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Sopunth S posted an update in the group
Intermediate Modeler – Modeling Competition 2017 3 years, 11 months ago
FINAL ENTRY by Sopunth S: AkitsuMaru.
Aoshima kit in 1/700. Mostly OOB, except for photo-etch parts for bridge windows and deck paneling using printed paper. The photo-etch… -
Sopunth S posted a new activity comment 4 years ago
Thanks for this. I think I will do just as you recommended!
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Sopunth S posted a new activity comment 4 years ago
Thanks! I should have read your suggestion before moving on to the next disastrous step! (See my post yesterday)
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Sopunth S posted an update in the group
Intermediate Modeler – Modeling Competition 2017 4 years ago
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Sopunth S posted an update in the group
Intermediate Modeler – Modeling Competition 2017 4 years, 1 month ago
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use masking tape and multiple light layers of paint. That way, you will get sharp edges and an even look in the paint. If you used acrylic paint, you can use a cuetip + some water to fix the edges. If you used enamel paint, you can use enamel thinner + cuetip to clean the edges. The edges can also be lightly chipped away and straightened with the…[Read more]
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Thanks! I should have read your suggestion before moving on to the next disastrous step! (See my post yesterday)
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Sopunth S posted an update in the group
Intermediate Modeler – Modeling Competition 2017 4 years, 2 months ago
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Sopunth S posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago
Yeah I love the camouflage scheme for Tirpitz too! Same goes for the Akitsumaru.
Yeah, I might move over to the intermediate later as it seems I may need to add other bits and pieces from other kits…..
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Sopunth S posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago
Thanks for your comments! Ships are only tricky in that the parts are sometimes very small. But this just adds to their “charm” after its all built and done.
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Sopunth S posted an update in the group
Beginner Modeler – Modeling Competition 2017 4 years, 2 months ago
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Out of the 4 you listed, I’d go with either the Hiei or Tirpitz. I’d paint them original schemes and maybe move up to intermediate. Not sure why beginner class = hand painting. IMO, beginners = original paint scheme + no modifications.
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Thanks for your comments! Ships are only tricky in that the parts are sometimes very small. But this just adds to their “charm” after its all built and done.
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Yeah I love the camouflage scheme for Tirpitz too! Same goes for the Akitsumaru.
Yeah, I might move over to the intermediate later as it seems I may need to add other bits and pieces from other kits…..
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Sopunth S posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago
Thanks for the suggestion! Let’s see what I can do about this.
(BTW, I have now moved all my updates and posts to the 2017 version of the Beginner’s group.) -
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Advanced Modeler – Modeling Competition 2017 4 years, 2 months ago
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Beginner Modeler – Modeling Competition 2017 4 years, 2 months ago
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Beginner Modeler – Modeling Competition 2017 4 years, 2 months ago
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Beginner Modeler – Modeling Competition 2013. 4 years, 3 months ago
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The camo wasn’t easy to do.