Revell 1/375 Attack Transport....U.S.S. Montrose or Randall.

[Guest]

Nice work as ever Ron, I do wish there were more ships like this in 1/350 - I'd kill to build a mid-60s cargo ship...

[spanner570]

Here's the old work horse finished and ready for some water.

Good fun to build, and as there was no rigging plan, I made one up - No doubt nothing like the real thing.

P.E. wallahs would probably have a ball with this kind of kit, but I just build OOB. So, no frills, what you see is what you get.....

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Thanks for looking.

Ron

[papa 695]

Cracking work Ron. I really like the weathering on the sides of the ship. Looking forward to the sea scape to go with it.

[spanner570]

Thanks Ian. Although a bit lacking in detail (particularly the A.A. weapons) she does make up into a nice model.

[Gern]

Another little gem!

How about a shot with your giant hand for scale?

[spanner570]

How about a shot with your giant hand for scale?

Young Dave, your wish is my command......

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Cheers,
Ron

[Gern]

Thanks Ron. Not quite as small as your other recent builds, but still quite diddy!

[spanner570]

I don't know why Revell use such odd scales, when the vast amount of ships around this scale are usually 1/350 - Why 1/375?

[Gern]

I don't know why Revell use such odd scales, when the vast amount of ships around this scale are usually 1/350 - Why 1/375?

Didn't Revell originally make their kits to fit standard boxes rather than making boxes to fit consistent scales? If you look at their old catalogues, there's loads of kits at some very odd scales.

[Guest]

Another first rate build

[yak face]

Looking superb ron , as ian says the weathering and rusty streaks on the hull is amazing especially given the tiny scale top work mate , cheers tony

[flyjoe180]

Superb ship build Ron. I like the subtle shades you've worked into the hull colour

[spanner570]

Thanks for the compliments folks.

I've found some more pictures of the ship. and realised I'd missed some important ( and very obvious) detail regarding the paintwork.

The top most rear masts and things were all painted black. My most glaring omission was the boot topping - The black waterline.

Finally, I forgot 'Old Glory'. That's flying proud now.

Here is the final result sitting on the start of it's base....

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The 'boot topping'. I don't use masking tape for this, but prefer to mark a line with a pencil, then paint freehand up to it. Then, whilst the paint was still wet, I scuff the stuff with my finger to break up any harsh paint lines and to add some streaks.

The beauty of brush painting is in the fact that I can start to introduce the weathering as I go along, allowing the paint to run vertically where it wants.


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All done......
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Cheers all,
Ron

[Guest]

I like the painting and clean build

[spanner570]

Thanks Graham. Glad you like it....

I've nearly finished the base for it, so hopefully I will post the result in a couple of days.

Thanks again,
Ron