Title: Real Tugboat This Time
Description: 1/108 scaled Revell Tugboat
Description: 1/108 scaled Revell Tugboat
rtfoe - June 21, 2009 03:53 PM (GMT)
Hi All,
Thought I'd show you what I bought last month for the group build. Something other than the military stuff I do.
The 1/108 scaled Revell Tugboat. Below is what I layed out on my worktable consisiting of parts, plans, box and a partially built hull(couldn't resist putting that together) :P
Don't know when this was manufactured but it's typicle of the old Revell judging by the odd scale. Quite a number of parts with some flash here and there.
Funny thing is the kit doesn't come with clear parts so I guess I'll have to prefab them.
Never worked with red plastic before...
Box top works as good reference for painting...also did some searching in the net and got some great schemes and weathering tips.
Surface detail slightly light but can be enhanced with some etching.
Plans are clear and definitly show no clear parts.
Lots of clean up to do on the railings.
The flat deck curved easily to the hull and was glued down with thin cement.
My busy schedule ahead will dictate the length of time needed to finish this kit.
Although the GB is begining next year, I see the typical last minute building I normally am acustomed to.
C&C welcomed as I progress.
Richard
Thought I'd show you what I bought last month for the group build. Something other than the military stuff I do.
The 1/108 scaled Revell Tugboat. Below is what I layed out on my worktable consisiting of parts, plans, box and a partially built hull(couldn't resist putting that together) :P
Don't know when this was manufactured but it's typicle of the old Revell judging by the odd scale. Quite a number of parts with some flash here and there.
Funny thing is the kit doesn't come with clear parts so I guess I'll have to prefab them.
Never worked with red plastic before...
Box top works as good reference for painting...also did some searching in the net and got some great schemes and weathering tips.
Surface detail slightly light but can be enhanced with some etching.
Plans are clear and definitly show no clear parts.
Lots of clean up to do on the railings.
The flat deck curved easily to the hull and was glued down with thin cement.
My busy schedule ahead will dictate the length of time needed to finish this kit.
Although the GB is begining next year, I see the typical last minute building I normally am acustomed to.
C&C welcomed as I progress.
Richard
landyshah - June 21, 2009 04:02 PM (GMT)
Aneh, welcome welcome. Another ship is always welcome :D
Good choice! I was eyeing this Light ship that revell also does....good change with all that red instead of the usual drab.
Look forward to your magic on this one!
Good choice! I was eyeing this Light ship that revell also does....good change with all that red instead of the usual drab.
Look forward to your magic on this one!
rtfoe - June 22, 2009 11:17 AM (GMT)
Thanks for the welcome bro,
A good break from olive drab. Hope to finish it. Lots of work ahead for me.
Richard
A good break from olive drab. Hope to finish it. Lots of work ahead for me.
Richard
PoohBear - June 22, 2009 11:55 PM (GMT)
So, what's this tugboat gonna 'tug'? ^_^
druid_99 - June 23, 2009 12:59 AM (GMT)
Finally, this boat is out of the box and on to the table... :D Hope you enjoy building this.
landyshah - June 23, 2009 02:00 AM (GMT)
This tugboat can tug a Hadrian glider. Interesting dio Richard? :P
rtfoe - June 24, 2009 02:14 AM (GMT)
Hadrian? :lol: :lol: ...more like tugging para sailing off Penang beach resorts.
Thanks guys. It's out of the box doesn't mean I'll get it done on time. Schedule really penuh...only got time to sit in front of laptop. Will try lah.
Richard
Thanks guys. It's out of the box doesn't mean I'll get it done on time. Schedule really penuh...only got time to sit in front of laptop. Will try lah.
Richard