Battleship model from scratch

[johnkilo]

Put the first coat of paint on today.



The decks are not completely together, so that's why there is a weird gap.

[sheetsMMAfan]

Super fucking jealous John, that's amazing.

[Masato]

How did you get the hardwood texture on the deck? Looks great

What an honor to have seen this from the start in (near) real time.

When you began I had no idea what to expect. So cool to watch it come together. Keep posting, when its done take a nice pic and we'll all shoop the shit out of it!

[Edge Guerrero]

- It's looking really beautiful
Great work John

[johnkilo]

Thanks guys. Too get the wood plank effect on the deck, I stained the wood with a teak colored stain (battleships had teak wood decks), and then simply drew the planks on with an artists pen.

That is just the first coat. I am going to go in with a brush and paint it further, I hope to make it look worn and used like this model maker did for his ship:



Also, if you're wondering what those empty circle things are, they will have anti-aircraft guns in them soon.

[Edge Guerrero]

Also, if you're wondering what those empty circle things are, they will have anti-aircraft guns in them soon.

- You already put the guns?

[johnkilo]

Sorry for the lack of updates this past week, I'll get one up soon.

[sheetsMMAfan]

Came here after I was notified you posted with MAJOR excitement to see where you were with the project! but no pics....

Cannot wait to see how far you guys got!

[johnkilo]

This is how it looks as of right now. Working on the anchor stuff in front.

[Edge Guerrero]

- Looks awesome John
Reminds-me of those miniatures that were used in movies before the CGI effects come

Cant wait to see the final product: