Well, I suppose I did start the damned thing!
So this is where I am so far!
There was loads of flash on this version, but all gone from sails and hull now. I notice compared to the other builds I'm painting the individual sections, gluing together and then touching up when done. I did consider putting the hull together but was too difficult to hold and paint, so I bought some clamps, but I've started, so I'll finish.
Masking tape really helps. For those not sure how damned small and fiddly this bastard is, that's 6mm tape. SIX MILLIMETERS!!! This is a proper bastard to paint! Anywho, the black wash is great and I much prefer this lighter brown than the one supplied in the instructions. I've got some wide flat brushes now too which is helping create a smoother finish. The yellow was applied when I was drunk with an airbrush, I had so much fun! Unfortunately I must have a leak somewhere as the propellant has now run out so I couldn't use it on the brown
White undercoat, lighter brown and detail brushes make this much more appealing and I'm really happy with these results.
Waiting for everything to dry now, then painting the dark brown wooden beams and finishing off the black lines and cannons on the hull, then I think I'll have finished.
Will get back to this when the Grand Prix is over!
So this is where I am so far!
There was loads of flash on this version, but all gone from sails and hull now. I notice compared to the other builds I'm painting the individual sections, gluing together and then touching up when done. I did consider putting the hull together but was too difficult to hold and paint, so I bought some clamps, but I've started, so I'll finish.
Masking tape really helps. For those not sure how damned small and fiddly this bastard is, that's 6mm tape. SIX MILLIMETERS!!! This is a proper bastard to paint! Anywho, the black wash is great and I much prefer this lighter brown than the one supplied in the instructions. I've got some wide flat brushes now too which is helping create a smoother finish. The yellow was applied when I was drunk with an airbrush, I had so much fun! Unfortunately I must have a leak somewhere as the propellant has now run out so I couldn't use it on the brown
White undercoat, lighter brown and detail brushes make this much more appealing and I'm really happy with these results.
Waiting for everything to dry now, then painting the dark brown wooden beams and finishing off the black lines and cannons on the hull, then I think I'll have finished.
Will get back to this when the Grand Prix is over!
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