discussion Jim R's Revell 1/72 Torpedo Boat, PT-109

[Jim R]

Thanks guys.

Got the 37mm stuck down and the ropes in place. A much more fiddly job than I imagined it would be.

 

[Geoffers]

Very nice so far Jim, some great modelling skills being shown

Geoff.

 

[Jim R]

I fixed the boat into place using 2 part epoxy. I used Sculptamold + PVA to put in the basic swell of the sea. Although it will be painted I added some cheap acrylic paint just to take away the white of the Sculptamold. The churned up sea around the propellers and the bow wave along the sides will be added later. The one problem with Sculptamold is that it shrinks on drying so any gaps/cracks will be dealt with. It's less of a problem if the layer of Sculptamold is kept as thin as possible.







Thanks for looking in

 

[Geoffers]

It looks brilliant

Geoff.

 

[Jim R]

Finished and well within time - miracles do happen.

Sea completed. Figures onboard and a few little tweaks.

Thanks Geoff for suggesting and organising this very enjoyable GB. Also thanks to all who have commented along the way.



More photos in the completed section.

 

[yak face]

Beautiful build jim , the water is excellent (as is the boat of course ) , off to look at the finished thread , cheers tony

 

[rtfoe]

Really well done Jim. I like the water, the boat and the speed. Amazing details with the crew and roped down canon.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[pjgtech]

Looks really good....

 

[flyjoe180]

Superb result Jim, will look at the completed thread