Great job!!!
Thanks Gam and KC.
I started the base, so here’s what I’m doing step by step.
I went to HL and bought one of those shadow box plaques with some type of sentiment on it that fits the approximate measurements I’m looking for.
I then cut some hard-white Styrofoam (my favourite) to fit inside the box then drew out the hull outline. I then cut out the outline and dug it out to fit my ship. Next up, I’ll work on the rough shape of the waves and wake.
That shadow box is a great idea since it looks to be the right depth.
Thanks Scott, it seemed logical since I stink at making boarders. They make several sizes so finding something that fits isn’t much of a problem.
I am trying a new technique for a calm water effect. I saw a young fellow use aluminum foil to make waves, but that got me thinking, what I use the foil to make the ripples and my old technique for the swells and wave frequency.
So here it is so far.
I crumpled the foil and glued it to the sanded and molded Styrofoam base. Once it was dry, I cut the excess around the base. I then applied medium acrylic gel to smooth out the harshness of the foil and provide an acrylic base to paint. I then sprayed the first coat of blue to the foil but actually need to glue the ship to the base before I continue the spraying.
Oh cool! It’s coming along great so far!
Thanks,
I glued the ship to the base and added some gel at the hull and for the bow and stern wake swells. These (all the white) will dry clear and I paint them blue and add turquoise in spots for under surface turbulence.
I’ll have to admit, it’s looking nice.[whstl] Maybe something I’ll have to take to the Nats in 2021 
Oh yeah, I was waiting to see what the wake was going to look like. Fantastic!!! [ht]
Looks stupendous! Big thanks for posting the process and details. I’m going to try this out on a water base on my shelf of doom. possibly recoverable With your help [8-|]
Thank you gentelmen.
Now again, the white areas will dry clear however, the finished product will look very similar once I add the cotton.
'Lots of happy waves… ’
‘Happy little waves!!!’
And remember, if you mess up, it’s just a happy accident.
Steve, adding the foil really made a difference. I have used just foil, but not combined with the foam board. I gotta try it.
Thanks Scott.
I believe at this point I need to bring Mr. Sprue Can back in on the fun and finish the bases together. Maybe I can find one of those frames for the Spruance as well.
Hey Steve, your ship dio is looking great!
As for me I have had too many distractions and not enough time. I WILL work to finish it but it’s kind of on hold right now.
Keep up the great work!
Hey modelcrazy! May I sign up with my Revell USS Forrestal? [:D] It came from an antique shop (a rescue from the ultimate “Shelf of Doom”) and is somewhat started. Also, there was no guarantee that it came with all of its parts; but it is, by my count, mostly there.
I like seeing these old kits being built.
Some updated pictures on my flea scale build. This resin and PE is really a new experience for me. I like it.
Absolutly KJV. I’ll put you on the roster and dito Scott
Scott, supper job on the KS. Nice PE my old friend.