1-72 Higgins Boat Completed

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My world Neil that is absolutely superb, the waves , the figures , boat, and that bow wave a WOW
Congratulations, no wonder your happy .:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:
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Well, Thank You, kind sir!
It took on a life of its own in the end,more so than I intended.
What I haven't mentioned is that I originally bought this model(way back when Modelzone still existed) to use as a test piece for the Italeri 1-35 scale LCVP in my stash. I have built up a collection of figures over the years but I'm still some way off starting it. It will probably take me 3 or four years to finish at my pace!
 
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Neil,I'd like to know how you achieve that bow wave please .
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Neil, that is one superb build.
Top marks on a job well done. Coupled with some great pictures, it makes one excellent presentation.

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Neil,I'd like to know how you achieve that bow wave please .
John .
Hi John
I used small triangles of clear packaging plastic, then gradually built it up with layers of clear glue -ClearFix- (no sponsorship deal though!)332563

I put a piece of card between the boat and the splash as a mask, and I used a syringe to apply the glue in small amounts. I teased it into place with a wet q-tip.

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Then I stippled several passes of quite thin white acrylic. The water content makes the paint pool on the shiny glue rather than stick solid so it looks more foam-like.

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I used the same technique for the wake.
hope that helps
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Cheers
Neil
 
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What a great little build. Great Job.
Love the sea as well and thanks for the little 'how to'.
Eh up Ron you be having competition. lol

Nice one Neil.
 

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That's a fantastic piece Neil. Beautifully done. One question though, is the officer at the stern trying to quell a mutiny? :smiling:
 

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Neil, I missed this one too. Sea splash really good and the sbs on how it was done is helpful. What a finish. :thumb2:

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That's a fantastic piece Neil. Beautifully done. One question though, is the officer at the stern trying to quell a mutiny? :smiling:
Haha! yes it does look like that, doesn't it?-
I should have got rid of his pistol really. never mind, next time ,eh?
 

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Top work, very nicely done.
 

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The wave says it all !
Some of the most relistic sea I've ever seen Neil .
 
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