOW
Congratulations, no wonder your happy .:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:
John

Well, Thank You, kind sir!
It took on a life of its own in the end,more so than I intended.
What I haven't mentioned is that I originally bought this model(way back when Modelzone still existed) to use as a test piece for the Italeri 1-35 scale LCVP in my stash. I have built up a collection of figures over the years but I'm still some way off starting it. It will probably take me 3 or four years to finish at my pace!

 

[Guest]

Neil,I'd like to know how you achieve that bow wave please .
John .

 

[spanner570]

Neil, that is one superb build.
Top marks on a job well done. Coupled with some great pictures, it makes one excellent presentation.

Ron

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Neil,I'd like to know how you achieve that bow wave please .
John .

Hi John
I used small triangles of clear packaging plastic, then gradually built it up with layers of clear glue -ClearFix- (no sponsorship deal though!)

I put a piece of card between the boat and the splash as a mask, and I used a syringe to apply the glue in small amounts. I teased it into place with a wet q-tip.



Then I stippled several passes of quite thin white acrylic. The water content makes the paint pool on the shiny glue rather than stick solid so it looks more foam-like.



I used the same technique for the wake.
hope that helps
?
Cheers
Neil

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Neil, that is one superb build.
Top marks on a job well done. Coupled with some great pictures, it makes one excellent presentation.

Ron

Thank you Ron!
That's high praise coming from such a master of water!

 

[Ian M]

What a great little build. Great Job.
Love the sea as well and thanks for the little 'how to'.
Eh up Ron you be having competition. lol

Nice one Neil.

 

[scottie3158]

Thank you Ron!
That's high praise coming from such a master of water!

Neil, I missed this completely a great build really looks the part.

 

[Windy]

That's a fantastic piece Neil. Beautifully done. One question though, is the officer at the stern trying to quell a mutiny? :smiling:

 

[Mickc1440]

That's great work Neil

 

[rtfoe]

Neil, I missed this one too. Sea splash really good and the sbs on how it was done is helpful. What a finish. :thumb2:

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Neil Merryweather]

That's a fantastic piece Neil. Beautifully done. One question though, is the officer at the stern trying to quell a mutiny? :smiling:

Haha! yes it does look like that, doesn't it?-
I should have got rid of his pistol really. never mind, next time ,eh?

 

[Neil Merryweather]

thanks everyone for the kind comments- it's quite a surprise to see this pop up again.

 

[Peter Gillson]

Great work

Peter

 

[eddiesolo]

Top work, very nicely done.

 

[Guest]

The wave says it all !
Some of the most relistic sea I've ever seen Neil .

 

[Gern]

Beautiful