MSW crew-mate Kostas Katseas (angeleyes) continues his series of fine quality build submissions with Tamiya Models, King George V, in this "On Display" Feature!

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Thanks!
~Gunny

looks really good Kostas!..may I ask what you did to get such great looking ocean base?

Thank you.Its actually one of my least favorites this one.I used silicone which i shaped with my fingers and then i sort of press the ship in , reshape the waves a bit more and let it dry .Then i painted it and add a few splashes etc .Also someone told me that the degaussing cable was removed back by 1945, i just couldn't remove it as i made it out of plastic strip and that would ruin the paintwork to a point i wasn't prepare to re-invest the time needed to fix it so i left it there.

Hi Kostas

Long overdue, here is my comments on your KGV...
Even with all the "errors" you've pointed out on this old built, it is still an excellent built, good painting and weathering - as for the sea base, I have mixed feelings... I like the choppy sea effect, but the bow area and near the hull it doesn't look as good.
But all in all, still a very GOOD KGV model - Many thanks for sharing one of your older builds... It shows that no one is "born" a master - you have to work hard to be one!
BZ


Rui

Thanks Rui.I have to confess my sin.I did this very hastily so i could sell it off , knowing the errors the model had and you are very right , it didn't came out as good as i was hoping but i couldn't reverse the process.Someone on Ebay though found it worth a few pounds so i got something back for my efforts , and a second chance to built her up again. You do learn from your mistakes they say, and i learned not to rush things too much , or not to work on something if you don't feel like.

Wisest say of the day, Kostas!
That's why I am soooooo slow

Next time you build a KGV, you will know better


Rui

Those are good points, Kostas. I've found that quality falls off rapidly if any part of a build is forced.

--Karl

The more I listen to you guys the more I learn, thanks for sharing!