You could use weathering to hide the imperfection. Use the same colors, but in slightly lighter & darker tones on the hull of the ship, dry-brush vertically. Back and forward on the deck.

Thanks for this. I think I will do just as you recommended!

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 back side of an xacto knife.

Thanks! I should have read your suggestion before moving on to the next disastrous step! (See my post yesterday)

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.

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.

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…..

Really nice to see more ships in this competition! Go for the Yubari 🙂

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.)