1st ship ever. How hard can it be?

[locomotive]

So, in my mission to keep building things outside the comfort zone, I'm trying a boat. Or is it a ship?
Anyway I chose the revell Smit Houston.
While I was doing some research, because that's what I do, I found out it had a long life and various incarnations. Finally ending it's life as part of the Greenpeace fleet before being scrapped.
I toyed with the idea of doing it as the Greenpeace Solo, however as this is my first ever ship, (boat, big boat, small ship...) I decided to keep it simple and go with OOTB.
So far not a lot done, but it's a start.
The kit is very old now and the evidence of some flash and lots of extra tabs give the game away. But it still looks like it will be fun.

 

[the Baron]

... I decided to keep it simple and go with OOTB...

That's a good idea, since it's your first ship model. Keep it simple, focus on applying the modeling skills you have, and get used to the specific things you can run into with a ship.

You're off to a good start!

Best regards,
Brad

 

[Tommergun]

Looking good so far, you got this.

 

[locomotive]

Looking good so far, you got this.

That is yet to be determined.

 

[locomotive]

I'm enjoying researching the vessel as much as anything to be honest.

 

[domer94]

cool subject... i have this one in the stash someplace. looking forward to your build

 

[locomotive]

Installing windows today..... Well this is fun.

NOT!!!

 

[locomotive]

The more I get into this, the more I see how old and tired this moulding is.
Somewhere in here is an anchor...

And these 2 parts are supposed to be flat!

Time to retire this kit Mr Revell!
It's had its day and you MUST have had your ROI by now?

 

[locomotive]

cool subject... i have this one in the stash someplace. looking forward to your build

On current experience of this kit I'd say...leave it in there!

 

[Pantherman]

On current experience of this kit I'd say...leave it in there!

Try tamiya or trumpeter for ships. Still some flash and weird stuff but not as bad as your revell kit. Pantherman

 

[locomotive]

Bit more progress... hull painted, decks in international, standard, sea faring , "that looks good enough".
Rattle canned the black and brushed the rest.
Been slow going, (for me at least ) this . (4hrs so far)
But now I've got the bulk of the painting done im hoping to rattle on a bit more.

 

[locomotive]

OK. Super structure is on. Most of it lined up...
This has definitely been the worst kit I've ever built. And I include 1970s airfix in that!
Heavy moulding, flash, indistinct details, unclear instructions... I remember now why I've never been a fan of revell.
But , like the little trooper I am, I'll soldier on with a song in my heart and a dodgy knee.
Onward.... 8hrs so far....

 

[BOATMAN]

HI LOCO well that ship
looks good to me nice clear straight painting well done sir
chrisb

 

[Edbert]

I try not to listen to the voices. But man do they have some great ideas!

This is generally true, but when they say to kill all of your oppressors, get a 2nd opinion.





/s
/jk
/disclaimers!

 

[GCB]

Looking good... and apparently it is common to have those issues with Revell kits. Facing same with my Bismarck!

 

[locomotive]

Looking good... and apparently it is common to have those issues with Revell kits. Facing same with my Bismarck!

It's a really old kit now. And the moulds are just not to modern standards really.

 

[domer94]

Bit more progress... hull painted, decks in international, standard, sea faring , "that looks good enough".
Rattle canned the black and brushed the rest.
Been slow going, (for me at least ) this . (4hrs so far)
But now I've got the bulk of the painting done im hoping to rattle on a bit more.View attachment 182742View attachment 182743

nothing wrong with rattle can.... i only really started airbrushing maybe a year ago after years of being intimidated by it but still go to the can for large hulls. i have had great results prior with rattle can. only problem was those tamiya spray cans started getting pricey

 

[domer94]

OK. Super structure is on. Most of it lined up...
This has definitely been the worst kit I've ever built. And I include 1970s airfix in that!
Heavy moulding, flash, indistinct details, unclear instructions... I remember now why I've never been a fan of revell.
But , like the little trooper I am, I'll soldier on with a song in my heart and a dodgy knee.
Onward.... 8hrs so far....
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theres a lot of 1/200 aftermarket details on ebay.. you will be able to spice this thing up to the next level if you want. browse around

 

[locomotive]

theres a lot of 1/200 aftermarket details on ebay.. you will be able to spice this thing up to the next level if you want. browse around

I don't want! Falling out if live with it more each time.

 

[locomotive]

More progress. But my god it's slow going this.



All these moulding tabs things came off 3 parts.
Just 3!


I'll keep at it until it's done. But over 10 hours now and still a way to go.

 

[BOATMAN]

HI LOCO your ship looks good to me an colourfull something i miss when building my warships
ATB SIR
Chrisb

 

[GCB]

Ships take time to build!! but good job!

 

[Pantherman]

More progress. But my god it's slow going this.
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All these moulding tabs things came off 3 parts.
Just 3!
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I'll keep at it until it's done. But over 10 hours now and still a way to go.

I think I have spent more than 10hrs just reading the 1/200 Pontos instructions . Pantherman

 

[BigGiraffe]

To me, your ship is looking really good!
Best regards,
Kurt

 

[BarleyBop]

Loving your colour choices. Interesting build. Challenges, but great results.