Update time
Work continued on the deck. To get back to a better shade, I repeated the dry brushing process, this time with Tamiya Deck tan
Here you can clearly see the difference, left is the base as we last left it, right is the drybrushed deck the way I want it to be
Both decks together after the drybrushing, really pleased with the result
After all that painting, I decided to take a break and build the smaller guns. Cleanup was minimal and they went together really well
After that I decided it was time to spray the hull in anti fouling red. After a bit of a bad experience a short while ago with AK Colours, I opted for the Lifecolor option this time
The finish was really smooth and I am pleased with the result
I then built the big guns. They are pretty awesome. Again, no major fit or cleanup issues here either
Then it was on to some more drilling.....so many portholes.....
But I think it is worth the effort, drilled out they just look miles better. Compare for yourself:
Then it was back to the spraybooth to lay down some primer on various parts. For this I used Badger Stynylrez and my Taiwanese/Chinese 12 Euro Airbrush that I use exclusively for spraying Primer (because it has a 0,5mm Needle)
After that I was faced with a dilemma. The Instructions call out for Humbrol Red Brown. There is not much on the market that gets even close. So I experimented around a little with various mixes, finally settling on what looked right to me. When I found my preferred mi, I mixed up a batch for spraying
The appropriate deck parts were painted red brown. The details that need to be black will be done by hand later. I am happy with the color
After the Lifecolor Red had sufficiently dried through, I masked it up in preparation for some more spraying
Akan Old Rubber was used for the Black colour. Unfortunately it comes over really dark in the Picture. To my eye it is a very satisfying dark grey and looks pretty much spot on
Testing the hull and the wood contrast - looking good I'd say
Other Deck buildups were masked off too as parts are black and others are grey. Worked a treat
Last but not least I hit the guns and the bits I need to continue on with Akan old Rubber and then with Alclad Aqua Gloss in preparation of some weathering
So there you have it, my progress over the last week. I am really pleased at how it is coming along. The Kit is actually very good, no major issues and actually quite cheap when you compare it to other manufacturers.
I am also glad I tried Akan Old Rubber for the black, it is just the right shade - at least in my eyes.
To be continued
Famous last words: "That was the last Kit I will buy for a while Sweetheart, I swear...."
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