Monday 30 March 2020

1/2400th US Screw and Paddle Frigates


I've decided to finish off the last of the US North Atlantic Squadron over the next couple of days, both to get them done but also to try out some techniques and colour combinations that I can use on the Napoleonic ships. There are five models to paint including the sidewheel paddle frigate USS Powhatan, the sidewheel paddle steamer USS Hetzel and the screw frigates USS Richmond, USS Worcester and USS Guerriere. I've started by giving them an overall basecoat of Vallejo Matt Black over the spray satin black undercoat, as this is what I'll be working up from on the Napoleonic ships. 
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3 comments:

  1. Bluewillow30 March 2020 at 20:46

    Looking forward to the build, no set scheme in this period?

    Cheers
    Matt

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  2. Jim Jackaman31 March 2020 at 07:58

    Yes the standard scheme is pretty boring - black hulls, black funnels, wooden shade masts, a bit of white boot topping and white strakes only on the Worcester.

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  3. A Miniatures Hobby Room1 April 2020 at 05:41

    Yes I'm anxious to see how these turn out as well. 1/1200 is small, 1/2400 is really small!

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