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[PlaneJayne]

Hello. I'm a flying boat enthusiast who within the last year or so rejoined the plastic model building hobby. I'm seeking advice on weathering sea craft like my Martin Marlin below. I've never attempted to do so, but I'd like to "level-up my game" on future builds. Thanks

 

[BarleyBop]

Hey! Welcome to the Addict!
Fine looking bird you got there!
I'm sure you'll find lots of opinions around weathering of aircraft, and this one especially interesting considering the 'boat' aspect!

 

[Tommergun]

Weathering is not my strong-point so I'll leave that advice to others, but Welcome, and that's a beautiful build there.

 

[PlaneJayne]

Thank you both; I appreciate it! That one was a monster to put together.

 

[kevin]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Airborne01!]

Welcome mate. are you looking for superficial wear and tear weathering or deeper long-term battered type weathering?
Steve

 

[RacerX]

Hello. I'm a flying boat enthusiast who within the last year or so rejoined the plastic model building hobby. I'm seeking advice on weathering sea craft like my Martin Marlin below. I've never attempted to do so, but I'd like to "level-up my game" on future builds. ThanksView attachment 169797

Welcome to the site new member here to love sea planes and worked for Chalks airlines in Florida, Grumman Mallards and Albatrosses from Miami to the western Bahamas. They dont take much perse wear from the water so you may want to try for a more aged look like Airborne01 mentioned. Good luck brother.

 

[urumomo]

Welcome Aboard !

 

[Edbert]

Welcome, looks like you too like ugly birds. Well done!

 

[Eagle-1]

Howdy!

Rob.

 

[PlaneJayne]

Welcome mate. are you looking for superficial wear and tear weathering or deeper long-term battered type weathering?
Steve

Tips for either would be good, but it would be nice to get pointers on long term wear.

 

[PlaneJayne]

Welcome, looks like you too like ugly birds. Well done!

Yep, the uglier or weirder and wackier colored the better!

 

[PlaneJayne]

Welcome to the site new member here to love sea planes and worked for Chalks airlines in Florida, Grumman Mallards and Albatrosses from Miami to the western Bahamas. They dont take much perse wear from the water so you may want to try for a more aged look like Airborne01 mentioned. Good luck brother.

That's good to know. Thanks! Also what a sweet work record you have!

 

[Glenn S]

Welcome!
I'm really interested to see what advice you get. I have a PBY and a Sunderland flying boat waiting to hit the workbench. I will be making use of the advice you receive a little further down the road.
By the way, that kit in your initial posting looks great!

 

[RacerX]

That's good to know. Thanks! Also what a sweet work record you have!

It was my favorite job in my life fly on a sea plane every 10 days to bimini gran bahama and cat cay. Making sure all the equip was good at the terminals then spent the rest of the day fishing or just walking the towns visiting the people i got to know till i could get a seat home.

 

[Jakko]

Welcome, but I'm afraid I've noticed that I can't read your name without being put in mind of:—

So here's something to make up for that:

 

[Airborne01!]

Photos of Sunderlands tend to show a distinct 'tide mark' after extended ops! Most WW2 seaplanes tend to show fading and scouring caused by salt water. Modern paints finishes seem to be more resistant though! Don't forget exhaust staining as well!
Steve

 

[PlaneJayne]

Photos of Sunderlands tend to show a distinct 'tide mark' after extended ops! Most WW2 seaplanes tend to show fading and scouring caused by salt water. Modern paints finishes seem to be more resistant though! Don't forget exhaust staining as well!
Steve

Great suggestions! Thank you!

 

[PlaneJayne]

It was my favorite job in my life fly on a sea plane every 10 days to bimini gran bahama and cat cay. Making sure all the equip was good at the terminals then spent the rest of the day fishing or just walking the towns visiting the people i got to know till i could get a seat home.

Oh my, now that is the dream!

 

[PlaneJayne]

Welcome!
I'm really interested to see what advice you get. I have a PBY and a Sunderland flying boat waiting to hit the workbench. I will be making use of the advice you receive a little further down the road.
By the way, that kit in your initial posting looks great!

Thank you! That means a lot given just how difficult it was to put together. It's one of those 70's-ish kits wherein almost every single piece came with fit issues. And the decals were pieces together from various sheets. Haha that's what makes good memories though!

 

[BOATMAN]

AN a welcome from me too hope you like it here
chrisb

 

[WtShark]

Welcome, as a newer member myself, I think you'll find this to be one of the friendliest forums out there, hope you enjoy and find what you're looking for.

 

[PlaneJayne]

Well thank you all for your kind and generous welcomes. I'm looking forward to being here!

 

[Pantherman]

Hello. I'm a flying boat enthusiast who within the last year or so rejoined the plastic model building hobby. I'm seeking advice on weathering sea craft like my Martin Marlin below. I've never attempted to do so, but I'd like to "level-up my game" on future builds. ThanksView attachment 169797

Hi and welcome to the forum. Pantherman

 

[mjensen939]

WtShark said, "I think you'll find this to be one of the friendliest forums out there," I concur with that!

 

[Down Time]

Welcome!!!!!!

 

[Blackbeard]

Great piece, welcome!