If I’m honest the wood decking felt a bit like I’m cheating but if nothing else I wanted to try it.
the next level of decks could be a trial as there are many very small legs which are easily Brocken .
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the next level of decks could be a trial as there are many very small legs which are easily Brocken .
Looks better than if it was painted, in my humble terrible painter opinion lol
Hi Carl
That looks great. I like wood decks. I know some don't but the couple of times I have used them I have been more than happy.
Jim
That looks great. I like wood decks. I know some don't but the couple of times I have used them I have been more than happy.
Jim
Definitely a lot less work.
Carl this is just fab
chris
chris
Thanks Chris.
It’s not cheating Carl.....it’s no different to using pre coloured etch instrument panels on a wingy build.
Great work Carl. Just had a catch up. It's coming along very nicely indeed.
Keep up the good work.
ATB.
Andrew
Keep up the good work.
ATB.
Andrew
.......whether folks like these decks or not, the application is neat and tidy, Carl.
Ron
Ron
A small update, I’ve been mainly painting a few bits (mostly grey or grey).
Started adding details to the main deck whilst starting on the super structure. It’s a slow process that requires steady hands and patience. To some extent im
Following the instructions but having fitted some of the finer detail I just know I’m going to bend or break a few before the build is done. In hind site all the main deck bits should be left to the very end of the build.
Ive had a few small fit issues, some of which were caused just by adding photo etch ladders which caused fit problems.
there’s a lot to be said for continually dry fitting assemblies before glueing.
As always it’s a learning curve but im
Making progress.
Started adding details to the main deck whilst starting on the super structure. It’s a slow process that requires steady hands and patience. To some extent im
Following the instructions but having fitted some of the finer detail I just know I’m going to bend or break a few before the build is done. In hind site all the main deck bits should be left to the very end of the build.
Ive had a few small fit issues, some of which were caused just by adding photo etch ladders which caused fit problems.
there’s a lot to be said for continually dry fitting assemblies before glueing.
As always it’s a learning curve but im
Making progress.
Coming on well Carl! How did you work out the correct thickness for the rigging? Looked on John's shop and theres a few to choose from?
Bob
Bob
Hi Bob, I blindly went with the advert which says it’s for 1:350 ships So I’m hoping it is. I’ve never actually calculated what diameter it should be as a check. It looks pretty thin though At 0.121mm. (X350 = 42.35mm diameter )
Comin on great Carl i love battle ships an yours looks great amount of detail with the wooden deck
chris
chris
This is becoming suitably busy Carl. Love the detail.
Hi Carl
I think you're enjoying this :smiling2:
It is looking good, nice neat work. You seem to have mastered the fiddly bits.
Jim
I think you're enjoying this :smiling2:
It is looking good, nice neat work. You seem to have mastered the fiddly bits.
Jim
Thanks Jim, Bit of a strain on the eyes mind and you only have to breath too hard and something bends-lol. Not sure Ive mastered it but long as I don’t try to rush then it seems to go ok.
Excellent, steady progress and coming together nicely, Carl.
G
Think you have mastered it Carl, and well at that.
Regardless of the first colour for the hull I thought it had been really well painted.
Love the timber decking, looking fwd to seeing more .
Regardless of the first colour for the hull I thought it had been really well painted.
Love the timber decking, looking fwd to seeing more .
Cheers John
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