Topic: Another First Build From Plans (HMS Sheffield) (Read 7684 times)

markit · « **on:** February 23, 2013, 05:49:55 pm »

Thought it was about time i posted how i was getting on with my first scratch build from plans. Have the hull finished ready for sealing. Just started on the super structure any one spot the, not so deliberate mistake. I have had to make a very slight adjustment because of this mistake but it won’t affect the build. I hope!
Got to start looking at the prop rudder and motor next this should be interesting no idea what i need at the moment bit of research on the cards I think

Capt Podge · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2013, 12:53:41 am »

A good start there Mark - you keep building, I'll keep watching -

Regards,

Ray.

glendavis1971 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2013, 04:56:14 pm »

looking very neat well done I looking forward to watch this progress

what are the figures on the shelf?

timmer · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2013, 05:03:18 pm »

Looking really good mark

markit · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2013, 05:05:29 pm »

Warhammer figures

glendavis1971 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2013, 05:07:35 pm »

thought so

I'm currently painting a Dark Elf army while I'm researching my next build

markit · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2013, 09:31:20 pm »

Slow and steady that’s the way. Don’t have a lot of time but it is progressing, the biggest problem is my impatience don’t want to rush things

Peter Fitness · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2013, 01:43:04 am »

It's coming along nicely, Mark

What plans are you using?

Peter.

markit · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2013, 09:44:32 pm »

The Glen Guest plans

markit · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2013, 03:24:55 pm »

Going to start paintingsoon How many coats of primer and top coat do people usually use just bought a can of halfords primer used the lot on the hull only got 2 coats on needs a good rub down and more priming though. Wil need a shed load at this rate.

TailUK · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2013, 04:04:40 pm »

Looking at the contents of your workbench you'll fit right in here. Model boat, can of beer and a lump hammer!

markit · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2013, 04:40:48 pm »

They were used as weights when sticking things together honest guv !

Capt Podge · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2013, 10:04:42 pm »

Quote from: markit on March 18, 2013, 03:24:55 pm

Going to start paintingsoon How many coats of primer and top coat do people usually use just bought a can of halfords primer used the lot on the hull only got 2 coats on needs a good rub down and more priming though. Wil need a shed load at this rate.

I'm using Halford's "rattle-cans" for the first time as well - I found that 2 coats of primer (rub down between coats) followed by 2 of the top colour seems to be ok.
Once all the hull "extras'" are in place - i.e. pennant numbers, depth markings etc.. spray with a coat of matt varnish to seal the whole surface.

That's the way I'm going with my current model anyway.

Regards,

Ray.

thething84 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2013, 12:50:45 am »

if your finding the normal primer is not filling in your imperfections(grain etc) then you could try the filler primer. It a thicker paint designed for building up surfaces. So you put it on a rub back etc.

Peter Fitness · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2013, 05:41:19 am »

Quote from: thething84 on March 19, 2013, 12:50:45 am

if you're finding the normal primer is not filling in your imperfections(grain etc) then you could try the filler primer. It a thicker paint designed for building up surfaces. So you put it on and rub back etc.

That's good stuff

You will need a number of coats, rubbing each one back until you get a smooth surface. I use it regularly and it does a good job.

Peter.

markit · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:05:23 pm »

a few progress photos. don't seem to be getting on very quickly. This modeling lark seems to steel time, hour after hour just seem to vanish !

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:06:44 pm »

Well worth it, judging by your build. It's coming on nicely. Well done

Ken

Capt Podge · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2013, 10:36:13 pm »

Good to see you're making progress Mark - and your photo's have just reminded me - I havn't built the stand for mine yet....

Your right about the hours disappearing too

Keep it going though - you'll get there

Regards,

Ray.

markit · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:39:16 pm »

well gettin on quit well starting to add the detailing now. Have not got it wet yet still waiting to add the running gear before i get it wet!. Any sujestions as to what i can do about thre walruss plane would be greatly appreciated.

markit · « **Reply #19 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:46:55 pm »

a little better image this time

glendavis1971 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 06, 2013, 07:56:56 am »

Start to come together very nicely. I would fit the running gear and water test her before you go to far as leaks might be hard to to fix and damage you hard work while trying to get access.

I would use the plans and have a go at making the walrus yourself would be cheapest option and lots of info out there on them.

This guy in the states does 1/144 scale resin kits. His walrus looks ok but the royal navy never paint them brown if your doing her pre war then the silver scheme but wartime they war camoflaged grey and green and duck egg underside

http://www.petersplanes.com/main%20index.htm

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