Papa695s HMS Illustrious (Airfix 1/350) Started June 17th 2014

[peterairfix]

I am just waiting to see how you handle all the flight deck decals

[papa 695]

I am just waiting to see how you handle all the flight deck decals

It shouldn't be long peter, I'm just about the paint the hull sides then I should be able to do the decaling before I fit the super structure.

[Tim Marlow]

Just had a catch up on this one. It’s coming along well Ian. Seems to be building fairly easily and the addition of colour is bringing it to life.

[papa 695]

Just had a catch up on this one. It’s coming along well Ian. Seems to be building fairly easily and the addition of colour is bringing it to life.

Thanks Tim. There was a little bit of warp in the hull sides, but all sorted with a little persuasion.

[papa 695]

Just had a catch up on this one. It’s coming along well Ian. Seems to be building fairly easily and the addition of colour is bringing it to life.

Thanks Tim. There was a little bit of warp in the hull sides, but all sorted with a little persuasion.

[adt70hk]

Ian,

Coming on very nicely.

ATB.

Andrew

[papa 695]

I’ve just painted one side of the ship, to see if I can get the plating effect. I need to touch up areas that don’t have it, but I think this looks ok.
What do you think. All criticism welcome.

is it too much? Or ok?

[Mark1]

I think that's really good going to paint all that on there, thought it stood out a bit much at first but in the pictures there seems to be a bit more daylight on the back end and it actually blends in really nicely :thumb2:

[scottie3158]

Ian,
Just caught up with this all looking very nice mate.

[papa 695]

Started with the decaling

[Guest]

Getting there

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good with the stickers on….great job!

[Mickc1440]

Nice progress, the decals certainly enhance the deck area

[papa 695]

Looking good with the stickers on….great job!

Nice progress, the decals certainly enhance the deck area

Still plenty more decals to go on

[adt70hk]

Coming on nicely, that is a lot of decals though!!