Hello everyone here at SMA!
Before Christmas I decided to try modelling, something I haven't done since i was a kid. And considering the models i built back then turned out really bad, my expectations weren't set very high.
If i had stumbled across these forums before i started, I would've went at it in a totally different way. But since I got started before i discovered SMA, I might have made a few mistakes which I'm now furiously trying to rectify. I must confess that the work of everyone here has been a true inspiration, and I've found myself constantly trying to add detail and improve the kit.
So, the work so far. The model is partially painted, since I didn't have a clue what i was doing, NO primer has been used and the surfaces weren't properly cleaned or anything. For the painting I have used enamel paint and brushes.
Sorry for the phone-pics, but I don't have access to a better camera at the moment. After lots of sanding and adding layers I'm starting to ge satisfied with the paint-surface, but there are some horrible gaps in the hull still...
Bridge needs a lot more detail. It will probably be ok with all the parts attached but could be improved (suggestions?)
The deck is supposed to resemble wood, but I'm not very happy with it, needs more painting. The decking had a pattern of planks, but i decided to cut the grooves deeper with a small knife, can't really be seen that well in the pic, but definetly improved it IMO.
Bought some milliput just a few days ago and decided to mend the BIG gaps in the hull
Oh yeah, BTW it's supposed to be in 1944 colors, winter camo
Before Christmas I decided to try modelling, something I haven't done since i was a kid. And considering the models i built back then turned out really bad, my expectations weren't set very high.
If i had stumbled across these forums before i started, I would've went at it in a totally different way. But since I got started before i discovered SMA, I might have made a few mistakes which I'm now furiously trying to rectify. I must confess that the work of everyone here has been a true inspiration, and I've found myself constantly trying to add detail and improve the kit.
So, the work so far. The model is partially painted, since I didn't have a clue what i was doing, NO primer has been used and the surfaces weren't properly cleaned or anything. For the painting I have used enamel paint and brushes.
Sorry for the phone-pics, but I don't have access to a better camera at the moment. After lots of sanding and adding layers I'm starting to ge satisfied with the paint-surface, but there are some horrible gaps in the hull still...
Bridge needs a lot more detail. It will probably be ok with all the parts attached but could be improved (suggestions?)
The deck is supposed to resemble wood, but I'm not very happy with it, needs more painting. The decking had a pattern of planks, but i decided to cut the grooves deeper with a small knife, can't really be seen that well in the pic, but definetly improved it IMO.
Bought some milliput just a few days ago and decided to mend the BIG gaps in the hull
Oh yeah, BTW it's supposed to be in 1944 colors, winter camo