discussion Gregg's Corvette. Revell 1/72

[ojays]

Made a start on weathering the wooden and steel decking, building up gradually with Kleer between coats (good for water proofing as well)View attachment 284189 View attachment 284191 View attachment 284193 View attachment 284194 View attachment 284195 View attachment 284196 View attachment 284197 View attachment 284198 .

 

[ojays]

Not wanting to use the kit moulded railings/canvas surrounding the bridge, I have used GLS white metal stanchions, with thin steel rod for the railings.
Presently experimenting with different types of paper for the canvas.

 

[Guest]

Loverly job of weathering

 

[Guest]

Great job you're doing I especially love the weathering

 

[ojays]

Not been on for a while, and looking back at what I have done, thought it looked a little bland even with the weathering.
Not historically correct I know, but decided to liven it up. Still more to do, then weather again.
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[Guest]

Looks great.

 

[Ian M]

Thats got to be the first Corvette I have seen in a dazzle scheme and I have to say it looks very good.
Nice work.

 

[ojays]

Took a whole weekend to do the Oerlikons and make a start on the Hedgehogs.
Eyes and fingers letting me know.
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[Guest]

Looking good though so worth the effort.

 

[Steve Brodie]

Thats coming along rather nicely

 

[papa 695]

Excellent work Gregg

 

[Guest]

Looking good, are these oerlikons from Great Little Ships?

 

[ojays]

Looking good, are these oerlikons from Great Little Ships?

Yes, GLS.

 

[ojays]

A little more done with the PE, then a coat of etching primer.
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[Steve Brodie]

wow

 

[Snowman]

Fantastic work!!

 

[ojays]

Finally completed the Hedgehog, just need to tidy up the yellow bands.
Pudgy fingers and dodgy eyes means leave for another day.
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[ojays]

Trial fit of the 4pdr tub, and looking at the photo realised I had placed it back to front.
So glad it wasn't glued down, as no doubt someone else would have pointed it out.
I have had to make some adjustments to it's position, as it is mounted on part of the deck that is removable.
It's actually a little to the rear of the place it should be.
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[Guest]

Well just looking in on this build and it showed the weathering and i thought "oh my", then scrolled down and seen the photo etch and thought "Oh My God". Looking fantastic Gregg mate.

Have fun, John

 

[ojays]

First layer of hull weathering done, still away to go yet.
For the persons that told me the captain would never allow his vessel to get into this condition, check out the last photo!View attachment 291031 View attachment 291032 View attachment 291033 View attachment 291034