Recent content by Shawnl86

Your ship looks amazing I really Wish I had a Paint Gun! I have a Tamiya Bismarck 1:350 with tons of photo etch, and I cannot wait to start, but Im not sure if I should without a having a paint gun.

No Problem Wayne, after all this site was built for fellow modelers to help each other and show off their work! The sponges I found to be very effective on large areas, I purchased AK Interactive's German World War 2 paint set, which is water based acrylic allowing me to thin out the paint, I...

Hey eNax, I know its a little late, but if you ever build another heller kit, I think I found the turret problem, The prongs that hold the turret barrels are too wide for the outer barrels and actually pushes against them when the turrets are raised, I'm going to attempt to sand them back to see...

Hello Wayne, I am using paint sponges which are working amazing, I really would love a Paint gun someday, but until then I will rely on my developing hand painting skills! I can scan and email the instructions to you, however I am leaving tomorrow for two weeks to spend time with my significant...

Hello fellow modelers!, this is my first model that I have posted on this site from the start, I purchased this model about 3 months ago, I had a previous model that I started two years ago, the Revell Arizona which is in my Weathering a Batteship post, which I have finished at least for now...

Thanks TRM! I appreciate your continued support, I am really pleased on how this model turned out and it brings a smile to my face every time I see it, sometimes even though i know its kinda risky I take it and look at it for a few minutes admiring my work even though it is novice, however I...

Ive had a chance to work on my Arizona, its kinda crazy because I thought I had it completed along time ago, but since I have become more serious about modeling I have found out that there is so much more to do! I have since my last post lightly painted in the port holes, and also applied...

Hello again, I have a few more questions. 1. What sort of material do you use for rigging? I used just sewing string 2. Ive looked into the washes and Ive read about them, according to Vallejo you can mix pigment in or other paints to change the varition of the wash hue, would you say this was...

Wow nice amount of goodies! I was thinking of purchasing a Pe set for my heller bismarck but, Im not sure if im skilled enough to work with it yet, I figured I should at least complete 2 Models before I tackle that! It looks like an awesome model though I wish you the best of luck and congrats...

I understand that you have already completed this ship, but I was browsing through You tube, after watching your videos and I found this excellent documentary on The Graf Spee, I think its worth watching the captain was truly a Great Man, as much as I love modeling Battle Ships I still feel War...

Hello Tailor, Amazing job! Watched those videos you posted on my topic, thank you very much! and I was also wondering how you painted your battle ship's port holes?

Thanks Tailor, does it matter the type of pencil that you use? I’ve looked at your current post on the admiral Graf Spee, incredible job btw, the weathering is intense, if you have any video on how you weathered that or another project I wouldn’t mind taking a view! and thanks for the input...

Hello, I have a completed Revell Arizona, and I would like tips and tricks, and any ideas from other members who have experience in weathering a battleship, I have it completely glued and painted and just need to add weathering effects such as rust and dulling, I am currently looking at Vallejo...

Hey Ive actually started my Heller Tirpitz , and ive put a few hours into it already, I have almost completed the many turrets and AA guns that this model boast, and the smaller turrets I actually had to super glue the barrels in place since they would just fall off inside the turret case, I was...

Hello Enax, Ive been looking at the Toms Model works etch detail for this model, it looks like a nice set, have you considered purchasing it? Ive personal never done etching and it seems difficult so I'm holding off on it, the set is about $25.00 at Scalehobbyist.com, Ive pulled a lot of the...