Brian's 1/200 HMS Nelson Build

[Bri62]

Had visitors so I sneaked upstairs
Brian

[scottie3158]

Brian,
Some lovely work going on.

[papa 695]

Coming along very nicely, some great work going on.

[Ian M]

The build is looking very tidy Brian.

[Jim R]

Wonderful detail and very careful work. This build really does you credit.
The detail in this is markedly better than my 1/700 HMS Rodney has. Goes to show how much more is possible in this scale. That no way detracts from the fine job you're doing.

[Bri62]

Wonderful detail and very careful work. This build really does you credit.
The detail in this is markedly better than my 1/700 HMS Rodney has. Goes to show how much more is possible in this scale. That no way detracts from the fine job you're doing.

Thanks Jim
Brian

[Bri62]

Quick question guys! looking at the wooden deck its a little too pristine for me but I have never weathered a deck before so any pointers?
Brian

[boatman]

WELL Bri ive never had a ship with a wooden deck so i cant help you but maybe Bob can as he has built ships with wooden decks
chrisb

[Jim R]

My only suggestion for the deck is to pick out individual planks with very diluted paint in varying "woody" shades. You could do a bit of a test on the spare wood.
Interested to see how you get on as, although I like them, wooden decks can be rather uniform.

[Bri62]

Afternoon Progress today I'm pretty happy with it



Prob do a bit more tonight
Brian

[spanner570]

The P.E. stuff is way beyond me. Really neat work Brian.

I can't help with the deck question 'cos I must confess I prefer the kit plastic ones. Maybe because they might be easier to weather and my method wouldn't suit the deck you have on this excellent model.

Great build none the less and I'm enjoying following the progress.

Ron

[Bri62]

Ok did a bit more but had enough now :smiling3:



Brian

[Mark1]

As far as weathering the decks.

This enamel wash is specially designed to bring out the detail of the wooden covers typical of many warships. It can also be easily used for any other wooden subject. Just shake well before use and you can apply it directly to your model to create contrast and depth in the details. Remove excess with a clean brush moist in Enamel Thinner. This is an enamel product and can by dissolved using our White Spirit or Odourless Turpentine. The basic technique used to weather any type of model is the wash, a classic technique that is still one of the most used techniques in modelling today

[Bri62]

Thanks Mark
Brian

[boatman]

FANTASTIC work an modeling Brian very well done an this thread is so enjoyable
for me keep the moddeling comin
chrisb