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...

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Bridge needs a lot more detail. It will probably be ok with all the parts attached but could be improved (suggestions?)

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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.

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Bought some milliput just a few days ago and decided to mend the BIG gaps in the hull

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Oh yeah, BTW it's supposed to be in 1944 colors, winter camo