KevinM Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 6 hours ago, GazzaS said: Looks awesome! Love to see so many weapons on one little boat. I still have to make up some more mags for the Quad.The torpedoes are are not glued in the cradles I made a square U 1/16" wide out of the .010" guitar wire and weaved it through the strap holes and trimmed.Snug fit. 1 minute ago, Peterpools said: Kev Amazing progress. I can only imagine the feelings as the frustration builds after reworking such small parts so many times, but the results are so well worth your determination to get it right. Awesome work. Thanks Peter I think once the stanchions hit the deck and the chain across the back will add quite abit to the look .....I Hope. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Kev Agreed - details keep changing and enhancing the look ... looking so good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 Can you tell I am on Holiday?I keep pressing this one forward .I have added more to the bow section still need to add rails,anchor gaff pole.The Kalotte still needs bit and pieces to finish it out reason for no Future there yet.The bridge is done except for antennas and life rings.I start tomorrow with highlights and weathering wish me luck.The S-100's had more metal and heavier than the S-38's so rust but I am thinking a greenish grey for vertical streaks to the hull like algae and maybe the occasional oil? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Kev All the hard work is paying off in big dividends, as she is looking so good. Some algae streaks sound just fine but not too much. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Nice work and can't wait to see how the painting and weathering comes. There is so much detail to view! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Peterpools said: Kev All the hard work is paying off in big dividends, as she is looking so good. Some algae streaks sound just fine but not too much. You would believe the beating these boats took Peter but trust me I am not that good it will be light. 1 hour ago, CANicoll said: Nice work and can't wait to see how the painting and weathering comes. There is so much detail to view! Rust around the T-hatches,mildew gunwale,highlights on the T-tubes loading area and such.Thks Peter/Chris 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Kevin, wow and all in 72nd, hats off to you…….condolences on GM …. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 It looks better in person than the photos show different angles show different colors like the rear deck has brown blended in looks best I guess 30' angle from the deck.I am not trying to kill the ship enhance and highlight.We should see progress daily this week with off hope not to bore you guys. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 Thks Chris I moved onto the foredeck started one torpedo tube was to stark wiped it down thinking powders is my usual on the sides of ships.I think it will be the choice for the greens and scuffs from docking the gunwale. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Looks fantastic, Kevin. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 There are some mighty fine Schnellboot builds presented here, lately. Yours becomes better with every step Kevin, be it detailing or painting and weathering. I would consider some white for the weathering, replicating salt residues. I imagine these boats take a lot of spray, even in moderate conditions. Cheers Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 3 hours ago, DocRob said: replicating salt residues Might consider right now in it's life let's say the boat is about 6 months into operations methinks if I do bow/stern? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Kev Looking so good and your light weathering adds wonderfully without distracting rom all the detail work. Going to be a good week for sure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 I am not through with the weathering still got the sides of the hull to go.I do not have much more to add to the fore deck mainly just the anchor which I plan to repaint probably black/gray.I went what I thought was light on the rust using a rubber paint brush Nice and Pointy.I just had to start on the railings lesson learned glue in play bottom rung first and attach carefully the bottom wire gets the alignment done straight every thing else falls into place. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 I have already fixed that set of stanchions Guys but something about the silver to bright give me some thoughts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Kev Amazing progress and nothing jumps out at me as being too bright or 'too much'. Tremendous work. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: Kev Amazing progress and nothing jumps out at me as being too bright or 'too much'. Tremendous work. Thanks for the input Peter I did try on a section of painting the wire best to leave it be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 Back to bore you Gents some moreI am seeing daylight. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockieYarwood Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 I think that looks terrific, Kev! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Your S-boat looks great Kev... low slung and deadly. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Kev Looking fantastic and you're absolutely in the home stretch now and seeing the finish line. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 13 hours ago, RockieYarwood said: I think that looks terrific, Kev! Thanks Rookie their have been days I want to move on. 13 hours ago, GazzaS said: Your S-boat looks great Kev... low slung and deadly. Appreciate that Gary still have to play with hull some see if I can screw the pooch? 49 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Looking fantastic and you're absolutely in the home stretch now and seeing the finish line. I am definitely starting to see and feel it's coming Peter it's becoming a struggle to go at this point "Do I really need that PE" I really do like the effects of the chain and it's scale works out to one link is 1" long. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Outstanding work Kevin! Now I wish I hadn't sold my unbuilt kit off!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Looks great Kevin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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