19.10.2009, 21:10
Sorry guys, I'm trying to keep this updated but my digital camera appears to have died on me, and using a $2000 35mm Olympus with telephoto lens seems a little overkill. As soon as I have it working again I'll post more pics of where I'm at.
Update at this stage: the bow and stern decks are in place with turrets and other miscellaneous fixtures. I tried painting a swastika onto the bow as per photographs but it came out quite wonky, so I stripped it off and left the deck bare (historically, the swastika was only painted on when in home waters, so my variation is still accurate!).
The hull has been weathered by applying a sienna wash with watercolour paint paying careful attention to places where grime could build up, such as portholes and anchors. The same has been done to the decks. I was able to achieve a convincing wear effect by wiping the paint carefully with my pinkie. Visually this gives the appearance of heavily built up grime dripping down the side ofthe ship. This is the first time I have attempted this and I am quite pleased with the result.
I am in the process of building the central deck and once in place I will be moving onto the superstructure.
Will return shortly, hopefully with pics
Update at this stage: the bow and stern decks are in place with turrets and other miscellaneous fixtures. I tried painting a swastika onto the bow as per photographs but it came out quite wonky, so I stripped it off and left the deck bare (historically, the swastika was only painted on when in home waters, so my variation is still accurate!).
The hull has been weathered by applying a sienna wash with watercolour paint paying careful attention to places where grime could build up, such as portholes and anchors. The same has been done to the decks. I was able to achieve a convincing wear effect by wiping the paint carefully with my pinkie. Visually this gives the appearance of heavily built up grime dripping down the side ofthe ship. This is the first time I have attempted this and I am quite pleased with the result.
I am in the process of building the central deck and once in place I will be moving onto the superstructure.
Will return shortly, hopefully with pics