I've now removed the ship models from the lolly sticks, so that I can use them as a guide for the basing stage of the project, which uses the usual 20mm wide laser cut mdf bases covered in acrylic paste. The model is pressed down and slid forward into the textured surface, then pulled away and cleaned of any excess paste, leaving a hull shaped impression. I'll leave the bases to dry out completely, then undercoat them with black aerosol spray paint, before painting them up using my tried and tested shades. The models can then be glued down before adding a bow wave and wake. I'll then add some base labels and the job's as good as done!
Your ship painting always impresses me. I have struggled and stalled with ships for Guadalcanal. I find it much harder than anything else, so count me impressed!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's getting better but I still need more experience!
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