Orange Hobby's 1/700 Dokdo UPDATE 12/13/13

[Sharkmouth]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Instead of trying to paint the canopies of the helicopters, I searched for line drawings of each of the helicopters, sized them to 1/700 and traced the glass on all the doors and windscreens. I will print these out on photo paper and then copy them on decal paper using a color copier.

You could do the same with the markings and have it all on one sheet.

Regards,

 

[Gator]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Saul, the decals that came with the kit have multiple insignia for the helicopters.

 

[moon puppy]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Outstanding Kenny!

 

[Gator]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Here are some update photos as promised, a day late...

The LCAC

and the Dokdo with her airwing

As you can see, I started painting the windows of the bridge. I'll dull coat and then touch up.

 

[moon puppy]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

now neat is that!?

 

[jknaus]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

That is very cool. Sooo tiny too. You must have the patience of a saint.
James

 

[Gator]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Thank you Bob and James.

James, I don't know about the patience of a saint. With all four dogs and my son roaming around my desk, I've learned to multi-task. :gogo

 

[Duke Maddog]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

I love this Kenny! Awesome job!

 

[Gator]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Thanks Mark.

 

[Kreighshoer]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

spiffy!

 

[Gator]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Thanks!

 

[Gator]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Okay. I got the ship, LCAC and helos sprayed with Future, ready for decals. I got the decals clear coated and drying. Now it's time to turn some Kreigsmarine sailors into ROK Marines!

 

[Gator]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Decals applied to the LCAC and Dokdo

 

[moon puppy]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

 

[Gator]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Helos decaled.

 

[moon puppy]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Think those decals could be marketable Kenny, they look good!

 

[Gator]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

I'll have to think about that Pup. Thanks.

Today is all about the base.

I start with a custom picture frame. If you hunt around on the internet, you will be surprise at what you can find for a really good price. Here is an example - Custom Picture Frames

For the base itself, I use Gator Board.

Next up is the water. I use acrylic latex caulk, water and a foam brush.

I apply the caulk to the base...

After spreading out the caulk with the foam brush, I take the same foam brush, dip it in water and begin to make my waves...

Once I finish, I bring it outside to bake, umm I mean dry in 97 degree (105 heat index) sun.

While the base is drying, I take the time to cut a template out of cardboard that I will use to cut away the caulk where the hull will go...

 

[moon puppy]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Does the caulk harden up?

 

[Gator]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 4/21/12

Yes, to some extent. It will keep a flexible state to it.

 

[Gator]

Re: Orange Hobby's 1/700 LPH-6111 Dokdo UPDATE 6/24/12

More progress on the water. I've cut around my cardboard template with an x-acto knife and peeled up the caulk and primed with flat white.

Test fitting the Dokdo. I'll do some airbrushing on the water to give it some depth and then clear coat it.