KevinM Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 This will be the first of two for the GB to which I have the Eduard PE kit for enhancements. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Kev Nice choice for the GB and will be following all the way. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, KevinM said: This will be the first of two for the GB to which I have the Eduard PE kit for enhancements. Good choice Kev, never seen this built up. it’s quite large if I remember. How extensive is the Eduard set? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 It's got two frets one is busy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Great choice Kevin, can't wait to see this developing through your knowingly hands. I'm tempted to build the S-38, but there are so many PT or MTB's already in the GB. Cheers Rob 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, DocRob said: I'm tempted to build the S-38 I'd go for it Rob it's what the GB are for clear the stash. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Great choice Kevin, looking forward to this one coming along! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telepatu Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Looking forward to this, interesting subject (I have the same kit in the stash) 😁 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 I started on mine after Christmas about 4/6 hours thus far the only thing painted is the wood just primer on the cabin area.The tedious part in away was the stanchion hold downs along the side of the deck after placement I had to go drill them out so the plastic cement would hold.I have this coming in late January https://www.ebay.com/itm/195508396220 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 Starting to settle down on some colors but need more specifics thus inbound https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8365437716/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have started painting the wood going my usual route these days getting better at it a color of linen down first,future and then a mix of oils and a fan brush.The wood process takes a few days to accomplish just to fully dry shades comes through.I will tape off the Light Grey on the deck and wood and paint the rest of the deck looks either Dk.Grey to a Bl.Grey the book that's inbound and more work on the cabin area.I have two nights of work and gym so later this week maybe even w/e before alot more occurs. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Great subject for your build....watching this! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Very cool! I've always wondered about this kit as I think it is a terrific subject. Looking forward to your build, and the flak gun add-on. Chris 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Nice start! and glad to see another S-boat on the slips. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 You’re our JohnB of boats………. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 9 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Great subject for your build....watching this! It has been interesting thus far. 8 hours ago, CANicoll said: Very cool! I've always wondered about this kit as I think it is a terrific subject. Looking forward to your build, and the flak gun add-on. Chris The fit has been pretty nice so far.Eduard has a kit for one on a S-100 if I remember kinda pricey but the book should have the details Chris.The devil is in the details and if Ernie uses the same Judges as last time they will go "we like the gun" 6 hours ago, GazzaS said: Nice start! and glad to see another S-boat on the slips. Thanks Gary I have been looking at this for awhile the GB gave it purpose. 2 hours ago, Bomber_County said: You’re our JohnB of boats………. I don't know about that Phil but I have a few ships built starting to wonder should my 2nd entry be to finish the USS America? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 11 hours ago, KevinM said: Starting to settle down on some colors but need more specifics thus inbound https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8365437716/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have started painting the wood going my usual route these days getting better at it a color of linen down first,future and then a mix of oils and a fan brush.The wood process takes a few days to accomplish just to fully dry shades comes through.I will tape off the Light Grey on the deck and wood and paint the rest of the deck looks either Dk.Grey to a Bl.Grey the book that's inbound and more work on the cabin area.I have two nights of work and gym so later this week maybe even w/e before alot more occurs. Kev Nice start and the wood deck work looks great. Thanks for going through your painting technique. Holy Smokes the PE Orange 1/72 German 20mm quadruple Flak 38 set looks awesome. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 34 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Holy Smokes the PE Orange 1/72 German 20mm quadruple Flak 38 set looks awesome. It does look good but again I need the book to verify can't see why the they wouldn't of done it though they were susceptible to airstrikes.The build goes on hold quasi manner till more info can be ascertained. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Kev Always something for sure. Hope you locate the info shortly and can get back to the build 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 This is USS America should/could I??????? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 13 minutes ago, KevinM said: This is USS America should/could I??????? Whoa!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Kev Looks awesome and the answer is : YES! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 This is were I am at I have a future over the linen thinned oils over that does not have to be neat/uniform.I will let this dry for a day roughly and come back with a fan brush slightly dampened with thinner and attempt to streak the wood areas to my liking.This works pretty good in 1/32 and I got some decent results on the Ki-9's propeller we'll see how it works out. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 All for today not much I will run a scotch brite over the red smooth out and hit with another coat.The 37mm which I will not be using if the Quad Flak 38 goes in is at about 2/2.5 hrs right now.I got the book today different colors from Revell on the hull bottom they say Dark Grey the book this with a boot it's traditional the Kreigsmarine did it for the other ships?I looked up reviews for the book no one complained about the colors just the lack of interior pics for the guys in 1/35.I think it will break up the ship well. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Kev Progress is progress .. and looking mighty good 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 I have hated the way Revell portrayed the stanchions on the boat I know it's 1/72 but their had to be a better way.Wa La I think I have the better way!I started with a hollow brass tube and started cutting segments about .030" in length take the .030" plastic rod dip in CA and it literally sucks up the brass ring off the table align and I have a stanchion.I have done one side of the main deck 15 pieces took maybe 30 minutes I will make a jig to get all to the same length. The hull red is done tomorrow after drying I do the grey. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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