I'm not sure how this photo will come out on here. On the screen here at work it seems much darker than at home, so I'm not sure how much you'll be able to see.
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95bravo
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Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 03:59 AM UTC
Ok, taking a little bit of everyone's advice, this is how the Kilo looked as of last night. This morning I felt that the most noticable lightened areas in this photo were just that, too noticable, so I toned them down a bit. In addition, I went back over the the lightened areas along the hull with dry brushed flat balck to give it a more mottled and random fade as was suggested. I also began placing areas of rust along the hull, but again, this morning I thought I may have over done it so I dry brushed them with flat black and it blended rather nicely and and gave the impression of subtle rusting. ( happy accident).
I'm not sure how this photo will come out on here. On the screen here at work it seems much darker than at home, so I'm not sure how much you'll be able to see.
Steve
I'm not sure how this photo will come out on here. On the screen here at work it seems much darker than at home, so I'm not sure how much you'll be able to see.
Steve
95bravo
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Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 06:14 PM UTC
These might be a little better than last photo.
Martinnnn
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Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2005 - 06:59 PM UTC
Hey Steve
Looks just fine to me.....but I'm missing decals? You should add decals before weathering and the sub looks like you've done some weathering already
Just a thought
Looks just fine to me.....but I'm missing decals? You should add decals before weathering and the sub looks like you've done some weathering already
Just a thought
95bravo
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Posted: Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 04:39 AM UTC
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Hey Steve
Looks just fine to me.....but I'm missing decals? You should add decals before weathering and the sub looks like you've done some weathering already
Just a thought
HI Martin,
Yes you're right, I have done some weathering and I shouldn't of have done it before the decals were in place. I guess you could say I sort of got caught up in the moment. However, I think I can go back in a re-spray the areas where the decals are suppose to be and then hit with gloss and then decal and re-weather.
HEY! BTW, I really like how your Tiger turned out. I love the shade of the dust and mud you chose.
Elad
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Posted: Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 08:29 AM UTC
I like it, though in the first pic it looks pretty good too.
95bravo
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Posted: Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 04:38 PM UTC
Thanks Elad 
skipper
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Posted: Sunday, June 19, 2005 - 10:38 PM UTC
Ahoy there Steve!!
I think that your work has paid off!
It's a very good looking Kilo! And about the decals, since they are only white lines, consider painting them?
Just pushing you
Skipper
I think that your work has paid off!
It's a very good looking Kilo! And about the decals, since they are only white lines, consider painting them?
Just pushing you
Skipper
EasyOff
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Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005 - 12:39 AM UTC
I noticed there's a lot of people building subs, I'm so jealous because ships are me, what I mean is, I was a naval person and I just love warships. I just don't have the skills to make them.
Anyway, what I wanted to tell you all is, there's a great new game out called Silent Hunter 3 for your computer. You'll need a pretty strong CPU to play it because the ocean state is almost as real as it can get. I mean, its fantastic. As a seaman recruit, I spent a lot of time doing look out watches and I have no problem at all in this game doing the same, its just that beautiful. The only thing is, you don't get flying fish or little squids up in the conning tower after a storm.
There's a web site, just do a google search for Silent Hunter 3 and watch some of the videos they have, you'll be amazed. If you have any questions, feel free to Email me, I'll be glad to help.
Anyway, what I wanted to tell you all is, there's a great new game out called Silent Hunter 3 for your computer. You'll need a pretty strong CPU to play it because the ocean state is almost as real as it can get. I mean, its fantastic. As a seaman recruit, I spent a lot of time doing look out watches and I have no problem at all in this game doing the same, its just that beautiful. The only thing is, you don't get flying fish or little squids up in the conning tower after a storm.
There's a web site, just do a google search for Silent Hunter 3 and watch some of the videos they have, you'll be amazed. If you have any questions, feel free to Email me, I'll be glad to help.
skipper
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Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005 - 12:56 AM UTC
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I noticed there's a lot of people building subs, I'm so jealous because ships are me, what I mean is, I was a naval person and I just love warships. I just don't have the skills to make them.
Ahoy JBoilard!
This sub building "boom" it's only the ripples of Warships area most recent Campaign "Dive! Dive! Dive!".
I can say that most part of the participants never build a sub before and now they are hooked on them (hhihihihi) :-)
So you can try and pic one and build it - it's easy and if you need any help, there are here a lot of members who will help you - just don't say you don't have the skills to
Give it a try Mate! I am also a former Naval person and I really understand what you say - I miss the Ocean and the Oceans's smell and "rocking" - although I live 200 meters from the Atlantic Ocean, it's not the same
Go for it! If you'll need help choosing a easy model, ask
Skipper
95bravo
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Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005 - 02:36 AM UTC
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about the decals, since they are only white lines, consider painting them? Just pushing you
Skipper
hehehehehehehe Well after reading everyone elses problems with the white rings on the deck, I'd thought about painting those. Now for the sounding marks..(that is what they're called right?)..I will use the decals.
As always Skip, thanks for the push and the kind words.
Steve
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Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005 - 02:56 AM UTC
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Quoted Textabout the decals, since they are only white lines, consider painting them? Just pushing you
Skipper
hehehehehehehe Well after reading everyone elses problems with the white rings on the deck, I'd thought about painting those. Now for the sounding marks..(that is what they're called right?)..I will use the decals.
As always Skip, thanks for the push and the kind words.
Steve
The white rings are actually very light gray
I painted mine as well as the docking sign (the red and white crossed circle)....
If it was today I would not use any of the decals
(pushing you a little further)
Skipper
PS: Always glad to push a friend further and over - not over a cliff
EasyOff
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Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005 - 03:03 AM UTC
Thanks Skipper, I'll get one, soon, I'm seeing so many of them showing up at model shows, I'm getting the "itch". I've only put out a few figures in the past 15 years, um, 4 to be exact. I bought a few battle ships from Tamyia, the 1 350th jobbers. I got the Bismark and the Missouri. When I'll start them, I don't know. I've got a lot to learn and THIS is deffinately the place to hang out and absorb. Thanks for the confidence booster brotha!
JB
JB
95bravo
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Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005 - 03:30 AM UTC
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not over a cliff
I'm glad to hear that..otherwise SWMBO would be out of a job...
No she's not that bad.....
95bravo
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Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005 - 03:34 AM UTC
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I got the Bismark and the Missouri.
JB
Hang on to one of those battlewagons. You can do it for the Dreadnaught campaign this...is winter or fall?
Anyway..hang onto one.
And get ya a submarine...we're going to do DDD2 come hell or high water...
Which reminds me fellas...what about setting up DDD2 to end on the anniversary of Garry's passing?
Off to confront Monday.
Steve
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Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005 - 04:32 AM UTC
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Couldn't agree more on this Steve! DDD2 to end on the anniversary of Garry's passing?
March 25th would be a good ending date! And let's say... three months building period?
From Xmas to 25th March?
Skipper
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Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005 - 04:40 AM UTC
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Thanks Skipper, I'll get one, soon, I'm seeing so many of them showing up at model shows, I'm getting the "itch". I've only put out a few figures in the past 15 years, um, 4 to be exact. I bought a few battle ships from Tamyia, the 1 350th jobbers. I got the Bismark and the Missouri. When I'll start them, I don't know. I've got a lot to learn and THIS is deffinately the place to hang out and absorb. Thanks for the confidence booster brotha!
JB
That's why we are here!
To help others and make this a fun hobby! We can learn a lot, teach a lot and still have lots of FUN!
Regarding the Bismark and Missoury, IMHO, I'll only would tackle them after making some more easy and "fast" ones (like a submarine) and try some techniques, almost like a test bed for future more important projects
Motivation is always a must, and you don't want to get stuck by lack of it - here is also a good source for motivation!
Skipper
thathaway3
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Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005 - 05:04 AM UTC
Count me in for DDD2. There will be some overlap with Dreadnaught, and I KNOW that one is going to take some time for me, but having done one improved LA Class, I should be able to do the second one much faster.
If DDD2 has the proposed schedule, we'll actually have THREE active ship campaigns going at the same time!!
Tom
If DDD2 has the proposed schedule, we'll actually have THREE active ship campaigns going at the same time!!
Tom
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Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005 - 05:16 AM UTC
Yes Tom, you're right!
But I think that, if needed, any other campaign could be extended although they are already very long Campaigns (6 months each!)
Skipper
But I think that, if needed, any other campaign could be extended
although they are already very long Campaigns (6 months each!)Skipper
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