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Right, time for another update .... Base is fully painted, plus one layer of matt varnish. I used a much lighter mix for the highlights. Not sure if this is enough or not, but I would rather add highlights / different gradients later. Photo taken prior to applying the varnish. Now, I have...

Done quickly ... umm ... over 4 years on this one so I couldn't agree more :good:

Thanks Mike !

Thanks Paul.

100% agree !!! Not saying mine is a work of art :bigrin:

Killing it mate, this is awesome level of research and detail :tens: Laurence

All good ideas there gents, thank you for that. I went with small bits of white clay to cover the bigger / wider cracks, slightly wet, spreading it with a small spatula. Then, the painting. All oils, a mix of phthalo blue, paynes grey, olive green and titanium white. Photo is a bit deceiving -...

Almost 2 months later, an update is available. Took that white clay, cut chunks and made them into thin sheets, 6 inches long by 3-4 inches wide. Laid them one, max two at a time, let them dry and then moved on to the next. Taking a long time to dry, it shrinks badly and it causes cracks. Not...

Thanks Mike, It is exactly like DAS, only a different brand, Mont Martre. DAS at a hobby shop is 4 x the price. Crazy. Laurence

Right, update time ... I think I may have found a way forward, it's called white air drying clay. The problem with the Celluclay is that it never ends up being as smooth as I want it. I am trying this one. Air drying clay is very easy and forgiving, costs a lot less and I can find it at a store...

Thanks James !!!

Thanks mate, this means a lot. I can't wait to finish it, I started this back in 2017, lots of things have happened since then, but still ... Laurence

Those are very kind words, means a lot to hear such praise, so thank you :notworthy:notworthy. The thing about Foster's though ... you won't find it at the store here, believe it or not, it's not that popular. Many other very nice alternatives though. I think I tried it once at the Formula 1 GP...

Cheers Mark, I am taking my time indeed. Well, I think I found a way forward, but more about that in a bit.

Thanks Bob, soon is relative, but I am working on it :)

Thanks for that Bob, appreciate it. Trial and error this has been, and it's far from over. Starting over is something I did for the U-boat as well - that water was horrible the first time I did it, then it improved a lot. Everyone here liked it and I am really proud of that. Can't get any higher...

Bit of an update since it has been a while since I have done anything on this piece of work. 31st of the last month of a year that I am sure many of us would rather forget. On top of everything going on with this stupid virus, I had to pursue something I had started in 2017 in my professional...

Great way to remember the artists behind those amazing pieces of work. Fantastic effort there Bob, very nicely done. Laurence

Right, more work done, combination of painting, cotton in small amounts and a lot of corrections. I am learning as I am doing this for the first time. Currently focused on the area at the stern, port side. I can only have this base on a piece of furniture that is against a wall, can only work on...

Thank you, but let's wait and see the end result. Photos were taken using one of those devices called iPhone, the 11th version of it :bigrin: It's easier, photos are decent in terms of resolution, can add effects too. When I finish this, I will use a DSLR camera on a tripod. But that will happen...