Sunken wreck

[Alan 45]

Ever since I saw eddiesolos(Si) submarine wreck I thought I'd have a crack at one

This is the early stages so far the kit is of KGV but seeing as she survived the war I have tuned it into HMS Prince of Wales

Si has been helping me out with colouring View attachment 71087

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[eddiesolo]

Looking great there Alan, the colouring looks much better with more muted tones. The damage looks good too. I like this very much and look forward to seeing more as this develops.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers Si I'm defiantly changing the base though , cardboard doesn't work with pva lol

 

[eddiesolo]

Cheers Si I'm defiantly changing the base though , cardboard doesn't work with pva lol

LOL, yep, I see you found out the hard way too...so did I. Bend, slop, drop. Do you know something, I reckon that when this is boarded properly and finished off it could very well knock spots of my Bismarck and U-boat wreck. I mean that too.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

LOL, yep, I see you found out the hard way too...so did I. Bend, slop, drop. Do you know something, I reckon that when this is boarded properly and finished off it could very well knock spots of my Bismarck and U-boat wreck. I mean that too.Si

Get out ! mate that sub was fantastic I tell ya mate you want to see if you sell them to people with tropical fish have you seen the price some of those sunken wrecks go for ! You could make a fare few pennies with what you produce

 

[eddiesolo]

Get out ! mate that sub was fantastic I tell ya mate you want to see if you sell them to people with tropical fish have you seen the price some of those sunken wrecks go for ! You could make a fare few pennies with what you produce

Why thank you kind sir, appreciate it. I have had a few folk wanting me to make them for fish tanks, but they don't want to know when I tell them it will cost them £50+. They seem to forget that as well as buying the model and my time in making the thing I have to use non-toxic glues, paints and sealant...if not we get fish going belly-up...once the price is told they look at me as if I am daft.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

Why thank you kind sir, appreciate it. I have had a few folk wanting me to make them for fish tanks, but they don't want to know when I tell them it will cost them £50+. They seem to forget that as well as buying the model and my time in making the thing I have to use non-toxic glues, paints and sealant...if not we get fish going belly-up...once the price is told they look at me as if I am daft.Si

That's the problem with people today they don't factors in the labour and cost of things but what they should think about is how much cheeper it is to have something unique and what is basically a one off , if they went to a company and asked for the same thing it would cost double the price

 

[eddiesolo]

That's the problem with people today they don't factors in the labour and cost of things but what they should think about is how much cheeper it is to have something unique and what is basically a one off , if they went to a company and asked for the same thing it would cost double the price

And the rest mate, but, that's up to them, stopped faffing around after them The commission build on the Sub seems to have gone off the boil, not that I am bothered at the moment as I am struggling.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

And the rest mate, but, that's up to them, stopped faffing around after them The commission build on the Sub seems to have gone off the boil, not that I am bothered at the moment as I am struggling.Si

Sorry to hear that mate both the commission and your difficulties , you just take your time and I'm sure what ever you produce will be great

 

[papa 695]

That is looking very good Alan. Looks like you have a great mentor there

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers mate , he is a great mentor that's what I like about this site there is always some one around to help you out

 

[eddiesolo]

he is a great mentor

Give over...you'll be making me blush. The hard work is all you, all I have done is just given you how I did mine.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

Give over...you'll be making me blush. The hard work is all you, all I have done is just given you how I did mine.Si

There's an old saying ! He who does not seek greatness shall have greatness thrust upon thee, well I think it was power but you get what I mean lol

 

[eddiesolo]

There's an old saying ! He who does not seek greatness shall have greatness thrust upon thee, well I think it was power but you get what I mean lol

Lol, I do know what you mean, now kneel before your master...er, mentor...

Si

 

[eddiesolo]

Can I ask, what did you use to cover the model in?

Si

 

[CDW]

Children's play sand ?? As a guess......

 

[Alan 45]

Can I ask, what did you use to cover the model in?Si

I used this stuff Si for the ship and sea bed View attachment 71104


And this for the coral

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It gives a effect I think

 

[Alan 45]

Lol, I do know what you mean, now kneel before your master...er, mentor... Si

I didn't think that floated your boat Si ! Hahaha

 

[eddiesolo]

I used this stuff Si for the ship and sea bed View attachment 70351And this for the coral

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It gives a effect I think

Yeah, superb stuff, on a complicated model it is fine enough that you don't loose detail but gives enough growth effects. Like it mate.

Si

 

[eddiesolo]

I didn't think that floated your boat Si ! Hahaha

Just lost it for a moment, the power...THE POWER! Great we all share info and can have a laugh at the same time...love this site.

Si