Im almost there restoring the attack scope, some more detail still to be aded:

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9...1005ty2.th.jpg
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6...1003wi2.th.jpg

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/4...pe32xm4.th.jpg
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/3...4004xh7.th.jpg
TBC...

Hatch latch added:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7...e350021bm2.jpg

Veary nice. you have done a good job on hull/conning tower.

Thank You! :D

At last the only remaining detail of the improved CT was done- the compass rack:

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6...pe36rz9.th.jpg
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/7...0002xf3.th.jpg

I think im ready for another go at painting.

TBC...

Mix of 20% XF-18, 20% XF-24, 10% X-22, and thinned 50/50 with X-20A Thinner for the base coat. Sprayed very thin.
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8...2001xl1.th.jpghttp://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2...0041az8.th.jpghttp://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3...2004vx8.th.jpg
This time- unlike enamels- without the trouble
TBC...

Absolutely beautiful work Siara.

I love watching this thread.:up: :up: :up:

Thank You Kpt. Lehmann! It feels good to know people enjoy the thread.
Kinda motivation to finish it.:yep:

I applied the second coat of the same mix. Again- very thin.

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/8...3001lr0.th.jpg
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/3...4001jk8.th.jpg

Picture taken straight after painting.

TBC...

Coat number 3 applied.
10% of XF-66 (light grey), and 10% more of X-22 added to the base mix:
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1...1002xo5.th.jpg

Next filters.:up:

TBC...

I read through this entire thread last night. Took me several hours but was very much worth it. It was amazing to read and watch the progress from almost a year ago to what it's shaping up to look like now! Thanks for sharing. I used to enjoy building models myself. Everything from uboats to panzer/tiger tanks to my alltime favorite (and most well done) Flak36 88mm. This was when I was much younger though; haven't touched once since. This was a really fun thread to follow. 9 months progress seen in a matter of hours. Look forward to every new update now. I'm really impressed by your dedication and attention to detail. I never got as creative or crafty with mine. Strictly what was in the box, that was enough of a challenge for me at the time, lol.

http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/salute.gif

Im glad You liked it.:up:

The amount of details you are putting in is just....sick actualy (in a good way) :D
I'm amazed at the amount of devotion you have to continue like this and please keep up this good work!:up:

HunterICX

Thanks HunterICX! :up:

I have brushe the first layer of the Sin Industries P240 Blue filter, and once dried, ill will apply another coat where needed. Unfortunately the light is badd this morning, and i need to wait till evening for better light to take some snaps.
The effect is so subtle, the pics need to be spot on for You to realize the change in color modulation.
One thing for sure- it livens the base color a lot, and leaves the nice satin finish.

:yep:

TBC...

First the filter was applied over the whole inside of the tower, than the second filter / again Sin Industries P240 Panzer grey / brushed in crucial areas.
See the color modulation under the arresting hooks.
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/4...s006py9.th.jpg

TBC...

ok, ignoramus question #354 :oops: :oops: ... what are these filters you're talking about? :hmm:

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.co...itnews/sin.htm

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