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[paulb]

Hi all,i have recently started making models again mainly because i have retired and need a hobby. I have started the Tamiya 1/350 Bismark but not sure how everyone gets around painting the anchor chains or is the only way Photo Etch. Any info would be gratefully received,thanks

 

[pjgtech]

Hi and welcome mate, your story is pretty much the same for most of us here, eg: used to build kits, life / work got in the way so we stopped, then we retired and started up again, Lol.
Enjoy the forums buddy, lots of good info and helpful peeps on here.
Can't offer any expert help with the ship I'm afraid, not really my thing.
But do you mean the anchor chain is pre formed on the ships hull? if so, you could try masking around it, or maybe try dry brushing it, or using a very fine, very small brush with steady hands just painting it offhand, etc to avoid getting paint on surrounding area's?
I'm sure someone will be along with better advice soon....
Cheers

 

[paulb]

Hi and welcome mate, your story is pretty much the same for most of us here, eg: used to build kits, life / work got in the way so we stopped, then we retired and started up again, Lol.
Enjoy the forums buddy, lots of good info and helpful peeps on here.
Can't offer any expert help with the ship I'm afraid, not really my thing.
But do you mean the anchor chain is pre formed on the ships hull? if so, you could try masking around it, or maybe try dry brushing it, or using a very fine, very small brush with steady hands just painting it offhand, etc to avoid getting paint on surrounding area's?
I'm sure someone will be along with better advice soon....
Cheers

Hi,thanks for replying,the pre-formed links are very small. Dry brushing is an idea though but my eyesight is brilliant lol. I have a big magnifying glass with surrounding light to help me. Appreciate your ideas though,cheers

 

[PaulTRose]

Welcome to the party

There's a few on here that do floaty boaty things...., one is bound to be along soon with an answer

 

[paulb]

Welcome to the party

There's a few on here that do floaty boaty things...., one is bound to be along soon with an answer

Thanks very much for replying,cheers

 

[Jim R]

A warm welcome to the forum. Join in and have fun.
As far as the chains are concerned I would try a fine brush and a steady hand

 

[paulb]

Cheers Jim,thanks for your comment,appreciated

 

[scottie3158]

Welcome to the forum

 

[minitnkr]

Makeup foam is firm enough so a very light touch with almost no paint on it will work wonders picking out the highlights. You would need to get it from a user though, as to buy it, I've only seen it in bulk.

 

[paulb]

Makeup foam is firm enough so a very light touch with almost no paint on it will work wonders picking out the highlights. You would need to get it from a user though, as to buy it, I've only seen it in bulk.

Ok thanks very much for the info,i will look into it,very much appreciated,thanks again.

 

[papa 695]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[paulb]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Thank you ,looking forward for a lot of help in the future.