Mmmmmn.......... Bridlufc,
Now that's a bit of a conundrum.
I need a nights sleep to think it through, but it is difficult for me so far..........
You little devil, you............
Bigkev

Hi Zak,
They will be very impressive once completed.
I know they will be an extremely focal diorama.
Well done,
Cheers,
Bigkev   

Hi Oli,
Look forward to seeing this one as it progresses.
Nice work so far.
Cheers,
Bigkev

Hi Zak,
Thanks for that, it is beginning to take shape now, and I have had a go at attaching the railings on the side of the deck tonight.
Haddock makes it look easy, it isn't.........................
After one and a half hours I managed to get one side stuck into place. It is a mix of kit etch parts and some generic stuff Haddock gave me.
He was right about sticking bases of upright rails, that it wouldn't work he was right, several attempts and the swear box a pew pounds richer I decided to use generic for the main rails, and the front and rear parts from the kit etch. You can see that they are 'heavier' in appearance.
Tomorrow, I'll give the other the other side, a little wiser and little practiced now.
Some pictures of my attempt so far.
The conning tower and main gun are only in situ in a few of the pictures for photo purpose only.
Cheers,
Bigkev   

Hi All,
Wel lits been a long time since I did anything on this one, but after Southwell and Telford I am suitably encouraged to start again.
The Hull has now been painted, with acrylics and then suitably weathered using Oil Paints.
On close inspection of the photos I have noticed that some of the streaking at the rear of the hull is a little too heavy so will be toned down using a turpentine dampened brush tomorrow night.
Also you can see the deck guns, one of which has had the barrel replaced, as it was moulded a little short on close inspection. A short section of stretched sprue did the trick.
They will be given a coat of gunmetal and a wash before attaching to the model.
Next stage on this build will be to add the deck railings from the kit supplied etched brass.
It is coming together nicely, and I am happy with the result so far.
Some pictures of the above follow,
Cheers,
Bigkev

Coming along nicely Sir!
Cheers,
Bigkev

Hi Roger,
I'm sure it won't be 'quite plain really'
It looks very good even in its unfinished state.
Watching and learning,
Cheers,
Bigkev

Hi Msea,
Another great example of your modelling skills, I like the Kingspan base for the derelict Trawler especially and you know why.
Your imagination holds no bounds................................unfortunately in some cases (cartoons)!!!
Cheers,
Bigkev