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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #25 on: August 18, 2016, 01:49:27 PM »
So the bulk painting job is done. Only my 2nd build with the airbrush and the first involving multiple colours and lots of masking. Some flaws to be cleaned up but not too bad I think. Vallejo US Grey for the decks and Mr Hobby Grey for the vertical surfaces. Also Vallejo for the hull red and boot line and their Light Grey on the VLSs.
Will tutu up the mistakes with hairy stick and then start adding all the little detail bits.










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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #26 on: August 20, 2016, 12:16:46 PM »
Moving along nicely

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #27 on: August 20, 2016, 11:50:21 PM »
Moving along nicely

+1 & I'm watching intently, to see how it comes together. ;) :)
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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #28 on: August 27, 2016, 05:59:38 PM »
Just to show I haven't completely gone to sleep on the job. A Nuln Oil wash in the vents came out nicely


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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #29 on: September 12, 2016, 01:14:52 AM »
Sorry for the slow progress folks...

Still working on the tiny bits. Bad eyesight, thick fingers and not the steadiest hands don't help.

First the CIWS. On the left the kit supplied weapons system and the one from Veteran Models on the right


And the 25mm chain guns left to right Trumpeter, Orange Hobby and Veteran Models


The Veteran one only comes with two guns and one barrel has been taken by the dreaded Carpet Monster. The Orange has 4 in the set but best of all the PE barrel is already embedded in the resin gun body. Really outstanding! Both Veteran & Orange come with PE stands around the weapon station

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #30 on: September 12, 2016, 07:59:17 AM »
Veteran one looks to be the most accurate but, for a great compromise between accuracy & ease-of-construction, the Orange Hobby one looks to be a clear winner. 8) :)
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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #31 on: September 12, 2016, 03:54:28 PM »
I would agree. The PE arm braces on the back of the Veteran one are just silly: the number of bends expected in something that only measures about 1mm x 2mm  :o

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #32 on: September 25, 2016, 08:00:52 AM »
Still slowly progressing. There are so many teeny little bits....






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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #33 on: October 01, 2016, 07:40:27 AM »
Just to show that Nathan (we're on first name terms now) is not being ignored.


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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #34 on: October 07, 2016, 05:16:02 AM »
I have procrastinated long enough on this step of the build. Time to start....



.....tomorrow! 🙄

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #35 on: October 07, 2016, 09:57:06 AM »
 ;D

I know that feeling!

 ;D
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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #36 on: October 20, 2016, 02:18:44 PM »

That Uschi line is very fine and awkward to manipulate in tight spaces but it does look better than ordinary household thread



But that's the last bit before the railings so no more excuses. They are painted and putting them on will keep me busy for the weekend.

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #37 on: October 20, 2016, 02:55:28 PM »
Everything looks right on - sweet. :)
Contrast of gray with darker upper surfaces adds a bunch of character.
Rigging lines add even more !

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #38 on: October 20, 2016, 04:16:37 PM »
Thanks Finsrin. To the best of my knowledge I've got those two colours on the vertical & horizontal correct. A lot of the other shades though on antenaes etc are more by eye-ball. Turning into a 50 shades of grey build :)

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #39 on: October 21, 2016, 05:20:05 AM »
Finally started the railings. Using tiny dabs of superglue. Bit of cleanup required but pretty pleased with the result so far.







But these were straight lengths. Rest will need bends.....

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #40 on: October 21, 2016, 09:52:56 AM »
This is looking really good! Railings are a pain, always... especially if you accidentally touch a railing and an end pops off. I've used Gator Glue (http://www.gatorsmask.com/gatorglueorder1.html) and it works well (I've also used it on tracks). It's basically a PVA glue similar to carpenter's glue and it provides a strong but slightly flexible join, so PE (especially railings) are a bit more forgiving.

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #41 on: October 21, 2016, 03:58:27 PM »
Might look that up in the LHS Frank, thanks.

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #42 on: October 22, 2016, 03:49:19 AM »
Looking very impressive.
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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #43 on: October 31, 2016, 08:45:11 AM »
Working well... really nice work

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #44 on: November 05, 2016, 06:53:13 PM »
Thanks Gents

Still working away on the railings a bit at a time. Lots of cleanup to be done and touch-ups on the paint. But I'm getting there.











I really should focus on one project at a time. Currently too many on the bench. This, a Puma AFV, a figures vignette with some DevGru operators and a secret little project for our next club Newsletter.

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #45 on: November 07, 2016, 09:14:39 PM »
Railings cleaned up, life raft pods attached and started on the flight deck safety nets. Two more evenings should see the end of it.





Just need to finish and tidy up the rear nets, add the 25mm chain guns and a very light few streaks down the side. Add the helicopter also. And front and rear flag-staffs

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #46 on: November 09, 2016, 05:32:12 PM »
All done at last.













Thanks to everyone who took the time to watch, comment, advise and/or encourage me on this voyage. :)

Cheers
Sean

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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #47 on: November 09, 2016, 06:21:28 PM »
Top job! Looks excellent! :) :)
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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #48 on: November 09, 2016, 07:18:17 PM »
Top notch build sir. Well done.
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Re: The Last Ship USS Nathan James DDG 151
« Reply #49 on: November 10, 2016, 08:01:05 AM »
What a brilliant finish to this wonderful project!

Absolutely stunning!

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