USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350

[Haddock]

Thank you kind sir, I should reserve judgement till it's done.
Haddock.

[Haddock]

Bit more progress, lots of little bits to stick together and plenty of dry-fitting before pulling it to bits for painting.
Haddock.

[Bigkev]

Hi Haddock,
From that last post, do I understand that you paint many sub-assemblies and bring it all together at the end prior to finishing.
If so, how do you get such a great uniform finish on the final item, as surely each separate painting session will bring subtle differences in colour and tone?
Cheers,
Bigkev

[Haddock]

            I'm not really bothered if there are subtle differences, I think it looks more natural. If there are, it's more by accident than design, I'm not that clever. A coat of matt or satin varnish seems to bring it all together though
Haddock.

[Bigkev]

Hi Haddock,
thanks for the enlightenment. I know we have talked about varnishes with a tint in before and was unsure if you used that method to bring it together.
I must have a go at a ship model sometime soon, your work is just so inspirational.
Cheers
Bigkev

[Wizzel]

What Bigkev said!!!

[Haddock]

  Catapult constructed.

  Main armament in place.

The catapult could be the subject of a separate post when I get my head together, but for now, it's done!
Haddock.

[Wizzel]

That is such a wonderful looking vessel.  I may put this on my wish list for when I am competent enough in naval stuff.  I have a couple of simpler ones to try out first though which will be started this year!

[Haddock]

Bit more done, there will be two of these. Need ladders and some more railings adding yet, not in the kit but I can see 'em quite clearly in one of my photo's off t'internet.
Haddock.

[Haddock]

                So here's an aircraft/boat handling crane with all it's railings. Not sure about the ladders, on closer inspection, it looks as though what I can see are actually work-mans ladders as the pictures were taken during the year 2000, when the ship was being painted. More research needed.
                Quite awkward this, in fact it was Kipling. The next one should be a lot easier now I've got the hang of it.
  Haddock.

[zak]

Some lovely etched brass work.

[Haddock]

Thank you kind sir. You can only do this if it's nice brass to start with, so credit to Trumpeter cos they don't always get it right, the catapult was a nightmare.
Haddock.

[zak]

Thank you kind sir. You can only do this if it's nice brass to start with, so credit to Trumpeter cos they don't always get it right, the catapult was a nightmare.
Haddock.

Impressive though.

[MSea]

How do you do it - its excellent. Would we expect anything less ??

[Bigkev]

Hi Haddock,
I can only 'echo' all the words said by the others. Your skill and patience is astounding.
Bigkev