tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446667072450435385.post4955535438368196013..comments2024-03-23T09:47:07.477+00:00Comments on Master Models: U-552 back on the bench!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446667072450435385.post-64590358557290981212014-03-02T20:30:22.347+00:002014-03-02T20:30:22.347+00:00The fading below the waterline was achieved by fli...The fading below the waterline was achieved by flicking the stiff brush loaded with highly diluted white oil paint and lighter fluid. It dries very quick creating the darker boarder like outline. Normally it isn't good thing, because it leaves the stains- in this case was perfect. Hope it helps.<br />The case is hand built. I paid the glass guy 60£ to make the dome, and my friend made the wooden base for it. I got the devil badge, and the submarine crest from E-bay.amd39https://www.blogger.com/profile/10566600354957631375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1446667072450435385.post-20282862314400687532014-03-02T12:47:01.437+00:002014-03-02T12:47:01.437+00:00That looks excellent! I like the weathering effec...That looks excellent! I like the weathering effect you have on the lower half of the hull (is that the right terminology?) and am trying figure out how you achieved it. I've also been admiring that rather handsome display case!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com