Thanks Bruce..working away it it here to get it done!..
I tried something else for colouring the rigging..india ink on a brush works very well and isnt as rough on the lines. its easier to get into tight spots too..
Ill try and get the davits done today and a final dullcoat on the ship, then its alll about the water.
I put an overall translucent coat of dark blue/black over the base and it has really tied all that colour together nicely..

Jim, that sure worked out beautifully.

--Karl

Thanks Karl!..when do we get to see YOUR work?

I'm still getting qual'ed on a DSLR camera to take passable photos for a change.

Also, I set aside the Iowa & Oregon to focus on getting the new Repulse dio in order. I also have a drastic conversion on the Revell 4-stacker (as the HMS Stanley in a gorgeous blue & white Western Approaches scheme for Divine Waterline) which will be posted soon.

Thanks!

--Karl

9 days and ticking........
I hope you all are jut about done.
Cheers,
Bruce

Bruce,Could you please show us,or tell us how to submit our completed pictures into the campaign file in order to qualify?..Im still a totall newbie here..

Hello Jim,
At the top of this thread there is a tab called "Photos". Click on that. It will take you to where all the Kit Maker photos are. Look for campaigns and click on it.
At the next screen click on current campaigns. Then look for the Predread photo thread, Then click on it. it is near the bottom.
You should see 2 threads, In progress and Finished photo's. Click on finished and you can post your photo just like you do on a regular thread.
If you have any problems let me know.
Cheers,
Bruce

Here are the three shots of my finished submission..FIRST ship ever ...wow ..that was a job..
Loved every minute of it!
Interestingly enough,my entire inventory of ship models now consists of nothing more modern that the Grosser Kurfust! PRE DREDS are the coolest!

Hello All,
@ Jim,
Great job!!!!! You did such a good job on your build, I do like how you did the Blastbags, The Rigging and the Water effects. Thanks for being in the Campaign.

2+ days left......... I hope everyones about done.
Cheers,
Bruce

Thanks Bruce...I still want to put some future floor polish on the waves and trim them with India Ink around the perimeter of the base. but thats a job for later..
I had a great time building this monstrosity.....ships seem to be alot more labour intensive than,say, aircraft...in my opinion..
I still have Mikasa and Varyag in my collection to build..but I think I need a wee break ..

Conratulations, Jim! Darned nice work all-round. I look forward to seeing more ships from your Yard.

--Karl

Thank you Karl

Jim,

BZ!!

Good job on the build.

sorry,what does BZ mean?

Hello All,
1 Day to Go...... Please get your finished Photo's in the gallery, So I can get your ribbons awarded.
I am starting the write up about this campaign in a day to two, This will please Jim.
Heres to a great campaign and the great builders
Cheers,
Bruce

Hi Jim!

BZ, or "bravo zulu", is a two-lettered code from the Allied Tactical Publication meaning "Well Done". It's often used in conversation in that context among naval afficinados.

--Karl

Thank you ,Mr Adams

Hello All,
The Campaign is over. I am giving all of you 24 hours to get your finished photo's in the gallery. Any of you who for reasons beyond your control to get your build done (IE: illness, Injury, Etc.), I am allowing 60 days to get the build done and a Photo in the gallery.
Cheers,
Bruce

Hi Bruce!

That's very gracious, thank you. My Iowa scratchbuild is a real uphill fight (faulty references and all) and when a large commission job came in, guess which model project got priority...

--Karl

Hello Karl,
Jim wants me to do a write up of the campaign and he is going to add the photo's. When you or the others who have an injury reason get done, Let Jim know so he can add your photo's to the write up.
The second week of November I go in for Heart Surgery, So I am trying to get all my Campaigns either done or covered. So let me know if you need anything from me to help you get your build done.
Cheers,
Bruce

Not a problem, Bruce. I'm almost 90% finished with the entry, anyway, so I can probably have some pics within a few weeks.

--Karl

Hello All,
In the finished photo gallery, Only 2 members have posted finished photo's.
Bob Cicconi and Jim McIntosh. I am going to give out the ribbons Sunday so if you got your build done, Please get your photos posted.
Thank You.
Cheers,
Bruce
EDIT: I have awarded the ribbons, Please check to make sure you got it.
Thanks,
Bruce

Id like to thank you Bruce for leading us through that wonderful campaign ...that was a blast!
I think it was a great way to build my first ship ...I really enjoyed the cameraderie..

You made a big splash entering ship modeling, Jim. Good job!

--Karl

Thank you Karl. We shall see how she stacks up in competition on the 24th of October at the IPMS show Exeter in Ajax.....