Foreart (Fore Hobby) Schnellboot S38

[andy55]

Well finished the guns, taken me nearly a week, though have also been having a go with the PE. Got to be honest and say it's not going very quickly. Had a nasty day as decided to make up the torpedo tubes, clipped off two top haves and a bottom, went to clip off second bottom, GONE... emptied the bin twice, box 3 times. Had to open the sealed bag as not used that spru. Laminate floor so not carpet monster. Anyway last model is now missing a torpedo tube, some filling here, filling there.

[scottie3158]

Andy,
Coming on nicely, the guns look nice and detailed.

[andy55]

Andy,
Coming on nicely, the guns look nice and detailed.

Very detailed, especially after finishing the revell S100. God knows what a 1/35 scale would be like from them. lol

[andy55]

Quick update.
Have spent the last few days bending PE. I know what I said, but thought would give it a try. There's a limit to how long I can spend peering through a magnifying head set.
Did some airbrushing this AM just to lighten the dark grey of the plastic however on the foredeck there's like circle's around some of holes, only happened on foredeck. Any one any ideas.

[Jim R]

Fine progress Andy. Don't worry about being slow. Rushing only leads to mistakes and disappointment.
Those marks in the foredeck paint are odd. No idea really what could be the cause. If I had to guess I'd say some sort of contamination in those areas, maybe some mould release agent. Hopefully someone may have a definitive and helpful answer.

[andy55]

. If I had to guess I'd say some sort of contamination in those areas, maybe some mould release agent.

Did wonder that, not too bothered as think it might add to the weathering... just not seen it before.

[Andy T]

I'd agree with Jim that some kind of contamination is the most likely cause. You can see where the paint has been repelled away from the holes and has built up into a surrounding tide mark.

[andy55]

I'd agree with Jim that some kind of contamination is the most likely cause. You can see where the paint has been repelled away from the holes and has built up into a surrounding tide mark.

Boat... tide mark... lol like it. Will need another coat of white as I'm doing the Med markings. Will see how it covers. Would agree, with some sort of contamination. Admittedly only flashed over the hull and decks, but that's the only effected piece... so far.

[andy55]

Boat... tide mark... lol like it.

Sorry Andy, just my warped sense of humour.
Cheers.

[Andy T]

I hope the next coat fixes it for you mate.

[andy55]

I hope the next coat fixes it for you mate.

So do I. But got one of the grandaughters tomorrow (2 year old) so no spraying as I use the kitchen.

[Ian M]

Deffo a release agent issue. A second coat should clear that up. A warm soapy bath and a good rinse for the rest of it befor painting should out an end to that!
NB (latin for heads-up). Superglue does not like release agent (aka oil) either!

[andy55]

Update
Well, starting to look like a boat. Have been doing a lot of sub assemblies, wood decking and wheel house. This was just a dry fit before gluing the deck in.
I've decided that PE is addictive, you start using it... and it's like hummm can I get tweezers on that. Mental. lol

[andy55]

NB (latin for heads-up). Superglue does not like release agent (aka oil) either!

Apart from the hull , it's been only superglue that been used, however I do have a tendency to scrape parts before glueing. Don't know why, just do...probably why I've gotten away with it. so far...

[Ian M]

Looking very nice Andy.