MSW Crew-mate Kym Knight (Rab) shares one of his latest builds with us in this MSW Build Story, take a long look at his fabulous build of the IJN Heavy Cruiser, Maya!
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IJN Heavy Cruiser, Maya
Gunny
Joined: July 13, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 03:55 AM UTC
blaster76
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 05:33 AM UTC
Excellence was Expected. Your photography skills match your kit building ones. The reflection of the ship on the water is a stunning effect. I love the use of little people. I've got tons of those guys courtesy of kits i have bought. While i've painted them, I still have yet to use them.
Is this the same diorama base you have used previously for your Truk dioramas or is this a new one. If so, where on earth do yu put all this stuff or are you wealthy and live in some gigantic mansion. I have a three bedroom house and share it with a German Shepherd Dog, but even i don't have that much room unless i kick my Mustang GT out of the Garage.
Is this the same diorama base you have used previously for your Truk dioramas or is this a new one. If so, where on earth do yu put all this stuff or are you wealthy and live in some gigantic mansion. I have a three bedroom house and share it with a German Shepherd Dog, but even i don't have that much room unless i kick my Mustang GT out of the Garage.
ajkochev
Joined: June 25, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 06:09 AM UTC
A excellent build and excellent photography to make this a great looking ship.
CaptSonghouse
Joined: August 08, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 06:19 AM UTC
Bravo, Kym! That's why I look forward to your works, they're so photo-realistic. 
What did you use for the water?
--Karl
What did you use for the water?
--Karl
loucar
Joined: July 12, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 06:35 AM UTC
Bravo Kym....what a superb build in every aspect....you couldn't have captured the point in time any better....my compliments to a very well executed job....
best regards
louis
Malta
best regards
louis
Malta
Rab
Joined: October 03, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 11:27 PM UTC
Thanks for the kind comments, guys. There are a few more that have been submitted which I hope you like.
Steve, this is a completely new dio scene with a lot more of the island base shown, I'm even in the process of extending it another 1.5 meters to accommodate more ships and more of the Islands.
When I bought my house, the first thing I did was built a shed for my model workshop and display area. Though the display part is not fully completed (ceiling not insulated and plaster-boarded), one day I hope to be able to open it to the public.
Karl, the 'water' is quite simple. Sealed MDF board given 3 or 4 coats of a deep blue enamel paint followed by as many coats of a clear lacquer that I can get out of the tin, just to get that 'glassy' look. After a long drying period, cover the lot with generous coats of that Johnson's floor polish.
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Is this the same diorama base you have used previously for your Truk dioramas or is this a new one
Steve, this is a completely new dio scene with a lot more of the island base shown, I'm even in the process of extending it another 1.5 meters to accommodate more ships and more of the Islands.
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where on earth do yu put all this stuff
When I bought my house, the first thing I did was built a shed for my model workshop and display area. Though the display part is not fully completed (ceiling not insulated and plaster-boarded), one day I hope to be able to open it to the public.
Karl, the 'water' is quite simple. Sealed MDF board given 3 or 4 coats of a deep blue enamel paint followed by as many coats of a clear lacquer that I can get out of the tin, just to get that 'glassy' look. After a long drying period, cover the lot with generous coats of that Johnson's floor polish.
RedwingNev
Joined: February 07, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 05:48 AM UTC
The kit alone is stunning!
But then the water effect!
And the sunlight!!
I dream of being able to model like this......
But then the water effect!
And the sunlight!!
I dream of being able to model like this......
Halfyank
Joined: February 01, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 06:50 AM UTC
A really incredible job. That first picture looks like it's taken of the actual ship. Bravo.
skipper
Joined: February 28, 2002
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Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 03:23 AM UTC
Hi Kym
Your usual type of work
I have one question/suggestion, if I am allowed to:
Question: Do you weather your ships with Pastels/Weathering Powders?
Suggestion: Have you considered doing it with Artists Oils?
The thing here is that you will get a more controlled type of rust running and you can make more convincing (IMHO) weathering effects with the Artists Oils. You can even get, once you master the technique, to make different hues of the same color
Example from my latest work, with weathering made only with artists oils:
Apologize my "boldness"
But I think, that even with a little more time using this technique, it would improve even more your models and displays
Cheers (and taking cover)
Rui
Your usual type of work
I have one question/suggestion, if I am allowed to:
Question: Do you weather your ships with Pastels/Weathering Powders?
Suggestion: Have you considered doing it with Artists Oils?
The thing here is that you will get a more controlled type of rust running and you can make more convincing (IMHO) weathering effects with the Artists Oils. You can even get, once you master the technique, to make different hues of the same color
Example from my latest work, with weathering made only with artists oils:
Apologize my "boldness"
But I think, that even with a little more time using this technique, it would improve even more your models and displays
Cheers (and taking cover)
Rui
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Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 03:42 AM UTC
Beautiful work Kym!
Rab
Joined: October 03, 2006
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Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 07:37 PM UTC
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Apologize my "boldness
Definitely no need to apologize Rui, in fact, I am acutely aware that my weathering leaves a lot to be desired. I tried using oils once and it was a dismal failure, either the wrong type of paints or my inability to understand the procedure. At the moment I'm using a combination of Pro- Modeler's Weathering Wash with MIG Pigments 'Old Rust'. If you know of any on-line video tutorials I could watch concerning the proper mixing & application of artists oils over enamel paint, I'd be very appreciative.
skipper
Joined: February 28, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 04:29 AM UTC
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Definitely no need to apologize Rui, in fact, I am acutely aware that my weathering leaves a lot to be desired. I tried using oils once and it was a dismal failure, either the wrong type of paints or my inability to understand the procedure. At the moment I'm using a combination of Pro- Modeler's Weathering Wash with MIG Pigments 'Old Rust'. If you know of any on-line video tutorials I could watch concerning the proper mixing & application of artists oils over enamel paint, I'd be very appreciative.
Hi Kym
Actually this is something I can do - just give me a little time
The trick is Not to Give Up!
I had an explanation of a club member several years ago, using a similar technique for figures (face, hands - well the flesh parts) and adapted it for my rust method.
I guess I can do a tutorial on it, using photos and film....
Cheers,
Rui
blaster76
Joined: September 15, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 09:21 AM UTC
That would be super. I have almost never weathered my ships for fear of making them look kind of fake. I tried it once and really didn't like it. I do it on my tanks, so the next step is to play with the ships. Problem is a $40 tank verses a $150 ship.
skipper
Joined: February 28, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 11:28 AM UTC
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That would be super. I have almost never weathered my ships for fear of making them look kind of fake. I tried it once and really didn't like it. I do it on my tanks, so the next step is to play with the ships. Problem is a $40 tank verses a $150 ship.
LOL you are saying my ships look fake, Steve???
Joking with you...
The thing is for practice on cheap models. For instance the Akula dio, where I tried for the second time a "realistic" full hull weathering was a approximately US$6.00
So even if I ruined it, it wouldn't be a great loss. Now I am more confident to go further
I'll do the tutorial on how I do it soon, so please have a little patience.
Cheers,
Rui
Rab
Joined: October 03, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 01:07 PM UTC
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The thing is for practice on cheap models.
Now that's the thing, I don't have the cheap kits, money or time to invest in practicing. As it is, I'll have to live till I'm 145 to finish my stash. But if you can do an easily explainable 'how to', applying it to one of my $300 plastic or resin kits shouldn't be a problem. One thing to remember for me is, that I only use enamel paints for the base colour.
skipper
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Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 01:23 PM UTC
Me too Kym!
I prefer the enamels over acrylics, which I must also recognize that I use most for the water base coloring!
If you take a look at this: MSW Artist Profile~Rui Matos you will not find too many cheap models and it was here that I started the experiments. Actually you can see the evolution of the weathering.
To be completely honest, my first try at weathering with oils was the Amati 1/72 U-47 submarine! It turned out really good (the weathering, not the paint scheme!!!). At that time 1996 US$200.00 represented a very big chunk of my pay check!
As for the stash issue... considering I have 100+
(I am being modest here) and that I am able to finish 3 to 4 models per year... I am going to live longer than you
Cheers guys - I'll make an effort to see if I can make a nice and fast one for you, during this week!
Rui
I prefer the enamels over acrylics, which I must also recognize that I use most for the water base coloring!
If you take a look at this: MSW Artist Profile~Rui Matos you will not find too many cheap models
and it was here that I started the experiments. Actually you can see the evolution of the weathering.To be completely honest, my first try at weathering with oils was the Amati 1/72 U-47 submarine! It turned out really good (the weathering, not the paint scheme!!!). At that time 1996 US$200.00 represented a very big chunk of my pay check!
As for the stash issue... considering I have 100+
(I am being modest here) and that I am able to finish 3 to 4 models per year... I am going to live longer than you Cheers guys - I'll make an effort to see if I can make a nice and fast one for you, during this week!
Rui
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