1/144 german destroyer class 119 revell

[domer94]

started her last week.. so far the basic hull work , but i spent a few hours on one of the funnels with the PE parts today. i needed a break from the 1/350... this is a little easier on the eyes

 

[domer94]

been plugging away... some of the sub assemblies are starting to come together.. i was able to test fit some of the modules.. its nice when you can see the ship starting to take form. working on the AA guns now.. ive put 3 hours just into the first one already. sometimes i question the "part count" of some of the PE steps. ive subbed kit parts in places as the detail plastic parts in this kit are high quality.

 

[Down Time]

Looking great!!!!

 

[domer94]

so looking to solicit opinions here... im on the fence as to use panel highlighter on the hull plates. there is a good detail on the hull , but the vessel has a clean look to it. however i used it on the superstructure to bring out details , so maybe a light application to even it out?

 

[kevin]

Wow, I'm just now watching the wash dry on my 1/200 IOWA hull.
Still deciding if I like it or not.....

I used a brown wash from Mig, I also have the Tamiya black panel liner, but I thought that might be too much.....?
I like how your modeling is coming along.

 

[domer94]

yes its tough once you start going down that road. i used the tamiya dark grey on the upper works details , black inside the vent grating. i have the "grey" panel liner as well.. i might try that first. as for your hull , maybe run some wash thinner over it and see if it relaxes a bit...

 

[Edbert]

working on the AA guns now.. ive put 3 hours just into the first one already.

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This kit has been on my wish list for a while now. I think your picture of the AAA seals the deal for me. Great work!

 

[domer94]

tried doing some light application of the light grey panel liner just to see... the closeup photos make it look more drastic than it is. im a bit hesitant to go further

 

[domer94]

painted up the AA guns, gave the bridge windows and port holes the "file divider" treatment , painted the shafts and installed props. i ended up with a slight gap between the top of the bridge windows and the flying bridge bulkhead.. have to decide on course of action. you can see the AA guns after first paint... then i applied some dark grey panel liner to bring out some detail. i think its just enough. once i start attaching the superstructure then onto the mast assembly which looks pretty intensive. shes gonna start looking like a ship soon

 

[BarleyBop]

the "file divider" treatment

Nice! did you have to drill out the portholes?

 

[domer94]

Nice! did you have to drill out the portholes?

no drilling.. and the kit supplied the PE port hole detail

 

[blakeh1]

Looks great

Love the details you can get this scale

 

[domer94]

tonights superlift. main deck level clamped and glued. will leave overnight. i ran into some seam gaps though.. will have to decide how to tackle those. added a couple of bits to the aft house.. liferafts and deck support. shes starting to look like a ship..

 

[Edbert]

How common is that problem, the upper deck doesn't want to seat well to the main deck?

Asking for two reasons...
1.) I used Irwin grips like that on my 1/350th BB-35 for the same purpose but only have two.
2.) I've ordered one of these 1/144 kits too.

 

[domer94]

this ship has an upswept shear line so it makes the fit a little more fiddley . but as to the clamps, i would want actually another two or so. on hand. they have been indispensable. like you , i have used them for main deck / hull fitting , hull halves... even small parts. the structure i glued down tonight first had the bulkheads glued to the 01 deck a few days ago, i used 4 of them to work around a slight warp.

 

[domer94]

mounted the main director , wheelhouse... aft stack. finished up the torpedo launcher , started working on the main mast.. lots of PE on this mast structure.. its a slow go

 

[BarleyBop]

Hey, @domer94 ... this scale, and more importantly, type of vessel, is something of a revelation: amazing detail, all the elements of a serious fighting ship, and an interesting build without (it seems to me) a ton of repetition.
Following your great progress with a lot of interest!
Not to knock the battleships and carriers, but as a modeler who is starting to think that a ship or two would be fun and challenging, this seems like a great option!