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NukeMM wrote:Work continues on the USS Brooke conversion.....
I've been working on painting the decks by hand. I'm using Polly S Grimy Black and Model Masters Acrylic Engine Gray, this time. I painted all of the decks that'll have non-skid with the Grimy Black and then taped off the non-skid patterns and painted the Engine Gray.

I have weathered/dulled the decks with dark pastel chalk colors of a olive drab and black. I have some touch up painting to do and then I'll spray it all with a gloss clear coat which will darken the decks a little. Then I'll add the warning circle, helo, and VERTREP deck decals, added a black wash to highlight the details and fill the bridge windows, and then weather the decals the same way and then add a flat clear coat.

Carl, If you haven t attached the Mk-22 you could trim it down a little more.

Nektarios wrote:

NukeMM wrote:Work continues on the USS Brooke conversion.....
I've been working on painting the decks by hand. I'm using Polly S Grimy Black and Model Masters Acrylic Engine Gray, this time. I painted all of the decks that'll have non-skid with the Grimy Black and then taped off the non-skid patterns and painted the Engine Gray.

I have weathered/dulled the decks with dark pastel chalk colors of a olive drab and black. I have some touch up painting to do and then I'll spray it all with a gloss clear coat which will darken the decks a little. Then I'll add the warning circle, helo, and VERTREP deck decals, added a black wash to highlight the details and fill the bridge windows, and then weather the decals the same way and then add a flat clear coat.

Carl, If you haven t attached the Mk-22 you could trim it down a little more.

GET OUT OF MY HEAD, NEKTARIOS!

I was, just now, sanding the bottom of the Mk-22. I think its too, high but, I think I'll leave the diameter of the base the way it is.

Nektarios,

I've sanded the Mk-22 a little. What do you think? I think a little more.

I have a few more of these on extra parts sprues, so I could start over with a homemade circular base.

I have completed the decks and the decals and the black wash. I'll apply the stern hull number after the safety nets are positioned.

(The MACK and weapons aren't permanentyly attached yet and are a little crooked in some of these pics.)

Man your fast! thin or not, it still looks great!



Nick

Stunning work Carl, Absolutely Beautiful

Happy Modeling

John

Gentlemen, each time I visit this thread more and more stunning work has been posted... My best wishes for all of you and your work...

Another contribution to this thread by me, a Fujimi Arleigh Burke, USS Mc Cain...



Some in progress pics can be seen here, and yes if it looks all greek to you, it is....

http://www.modelclub.gr/forums/index.ph ... 025.0.html

lookin' great Nick (:D) !!


How's the 1/350 counterpart?

Thanks
Nick

NukeMM wrote:Nektarios,
I've sanded the Mk-22 a little. What do you think? I think a little more.
I have a few more of these on extra parts sprues, so I could start over with a homemade circular base.
I have completed the decks and the decals and the black wash. I'll apply the stern hull number after the safety nets are positioned.
(The MACK and weapons aren't permanently attached yet and are a little crooked in some of these pics.)

Carl i think it needs a little more sanding in order to look correct. If you need any extra parts just let me know.

Nektarios wrote:

NukeMM wrote:Nektarios,
I've sanded the Mk-22 a little. What do you think? I think a little more.
I have a few more of these on extra parts sprues, so I could start over with a homemade circular base.
I have completed the decks and the decals and the black wash. I'll apply the stern hull number after the safety nets are positioned.
(The MACK and weapons aren't permanently attached yet and are a little crooked in some of these pics.)

Carl i think it needs a little more sanding in order to look correct. If you need any extra parts just let me know.

Nektarios,

Here's my problem with the Mk-22. I failed to notice the difference in height between the deck forward and the deck aft of the launcher. There's a step-up from fore to aft.



Its too, late to fix it so, no matter how thin I sand the base of my Mk-22, it still won't be exact. This will be "my" renidtion of the USS Brooke; right or wrong.

nick wrote:lookin' great Nick (:D) !!


How's the 1/350 counterpart?

Thanks
Nick

Thanks Nick ( I love this )

The 1/350 is not started yet, because I have been busy with a wwII groupbuild and some royal navy mtbs.... I will post pics as soon as it gets started...

How is yours doing?

Thank you Nick, Nick

Well, good luck with the group build and the future Burke!


Mine is still on the shelves so I can make room for my new 'surprise' project!


Thanks
Nick


(I love it more!!)

GTDEATH13 wrote:Gentlemen, each time I visit this thread more and more stunning work has been posted... My best wishes for all of you and your work...
Another contribution to this thread by me, a Fujimi Arleigh Burke, USS Mc Cain...
Some in progress pics can be seen here, and yes if it looks all greek to you, it is....
http://www.modelclub.gr/forums/index.ph ... 025.0.html

It looks great Niko.You could replace the two CIWS with the ones included in the Pitroad sets.

Hi guys,

it's been a while due to personal stuff, renovating etc. Just now have I been able to do some catching up. Looks like everybody has been busy and has produced some really nice builds.

Was it back in January when I said that work on my LHD is nearing completion? Believe it or not, the project is not yet dead and has just been revitalized in the past few days. Work on the airwing is also not yet complete. I also decided to deploy some V-22s since Bataan is the first LHD to carry a complete Osprey wing. At least the ship itself is slowly coming together. Some random pictures:















The hangar and well deck are completed. Work on the hull is also almost done. The island is also nearing completion. Then it's time for the decals and the rigging. I should perhaps also not forget about the airwing.

Great work Orb! I was wonding how the Bataan was coming along. I love all the fine details you are doing.

Karl, nice work as always.

John

Wonderful model, Nikos!! Nice V-22 and Bataan, Heiko! Its nice having you back!

Nektarios,

How are you dealing with the unrest in Athens, lately?

I bit the bullet and re-did my the missile launcher foundation and deck for my USS Brooke FFG-1. I was worried that I'd ruin the areas around the deck that I had to chisel off. This looks much better anatomically but, a little messier after the remodel. I'll try to clean it up. The launcher isn't permanently attached, yet.

Thanks John and Carl, it is good to be back!

Carl, I'd say it looks pretty clean, especially if you consider that it's shot in macro mode. I've been following your progress with all your ships and I'm definitely getting a lot of inspiration. How close are you to reaching the half-time marker with your One of Every Class project?

Today I have been working on completing the island. Finally, the windows came into play. I had the idea to depict windows that actually look like windows. Apart from all the remodelling of the actual frames, I decided to use clear plastic sheet and paint the backside to give the impression of a transparent/clean/ reflecting surface as it is normal for windows. Here's the result along with the before shot and the real thing:

That's a nice effect on the windows, Heiko! Works for me!

I'm in as much suspense as you are with my One of Each Class collection. I'm still into the DE/FF/DD categories with a BB and a Belknap and a Ticonderoga finished. I have a Niko Canberra on the shelf and the new DRAGON USS Virginia CGN-38. I may need to wait for a USS Dealey DD kit to have one of that class. At some point I may have to convert the LCP USS Mitscher kit into the USS Norfolk and the Corsair Armada USS Garcia kit into the USS Glover.

After the CGs will come the Gators and then Auxiliaries; leaving the CVs for last.

I think that at one time I counted about 80 models in all. I'm only at about 12.

Welcome back Heiko

Nice builds Guys all coming on well.

Hope you are Safe and Well Nektarios.

Happy Modeling

John

I've been missing alot of this progress!!
Great job Carl! Heiko too!



Nick

orb wrote:Hi guys,
it's been a while due to personal stuff, renovating etc. Just now have I been able to do some catching up. Looks like everybody has been busy and has produced some really nice builds.
Was it back in January when I said that work on my LHD is nearing completion? Believe it or not, the project is not yet dead and has just been revitalized in the past few days. Work on the airwing is also not yet complete. I also decided to deploy some V-22s since Bataan is the first LHD to carry a complete Osprey wing. At least the ship itself is slowly coming together. S
The hangar and well deck are completed. Work on the hull is also almost done. The island is also nearing completion. Then it's time for the decals and the rigging. I should perhaps also not forget about the airwing.

It looks fantastic as always Heiko.