1/72 schnellboot
- Vlad Seabrook-Smith
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1/72 schnellboot
Many of you know this one, its dragged on a while but I'm getting happier with my painting so progress is being made to drag this one kicking and screaming to the finish line!
So here are some pictures of recent progress, I've taken em so please humour me while I post em and excuse the slight over balance with the saturation, still getting used to my new camera.
The figures have a long way to go just yet
And due to the over exposure the washes look a little stronger than they really are , I have tried to recreate a boat heavily used during the long campaigns of harassing the north sea convoys, frequently serviced by a tender to ensure a continued presence on the shipping routes
So next up I have to complete the depth charges and racks, and the torpedoes, can anyone recommend an AB friendly bronze paint? and I have to say the end is within spitting distance
Any comments very welcome!
So here are some pictures of recent progress, I've taken em so please humour me while I post em and excuse the slight over balance with the saturation, still getting used to my new camera.
The figures have a long way to go just yet
And due to the over exposure the washes look a little stronger than they really are , I have tried to recreate a boat heavily used during the long campaigns of harassing the north sea convoys, frequently serviced by a tender to ensure a continued presence on the shipping routes
So next up I have to complete the depth charges and racks, and the torpedoes, can anyone recommend an AB friendly bronze paint? and I have to say the end is within spitting distance
Any comments very welcome!
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Re: 1/72 schnellboot
This is looking good Vlad, I have the 1/35 scale Schnellboot and have been putting off starting it until I have all the detail sets I wanted before I started. Vinnie was so kind as to send me the Dingy late last year and I was able to get the figure set at my LHS of all places, just need the Tank MG13 set and I'll be giving this one a go after the Group build finishes up here. While it's a different scale you may want to take a look at this blog going on at Plant Armor for some inspiration.
http://planetarmor.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7214
Regards,
Rod
http://planetarmor.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7214
Regards,
Rod
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Re: 1/72 schnellboot
Great to see this Vlad and Absolutely cracking work
As to Bronze paint - I've just used some Mr Metal Hobby Bronze - which I'm stoked by - I got mine from "Scale Model shop"
Really like what you are doing with the figures
Rob
As to Bronze paint - I've just used some Mr Metal Hobby Bronze - which I'm stoked by - I got mine from "Scale Model shop"
Really like what you are doing with the figures
Rob
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Re: 1/72 schnellboot
Is the decking real wood? If not you could have fooled me Nowt wrong with your painting skills if that's anything to go by.
Chris
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Re: 1/72 schnellboot
Beautiful work Vlad, the detail on this thing is amazing and you certainly got the most out of the PE. This is definitely one of those models that I really wish I could see in person, because I strongly suspect it is even more impressive in person. Looking forward to seeing it complete.
Matt
PS. My only complaint with this is that it really makes me want to start the project I've got planned for the Italeri 1/35 Italian torpedo boat, but I've already got way too much stuff going as it is.
Matt
PS. My only complaint with this is that it really makes me want to start the project I've got planned for the Italeri 1/35 Italian torpedo boat, but I've already got way too much stuff going as it is.
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Re: 1/72 schnellboot
Nah you haven't - "look into my eyes, just the eyes...........look into my eyes"
Now when I count to 3 ....... start the Italeri 1/35 Italian torpedo boat.
My work here is done
Rob
Now when I count to 3 ....... start the Italeri 1/35 Italian torpedo boat.
My work here is done
Rob
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Re: 1/72 schnellboot
Whenever I hear the term 'look into my eyes' it makes me think of the film 'gothic' the one following Byron and Shelley's drug addled parties.......
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Re: 1/72 schnellboot
Thanks Rob, will look into that, this is one area Lifecolor seem to fall down, metallicsRob Matthews wrote: As to Bronze paint - I've just used some Mr Metal Hobby Bronze - which I'm stoked by - I got mine from "Scale Model shop"
Rob
And thank you all for the kind comments, Chris, the wooden areas are all photo etch
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Re: 1/72 schnellboot
I've just found some of the original pictures I took whilst building this, so for those who are interested this is what she looked like after the Griffon super set was added, taking a straight forward revell kit into something a whole lot more complex.
Thought I had lost these to be honest so its nice to see them again, and reminds me of just how much was changed out
Thought I had lost these to be honest so its nice to see them again, and reminds me of just how much was changed out
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Re: 1/72 schnellboot
Vlad
Definitely one of those builds that is a shame to paint given all that sublime brass work
Gary
Definitely one of those builds that is a shame to paint given all that sublime brass work
Gary
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