Yeah, that can happen ^^. But that's right, Ricks 1/72 sub is a big as my 1/350 Yamato. Quite the boat really
Cheers
1/350 U-Boot Typ VII C
- Thread starter Wouter
- Start date
Cheers
Hi Wouts,
Interesting subject. Seems like your branching out from the armour even further with an underwater wotsit:smiling4:
Always good to try out new techniques when it comes to painting:thumb2:
Interesting subject. Seems like your branching out from the armour even further with an underwater wotsit:smiling4:
Always good to try out new techniques when it comes to painting:thumb2:
G
looking good.
Hi Si, yeah, I think widening the subjects keeps it all interesting. ^^
Ralph, thanks chap.
Well, I after another three hours session of painting and blending shadows (of which 2 hours for the conning tower) I can show you the result.
It sure makes all the details pop out. The photo of the conning tower is quite blown up so the effect seems exaggerated but in reality it's a lot less.
Cheers
Ralph, thanks chap.
Well, I after another three hours session of painting and blending shadows (of which 2 hours for the conning tower) I can show you the result.
It sure makes all the details pop out. The photo of the conning tower is quite blown up so the effect seems exaggerated but in reality it's a lot less.
Cheers
That's some nice paintwork Wouter :thumb2:
Looks just like the real thing...
Cheers, Steven
Looks just like the real thing...
Cheers, Steven
Hi Wouter
Nice :thumb2: Pin washes always take a lot of time. You just have to be patient and the results are worth it.
Jim
Nice :thumb2: Pin washes always take a lot of time. You just have to be patient and the results are worth it.
Jim
Hi Steven, thanks, but not there just yet 
Jim and Steve, thanks a lot chaps, glad you like it. Mind though, this is actually not a pinwash this time ^^. A pinwash is well diluted paint which flows around the details using capillary action. This time I really painted and blended the shadows with less diluted paint. mmm...there's no real name for that technique though...Let's call it 'Marijn Van Gilsing' :smiling2:
Did some more last couple of days but no photos yet. Just to keep things exciting!
Jim and Steve, thanks a lot chaps, glad you like it. Mind though, this is actually not a pinwash this time ^^. A pinwash is well diluted paint which flows around the details using capillary action. This time I really painted and blended the shadows with less diluted paint. mmm...there's no real name for that technique though...Let's call it 'Marijn Van Gilsing' :smiling2:
Did some more last couple of days but no photos yet. Just to keep things exciting!
What do you mean no photos??? Come on Wouter, at my age keeping things exciting is way too much. Seriously though, I do love the conning tower finish as looks so realistic. A year???? Doesn't matter as this is top work Sir!!!
Prost
Allen
Prost
Allen
I see you are at it again Wouts, superb skills and work!!
Wouter,
Sorry mate I have missed this up till now just had a good catch up. Looking very nice.
Sorry mate I have missed this up till now just had a good catch up. Looking very nice.
Allen, sorry, I will try to think about your health next time Thanks for the compliment
Hi Bob, thanks mate
Paul, no worries, a lot going on here on site so hard to miss out on things. Glad you're joining ^^
Meanwhile a photo. I painted the raised edges and upper surfaces of details in a lighter shade of the base color to show some highlights. Again things were kept rather subtle but the contrast changes quite a bit. On the photo the effect can be seen on the horizontal 'ribs' on the hull and on the anchor.
Next step: dirt and rust streaks.
Cheers
Thanks for the compliment Hi Bob, thanks mate
Paul, no worries, a lot going on here on site so hard to miss out on things. Glad you're joining ^^
Meanwhile a photo. I painted the raised edges and upper surfaces of details in a lighter shade of the base color to show some highlights. Again things were kept rather subtle but the contrast changes quite a bit. On the photo the effect can be seen on the horizontal 'ribs' on the hull and on the anchor.
Next step: dirt and rust streaks.
Cheers
Wouter,
Looking very nice fella.
Looking very nice fella.
Hi Steve, yup so far I'm quite happy with it. There's always room for improvement but overall I'm a happy bunny Thanks for the compliment, and no worries, only half of it will be under water
Scottie, thanks a lot chap ^^
Well now, weathering has come to a conclusion. I added some dirt and rust streaks. For the darker streaks I used the shading mix and for the rust streaks I added Humbrol Leather to the mix. And I used Raw Sienna oil paint as well. When that step was finished I glued the conning tower and the gun in place.
North Star Models Kriegsmarine figures are on their way from Ukraine.
Next few steps will be the most scary ones of the build: rigging and a seascape. Two things I never tried before. I'll should put my nappies on before I venture into the deep :smiling5:
Cheers
Thanks for the compliment, and no worries, only half of it will be under water Scottie, thanks a lot chap ^^
Well now, weathering has come to a conclusion. I added some dirt and rust streaks. For the darker streaks I used the shading mix and for the rust streaks I added Humbrol Leather to the mix. And I used Raw Sienna oil paint as well. When that step was finished I glued the conning tower and the gun in place.
North Star Models Kriegsmarine figures are on their way from Ukraine.
Next few steps will be the most scary ones of the build: rigging and a seascape. Two things I never tried before. I'll should put my nappies on before I venture into the deep :smiling5:
Cheers
G
I'm loving it Wouter,can't wait for the finish :smiling3:.
Hi Wouter
That is really looking good. Very realistic. All the best with the rigging. Have you decided what you will use?
Jim
That is really looking good. Very realistic. All the best with the rigging. Have you decided what you will use?
Jim
Hi Ralph, thanks bud, and me neither
Evening Jim, thanks mate. Well, I have Ushi rigging line in the cupboard for some years now (bought it for Yamato) but never used it so far. I read good things about it. If it fails (which hopefully won't) there's always the stretched sprue method. We'll see :smiling2:.
Sadly it won't be for the next week though, I'm working morning shifts so that means tired afternoons :astonished:
Cheers
Evening Jim, thanks mate. Well, I have Ushi rigging line in the cupboard for some years now (bought it for Yamato) but never used it so far. I read good things about it. If it fails (which hopefully won't) there's always the stretched sprue method. We'll see :smiling2:.
Sadly it won't be for the next week though, I'm working morning shifts so that means tired afternoons :astonished:
Cheers
Evening Wouter, work upto the usual great standard!!
Bob
Bob
Legal Notice
scalemodelling.co.uk is a privately operated online discussion forum. All content posted by members reflects their own views and opinions and does not necessarily represent those of the forum owners or administrators. While reasonable efforts are made to moderate content, no responsibility is accepted for user-generated material. By using this site, you agree to comply with UK law and the forum rules.