1:570 HMS King George V - Unofficial GB.

[Marcel]

Thanks Wojtek, I will definately try that putty stuff on these gaps.

Great pics! Not sure how I should do that weathering though, but it'll be something to worry about later.

What's your opinion on dry-brushing? Seems top me that it is pretty simple and will aid in emphisizing the features, like deck planking. Would it be a good idea to use this on the deck? Remember I don't know anything about this stuff only what I read on the internet. Would value your opinion before I try it on this model.

 

[Wurger]

Marcel,

The weathering isn't too difficult to make. But as usually you have to remember about the model scale. In other words the weathering effects have to be of the same scale. As a result some of experience and practical skills are needed. Making of such effects on models with raised panel lines isn't a good idea often because you may get just a dirty model instead. Therefore making of the weathering should be planned much earlier. For instance, before attaching turrets , quarter-decks, etc. It makes our work easier. Well... to answer your question... I would let the deck as it is now. Later, when the main block of the model is almost finished, we may have a look at it again and decide if there is any possibility of the weathering applying. I would wait, in my opinion.

 

[Marcel]

Thanks Wojtek, I will do as you suggest and just soldier on.

 

[Wurger]

My pleasure.

 

[Wayne Little]

Doing ok there Marcel!

 

[Marcel]

Thanks Wayne. I really enjoy building this. I might do another ship after this, still have some money left.

 

[Crimea_River]

Looking good Marcel. Weathering around those portholes or did someone not like their tea?

 

[fubar57]

Moving right along Marcel. Don't forget to add a head in one of the portholes.

Geo

 

[Wurger]

A good idea George. Marcel could put there a pic of his own . Just thought.

 

[Marcel]

No way! I will not spoil the pretty ship with my ugly mug. Am thinking of Jan's picture in the choke a smurf threat though.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Wayne Little]

Yeah that will do!

 

[Marcel]

Details, details...

 

[Wurger]

 

[Capt. Vick]

Looks good to me!

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far Marcel!

 

[Airframes]

Yes, looks good to me too.

 

[Wayne Little]

Done good there Marcel...

 

[Marcel]

Found out that I'm doing the wrong clour scheme. The model has it's catapult with Walrus aircraft, a configuration before the refitting of 1944. I do roughly the 2 tone grey scheme which was used from mid 1944 into 1945, when she didn't have the aircraft anymore.

 

[Wurger]

The wartime modifications to the HMS King George V ..