KevinM Posted June 29, 2021 Posted June 29, 2021 I know a day late and a dollar short but maybe paint the model,shade the panels and back over the panels.I like that technique on RLM 76/78 3
BlrwestSiR Posted July 2, 2021 Author Posted July 2, 2021 Well, some good news. My Post-It notes masking worked. I did a section at a time and got the upper hull painted. There's a couple small touch ups to do but that's it. No more major paint lifts. While that dried, I started adding the detail bits to the conning tower. That's almost done and ready for a coat of paint. I'm going to prime it with some Tamiya first before I do the colour coat. 8
Martinnfb Posted July 2, 2021 Posted July 2, 2021 Nice level of detail on this monstrosity Carl. I love it ! 3 1
Wolf Buddee Posted July 2, 2021 Posted July 2, 2021 Wow, what a cool build Carl, Your paint work looks perfect and way to go on the paint repairs. I find the easiest way to de-tac my masking tape (Tamiya’s stuff) is to apply it to the top of my hand first before applying it to the model. Nonetheless you got ‘er done and it looks great. Cheers, Wolf 3 2
Kaireckstadt Posted July 2, 2021 Posted July 2, 2021 Great paintjob and recovery of the mishap Carl! This really is a big beast! I‘m curious how you will weather it! 4
DocRob Posted July 2, 2021 Posted July 2, 2021 Nice progress Carl, the paintjob looks awesome. You need a special wide angle lens to take pictures of that beast. Cheers Rob 3
Peterpools Posted July 2, 2021 Posted July 2, 2021 Carl Perfect retouch paintbrush- your Post-it note techniques worked flawlessly. When I worry about paint lifting, I’ll detach my Tamiya tape as does Wolf - Seems to work well for me. Keep ‘em comin Peter 3
BlrwestSiR Posted July 8, 2021 Author Posted July 8, 2021 Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I've been working away on other projects (brakes on our car, fixing the hitch, a couple car models) but finally had some time to get back to this. I painted the white stripes that go on the conning tower. These were used to identify boats that were in training. I used Tamiya white as a primer so I hopefully don't get any more paint lifting and then used AK white grey for the stripes. I figured this way they won't be so stark. Once that's dry, I'll mask them off and start on the main colour. 7
Peterpools Posted July 8, 2021 Posted July 8, 2021 Carl Glad you found time in your schedule to put some time in on the U-Boat. Nice work on the white stripe, as it's there and blends in so well. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 1
BlrwestSiR Posted July 8, 2021 Author Posted July 8, 2021 Thanks Peter! The white stripe I think helps to break up the monotone nature of the paint job. I masked off the stripes and did a pre-shading of the conning tower. I used the same vertical pattern as I did on the hull. I had to be careful masking around the railing that's near the base of the conning tower. I then painted everything. And with the masking tape removed. The primer coat definitely worked along with do the stripes first. A quick dry fit on the hull to get an over idea of how it looks. 11
Kaireckstadt Posted July 8, 2021 Posted July 8, 2021 That looks great! Nice touch with the white stripes! 3 1
Martinnfb Posted July 9, 2021 Posted July 9, 2021 And few more. Also I would avoid of pure white at all cost. Maybe a yellowish filter , to tone it down? But that's just me 5 1
BlrwestSiR Posted July 9, 2021 Author Posted July 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Also I would avoid of pure white at all cost. Thanks for the great pics Martin. I used a white grey so definitely not pure white. I'll be giving it a light Wash that should tone it down further. 3
Peterpools Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 Martin Awesome photographs - surely seems you covered just about everything Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 2
Peterpools Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 Carl Paint work is looking mighty good and glade you went with a white gray for the stripe. Sometimes it’s hard to see to subtle shades on a PC, laptop or iPad. Keep ‘em coming Peter 2 1
BlrwestSiR Posted August 3, 2021 Author Posted August 3, 2021 Time for a very belated update. The build is almost done. The conning tower work is completed. There are several antennae around the conning tower. I decided to use wire to replace the kit plastic. Before I installed them, I painted the lower section of the periscope in silver, followed by the upper part in black. There's a railing along the deck and that's the last bit to add. I need to run the rope through the railing posts once they're attached and the build is done. So it's the homestretch now. 9
harv Posted August 3, 2021 Posted August 3, 2021 I like how it's turning out Carl. Carry on....harv 3 1
BlrwestSiR Posted August 3, 2021 Author Posted August 3, 2021 47 minutes ago, harv said: I like how it's turning out Carl. Carry on....harv Thanks Harv! I forgot to post a pic of the sub with the conning tower on. 10
Wolf Buddee Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 Damn, that looks great Carl! Cheers, Wolf 3 1
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