Group Build: Historical Warships of WWII

[BarleyBop]

I thought you were already joining us with a Battleship of your own.

I guess I sorta did!

HMS HOOD Toon

 

[Calico Jack]

I guess I sorta did!

HMS HOOD Toon

Great little build, but just cause it's little doesn't mean it's not a full project.

 

[scottrc78]

Started doing all the small sub-assemblies this weekend. I ordered a set of Hunter masks for the decks that should be delivered by the end of the month. Too bad the 1/700 didn't have the full hull option. There is not a lot of hull exposed to display.

 

[Calico Jack]

@scottrc78 Yes, she has a low profile to the waterline in 1/700. I don't know how you can see and handle parts at that scale!

 

[Calico Jack]

So I got the upper rivet plates in place so I could finish up the horizontal plumbing line, which was a monster to get even relatively in line terminating on both ends as it should. I'm so thankful I don't have to repeat this on port side. I'm exhausted...lol.

 

[Edbert]

I don't know how you can see and handle parts at that scale!

EXACTLY how I feel when I see a 1/72 aircraft where the rudder pedals have a logo on them...I have no words!

 

[Edbert]

Great little build, but just cause it's little doesn't mean it's not a full project.

I've seen but not participated in a group build (yes, this is my first) before where there were rules and limits. I've yet to reach a year of membership here but it seems there are few.

 

[Calico Jack]

I've seen but not participated in a group build (yes, this is my first) before where there were rules and limits. I've yet to reach a year of membership here but it seems there are few.

Yeah this GB is pretty relaxed, more of a get to know one another and enjoy some warships builds with no restrictions. That way everyone can get comfortable and enjoy future GB that may be more constraint as to subject matter, scale or other build requirements.

 

[Edbert]

Since I am not the only person working on BB-35, I thought I'd share this awesome resource given to me on Reddit.

https://bb35info.wpengine.com/images/Drawings/DeckPlans/Overview.html

A really amazing collection of drawings and details. Here is but one example...

 

[blakeh1]

ok, got the deck of the Hornet done.

I think I can finally call the ship itself done. Now just have to work on the aircraft. Only 14 B-25s left to paint and a handful of other planes I can put below in the open spots where you can see in

 

[scottrc78]

Yeah this GB is pretty relaxed, more of a get to know one another and enjoy some warships builds with no restrictions. That way everyone can get comfortable and enjoy future GB that may be more constraint as to subject matter, scale or other build requirements.

I don't live by any clubs, and when I did, I enjoyed doing builds with other members of like subjects and planned build nights where we would sit around, build, and talk. These Group Builds remind me of when I used to be in a club and the enjoyment I found.

 

[scottrc78]

Since I am not the only person working on BB-35, I thought I'd share this awesome resource given to me on Reddit.

https://bb35info.wpengine.com/images/Drawings/DeckPlans/Overview.html

A really amazing collection of drawings and details. Here is but one example...

View attachment 138405

Nice find, thanks for posting it.

 

[BarleyBop]

deck of the Hornet

...great paint job! The subtle variations of colour and weathering very convincing!
I imagine that making such a large, flat and featureless expanse look interesting must be quite a challenge!

 

[blakeh1]

...great paint job! The subtle variations of colour and weathering very convincing!
I imagine that making such a large, flat and featureless expanse look interesting must be quite a challenge!

Thanks!

Since they used a stain for the deck, I figure that stain is probably not very durable and would start wearing away fairly quickly in the Pacific environment between sun beating down on it and rain etc...
So I tried to simulate the look of the bare wood starting to show through, more in places where the heaviest traffic might be

I did this by using some Raw Umber oil mixed with a bit of white and kind of dry brushed it on in spots and then used a cloth to wipe most of it away, always trying to make sure to apply and wipe from side to side on the deck in the direction of the wood. Then I went back with some Snow and Mud weathering powders to kind, again applied in the side to side direction

 

[kevin]

Well done...... I like the camo and water effects.

 

[blakeh1]

Also finally calling the 1/700 Yorktown finished as well. Deck decals all done, antenna and other little details finally added. I have enough planes painted to make the deck look interesting etc...




Now I can finally move onto the Shinano

 

[BarleyBop]

... nice!
Naval geometric disruptive camo so cool... I tried something similar on a British vehicle with Caunter scheme.
Looks better on a ship IMHO.
And amazing how a few tiny aircraft on the flight deck are give a better sense of the huge scale of a carrier!

 

[blakeh1]

... nice!
Naval geometric disruptive camo so cool... I tried something similar on a British vehicle with Caunter scheme.
Looks better on a ship IMHO.
And amazing how a few tiny aircraft on the flight deck are give a better sense of the huge scale of a carrier!

Yeah, I am a sucker for Navy "dazzle" particularly the camo of Measure 32 and 33
I love all the art deco like patterns and it is a fun challenge trying to paint them

some of them can get downright bizarre looking and while I am not sure how effective it was, I can see how it could be hard to figure out which way the ship is oriented or moving, or if it even just one ship, or what type of ship

 

[blakeh1]

..and speaking of the Shinano, here you can clearly see it's lineage from the Yamato class battleship

Sorry to be spamming the group build, but it has been a productive few days as I had some time off from work





and typical with Japanese carriers, there is lots of tedious supports to be added below the gun placements

 

[kevin]

Yeah, I am a sucker for Navy "dazzle" particularly the camo of Measure 32 and 33
I love all the art deco like patterns and it is a fun challenge trying to paint them

I'm working on the USS Iowa now, my reference book says " starting in January 1944 a dazzle camouflage Measure 32 Design 1B was applied. Iowa was the only ship to ever wear this pattern. "
I got to honor that, so that's the paint job I will attempt.