USS Constipation 1/120 scale Imai long suffering build

[rtfoe]

I mean scraped seamlines yet to be painted.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[boatman]

Well we try to award the Dogs when the build is in the completed section Chris
There have been times when the committee feel it is worthy even before it is finished .
How ever we do not want to issue the award on every occasion even when the work merit's it.
I hope this answer is acceptable .
J Race
The Dogs Award Committee Spokesman

yes i see what you mean John yes very Acceptable sorry to put pressure on you
chris b

 

[JR]

yes i see what you mean John yes very Acceptable sorry to put pressure on you
chris b

With Matron stand in the wings Chris there is no pressure ------------------, ooh that hurt , sorry Madam I didn't see your hat !

 

[rtfoe]

I always feel Matron is standing just behind me whenever I'm cussing over a kit and just waiting for that flick on the back of the ear or a slap on the back of the head.
Sometimes it's SWMBO

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Mini Me]

It's amazing how you know it's coming......then, BAM, gotcha!

 

[rtfoe]

Not much done today after taking a break and working on the ratlines as a breather I started on the stanchions and netting and only have one more run to do then it's paint... man I have to get passed this and start working on the jackstays.

Just waiting for that slap on the back of the head... been cussing the whole day.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[rtfoe]

Finally, hammock netting done and deck masked to prime the netting. My earlier plan to have the stanchions removable disn't work out due to the difficulty with the metal netting.


So basically its nearly mummified.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
I don't think I've ever seen so much masking.
Jim

 

[papa 695]

Great work with the hammock netting

 

[rtfoe]

Hi Richard
I don't think I've ever seen so much masking.
Jim

Jim, unfortunately necessary to avoid over spray.

Great work with the hammock netting

Thanks Ian.

Didn't want the ordinary masking tape to linger on so I quickly primed...

Then sprayed Nato black and then Flat black on the undersides and stanchion points and after taking off the mask this is the result...

There are some parts of the netting with clogged CA but it can be removed with a sharp needle or debonder.
I'm glad this part is over...just needs some highlights and dry bushing to bring out the netting.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Tim Marlow]

That is excellent Richard. It really adds to the effect

 

[Jim R]

Glad the masking worked ok. Always a worry when the tape is removed.
Jim

 

[rtfoe]

That is excellent Richard. It really adds to the effect

Thanks Tim, yes the effect has worked...I hope the rest measures up too.

Glad the masking worked ok. Always a worry when the tape is removed.
Jim

Jim, I wasn't too worried as the paint is at least 15 years old.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[rtfoe]

Hi,
I've done some light dry brushing to highlight the rope and netting using Valejo British Uniform which is a khaki brown...and taken some angled shots.


Cheers,
Richard

 

[Mini Me]

Looks good Richard......could even go a little more and be a bit more contrasty.......your call

 

[rtfoe]

Looks good Richard......could even go a little more and be a bit more contrasty.......your call

Me thinks too, Rick.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[rtfoe]

Been cracking my head over how to make blocks for my carronade trolleys and will try this...

I have flattened some QTIP/cotton bud holders and cut them to shape. They're too small to round the edges but hope once I've added the threads I can do that later.
Hope it works.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[rtfoe]

A short trip to the haberdashery got me what I wanted with threads for rope. They got the new polysilk threads that have no fibres to burn away.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[rtfoe]

Here's my cup of blocks I hope to simulate with the thread I just bought for the carronade trolleys.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[boatman]

Here's my cup of blocks I hope to simulate with the thread I just bought for the carronade trolleys.
View attachment 448137
Cheers,
Richard

its looking good Richard when you shew the pic of the deck it looks like to me i was on the deck looking down the deck fantastic modeling at its best very well done indeed an looking for more
chris b