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Great work so far Alan Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Nice work Alan. Looking great with a coat of paint. Chris  On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Looking good Alan Al
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Nice work Alan, she's looking good .
Graeme
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Looks good, nice job on the paintwork.... Regards Alan
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Hi all Thanks for looking in. I've been experimenting with the deck planks and how to highlight the joins and without definitive answers I decided to experiment. I painted the deck tan, mixed matt black and water 50/50, allowed it to dry and with an old well used piece of dry emery rubbed the deck gently to achieve what you can see in the photo. I will be using acrylic thinners when I paint the decks properly instead of water. I am open to constructive criticism-in fact I would welcome it or your comments. I feel quite happy with it. The photo shows a trial area. Regards to all Alan ALW attached the following image(s):
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Really nice job so far Alan I like the look you've achieved with the deck, another option could be to use an oil or enamel wash perhaps
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Hi Dave
Thanks.
I've never done this with a wooden deck before. Did loads of experimenting
last night this seemed the best and cleanest.
I only use acrylic now-not much cleaning involved!!
Have a great weekend.
Cheers.
Alan
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Great work on that deck Alan  what ever works best for you thats what i say mate regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Hi Phil
Thanks for that, I do worry sometimes!!
But you are right it is down to individual taste!
Regards, Alan
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I think it looks good Alan, very nice result..... Regards Alan
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I think the deck looks good, highlights the joints without being over the top.
Graeme
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Hi this looking real good, like the deck effect.cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
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Looks good to me, all I will say on the weathering front is the Hood was the pride of the Royal Navy and as such she was never allowed to get too grubby. I seam to recall that before her last voyage she had not long had a refit and paint job but may be wrong on that. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Andy your quite correct, infact the refit was not fully compleate and its not clea what was and what was not compleated before sinking. All Royal Navy ships have a daily routeen if maintance but due to limitations of access while on the open seas you tend to find the siperstructure in good irder and the hull showing signs if weather. I would suggest minor rust streaking around the anchors and some biw paint chipping primeraly Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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Alan I think your deck looks spot on to be honest. I would think that has taken you some time but the result is well worth the effort. Happy Modelling
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Hi all
Thank you for your encouraging words.
Regards.
Alan
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Hi one of my favourate ships of all time. and your doing a great job on her.cut your teeth on this then bismarck next eh.  cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Thanks mogwai I'll be a lot happier once I've got the decks in place and can start building upwards!! Regards Alan
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Hi Alan. Great job on your decks. look forward to seeing more of your build. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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