Topic: Plastic/Wood/Scratch build modellers topic (not 3D modelling) (Read 21205 times)

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #25 on:** November 23, 2010, 14:01:53 »

I can paint the whole hull of the RMS Queen Mary 1:570 scale 3 times with only one unit

cptnchris · « **Reply #26 on:** November 24, 2010, 22:20:29 »

Which glue on this webstie would you recommend: http://www.hobbylinc.com/Glues
Paints: http://www.hobbylinc.com/Hobby_and_Model_Paint_Sets

Thanks.

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #27 on:** November 24, 2010, 22:57:01 »

I'm sorry but I'm not quiet familiar with those glues and those paints. I don't like it to be so difficult on this so I would recommend you to use the ones I named in my post of what I use, but it's up to you to decide.

cptnchris · « **Reply #28 on:** November 24, 2010, 22:58:11 »

Alright, no problem

Is there a website with the products you use? I am planning on getting my supplies online

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #29 on:** November 24, 2010, 23:04:40 »

Well, I don't get my paints online, I ride 10 KM in total on my bike to get my paints

But if I were you I would look for a paint or hobby shop and ask if they have got any modellers paint of Humbrol, Revell, Modelmaster, etc. My brands are Revell and Humbrol.

cptnchris · « **Reply #30 on:** November 24, 2010, 23:15:44 »

Thanks for all the help Virtual Skipper

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #31 on:** November 24, 2010, 23:16:18 »

Your welcome!

The Ferry King · « **Reply #32 on:** November 25, 2010, 16:19:56 »

but where can you get models that are made pure wood (not plastic)

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #33 on:** November 25, 2010, 17:38:05 »

Local hobby stores

cptnchris · « **Reply #34 on:** November 25, 2010, 17:42:59 »

Local hobby stores like Virtual Skipper said, or you can get an idea from http://www.model-ships.com/ Go to wooden ships on the left.

The Ferry King · « **Reply #35 on:** November 25, 2010, 18:06:07 »

thanks for that,

Ballast · « **Reply #36 on:** November 27, 2010, 13:34:21 »

Did anyone see the model of the Fairmount Alpine (1:75) by Billing Boats?

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #37 on:** November 27, 2010, 14:55:35 »

Do you mean this one?

Ballast · « **Reply #38 on:** November 27, 2010, 15:29:49 »

Uhu!

Looks pretty cool in my opinion

The Ferry King · « **Reply #39 on:** November 27, 2010, 17:11:29 »

can you really make such a sip out of wood?
thats pretty impressive

Ballast · « **Reply #40 on:** November 27, 2010, 18:04:52 »

you are aware that they made real ships out of wood back in the days..?

The Ferry King · « **Reply #41 on:** November 27, 2010, 18:10:10 »

yes. but a little mini model that detailed?

Ballast · « **Reply #42 on:** November 27, 2010, 18:13:14 »

Only the hull, deck and deckhouse is made of wood. The details like the cranes, winches and railings are made of messing..

The Ferry King · « **Reply #43 on:** November 27, 2010, 18:15:27 »

ok, thanks i already thought

cptnchris · « **Reply #44 on:** November 28, 2010, 00:28:31 »

So how do you go about making tons of water for a diorama? I am clearing half of my train table to make a 1:700 scale harbour and some ships. I know Woodland Scenics makes realistic water but you would have to get alot. Thanks in advance

Matthew Brown · « **Reply #45 on:** November 29, 2010, 21:39:35 »

Well, yesterday I picked up some very very very very cheap models

One of them I couldnt actually make out if it was made to look like a shipwreck

Everything was broken but Im restoring it slowly but surely.
I have reassembled the sails and stiched the bits on and glued snapped bits.
Just need to do other stuff, replace some wood, give it a lick of paint and it should be good to go!

And the other one well, that was in superb condition, only had to fix the anchor holder.
They arent that special but its rare to pick up any type of model at all!

The Ferry King · « **Reply #46 on:** November 29, 2010, 21:42:17 »

i have one of those old wooden ones too,
i have it in a box so i first have to find it

thom301 · « **Reply #47 on:** November 30, 2010, 15:24:34 »

http://shop.conrad.nl/hobby/modelspoor/landschap/strooimateriaal/water/240827.html

here you can order model water CPT Chris.

It melts at 110 degrees so you need to warm it up, and you can use it over and over again

only thing is its in dutch.

regards Thom

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #48 on:** December 11, 2010, 22:34:08 »

A tip for Titanic modellers, here's a site which can be VERY usefull if you are building a Titanic.
The paint jobs look more specific then what stands in your manual.
I'm now even using it for my Titanic model!

Here's the site: http://titanic-model.com/paint/#misc

And here are some pics of my Titanic WIP:

Normaly the keel would be almost bright red (according to the manual).

The Ferry King · « **Reply #49 on:** December 12, 2010, 15:43:19 »

woow thats a highly detailed model!

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