Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 18 Author Report Share Posted May 18 They do, next to a model of something crashed or destroyed, PE enhancements are some of the most labour intensive modelling extra works I've done. The Nelson chequer starting to show itself with the separate gun port lids added, just the moulded closed one's to pick out in black. The pegs correcting the deck fit faults. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 19 Author Report Share Posted May 19 the ornate focs'l bulkhead painted and fitted. part way through painting the Stern Gallery, what a Job this is with a capital J. Sprayed the base ochre then a lightly applied black wash, let that dry then go for a second coat, then touch in the Ochre later 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 22 Author Report Share Posted May 22 The deck grating, comparison with the kit one and the PE one. guns going in to the weather deck stern going on, held in place by tape till it dries. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 23 Author Report Share Posted May 23 the pe flag lockers on the Stern. the stern lower port side windows have been glazed with pva glue, time for the others to be filled now. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 18,713 Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 I'm amazed at how good this ancient kit can be made to look. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 21,924 Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 That looks excellent Sprocket 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 5,581 Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 the stern davits look great over the 1/4 galleries 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 23 Author Report Share Posted May 23 Thanks for the positive comments Guys, the PE continues to improve the look of the kit, here's the skylight on the Poop Deck, I'll glaze that with pva glue too. the Hammock netting from the second set, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 23 Author Report Share Posted May 23 the difficult to fit bow timbers,i'm anchoring this low down, and on the tip of the beak, then I'll bend and secure it. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hutch6390 2,495 Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Looking great - those PE additions do make a difference 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 24 Author Report Share Posted May 24 they really do hutch, I'm really pleased with the way they transorm this old kit. The focs'l Hammock netting differs from the rest by being mounted outboard. rather than trying to attach the nett by the edge of the PE part, I've bent two right angle brackets to superglue to the ships side, they will have more surface area. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 24 Author Report Share Posted May 24 there are two parts here on each side to create a gap for the "Smasher" to shoot through. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 25 Author Report Share Posted May 25 the 3d printed cleats from scale warship are tiny, but they look the part. the channels are modified like this, before and after. the bare boards are attached to the hull sides, after I've painted them all black. General view of where I am so far.. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 21,924 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 Thats starting to look mighty impressive Sprocket 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 26 Author Report Share Posted May 26 Cheers Steve, all the aftermarket stuff really makes a difference doesn't it. the bare channel boards painted black and fitted to the hull sides awaiting it's PE Shrouds. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 26 Author Report Share Posted May 26 in addition to filling the glazing up on the stern the hull to do list looks like this. 1. paint and fit entry port tops. 2. paint and fit figure head 3. stern lamps 4. port and starboard Davits at the Stern 5. finish ships boats and fit them to the chocks midships 6. PE handrails fitted to the opening above the weather deck 7 paint and fit stern jack 8. paint and detail binnacle cabinet, fit on the quarterdeck 9. construct the PE Marine walk and safety netting after installing the Bowsprite mast. then I can start on the masts, yards and rigging 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 26 Author Report Share Posted May 26 ships boats under boat covers made from pva glue and tissue paper. Marine walk and safety netting on the bow. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 27 Author Report Share Posted May 27 I've improved the look of Marine walk by fitting square section rod under either side to bolster it's appearance. The Dolphin striker fitted still in bare Airfix plastic. the stern Davits fitted port starboard and at the top of the Stern gallery, I'm wondering if the latter were fitted during Trafalgar. but they look good so I'll leave them on. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 18,713 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Very nice work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 29 Author Report Share Posted May 29 the fighting tops fitted to the masts. the first pe shrouds fitted up, I can't fit the Mizzen shrouds till I've glazed the skylight. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 9,185 Posted May 30 Author Report Share Posted May 30 Anchors fished and catted on the bow. star made to the main yard. there's always the unexpected, especially when you see a ejector pin mark on an Anchor you missed.... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 18,713 Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 The ratlines look good. (Ooooh get me with the floaty things technical terms. Although I'm sticking with pointy end and and blunt end.) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 21,924 Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 Very nice Sprocket, Those PE bits really are the danglies hey... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hutch6390 2,495 Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 Looks impressive, Sprocket - how would you rate the PE additions (mainly the hammock netting & the shrouds)? 1 hour ago, Sprocket said: when you see a ejector pin mark on an Anchor you missed.... Bum. Never mind - it's annoying, but at least it's easy to deal with (still looks impressive ) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steelpillow 818 Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 2 hours ago, Sprocket said: specially when you see a ejector pin mark on an Anchor you missed.... ...and having filled, smoothed, repainted and refitted, you suddenly realise there's another one. The time I spend touching-up my models (quiet at the back, there!) is highly classified. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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