i love the paint brush holder, - its good stuff that 'leapfrog' - the best of the 'classic malts'
nice model too !
nice model too !
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ahhhh yes ..the laughingfrog..one of my favourites..i see you are also a man of exquisite tastes...Comment
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Any single malt from Islay is indeed ambrosiaComment
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The base coat has really pulled things together,really look forward to seeing some colour added.
Pringles crisp boxes also make excellent paintbrush holders,drop a few coins into the bottom to make them stable on the bench.Comment
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I prefer a nice drop of Rum myself, goes with the job really. You can't beat a 12 year old Bajan Rum, on its own.
I've actually got two large glass sweet jars, one with dried apricots and the other with prunes, which have been soaking in Bajan Rum since 1990. One day I'll make a puree with them for pouring over ice cream.Comment
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***Bring them along to Cosford Richard,we will polish them off !!
I prefer a nice drop of Rum myself, goes with the job really. You can't beat a 12 year old Bajan Rum, on its own.I've actually got two large glass sweet jars, one with dried apricots and the other with prunes, which have been soaking in Bajan Rum since 1990. One day I'll make a puree with them for pouring over ice cream.
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They wouldn't last five minutes!Comment
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The Victory model reminds me of the Airfix one I did many years ago and the second attempt that has been in the attic for about the last 12 years!
The thing that put me off was the over excessive plank lines on the hull and the fact that the bands of buff colour do not follow these lines. Painting accurately was going to be very difficult with having to mask at an angle arcorss the plank detail.
The trouble is when you look at the real ship the planks are actually quite flush so the detail on the Airfix and the revel kits are a bit over the top. One day I might feel brave enought to tackle it, after I retire!!!
Have a look at the pictures of the real Victory in the gallery for some colour scheme ideas.Comment
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Howdy Guys,
Well, I fell down on the job, I got up this am to go to the dr's office and drove off withoiut my camera to take a pic of the gold leafed ship, but....I will try again next week. The camera was just the last thing on my mind at 8:00 am this morning.
Have a good day,
GregComment
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Just goes to prove your human too Greg!Comment
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Richard the only kit to buy of the Victory is the Heller 1/100 scale 2000 odd parts and builds to a museum quality replica ! Ones on ebay now for£64.00Comment
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ive got downloads from the HMS Victory..website..i think the hull planking was knocked out line..so to speak..when she was refitted back in 18?? when they fitted the copper-plates to the lower hull? im sure i read somewhere recently.that the paint work doesent follow the planking..per se..as is prevelant in most kits..i may be wrong..so a little more research is in order before i commit a humble opinion on this matter......Ahem...
please send some of those Rum soaked preserves...ive gotta freezer full of ice cream begging to be smothered in the stuff..........Comment
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You can see from these shots just how flush the hull surface is and how the buff lines generally follow the plank lines.
On the Airfix kit the plank detail definately do not follow the correct lines. Maybe the Revell kit is better but I notice the detail is once again quite deep.
As you say something to investigate. There is loads of info and some really good books available. To me though a walk around the real thing is an amazing experience and to soak up the atmosphere is quite something. It still amazes me that it is only 200 years old yet it seems like it is from an entirely differrent age.
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Progress on the Victory so far...most of the top deck base colours laid down.
SSsssssome-body.......KkkiiiiiiilllLL.......MMmmeeeeeeee....
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Marty,you are making a great job here,well done and I can also see that you are enjoying your modelling.Comment
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