K.u.K Torpedoboot SMS Elster – 1/350 WMM
My favourite model ship – SMS Elster, shown as on ca. 1901 – a small torpedo boat made using Schichau design for Austro-Hungarian Navy.
It was my first full-resin multimedia kit built some time ago. I have updated it with some scratch-built details using brass tubing/wires as well as transparent plastic (lantern). Rigging is made of nylon thread and stretched PS sprue (two different colours). The coco-grass (anti-slippery) mats on decks are replicated with pieces of painted and weathered decal.
Model was painted with Lifecolor acrylics (antifouling green) and Mr Color C-series lacquers. The weathering was done using various oils and Lifecolor Tensochromes.
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Bob Bailey said on January 7, 2020
I'm not a ship guy but I surely do like the looks of your build...really real.
Greg Kittinger said on January 7, 2020
Very unusual subject - I really like it. Excellent job bring a realistic finish to it.
Michel Verschuere said on January 7, 2020
Very nice ship and subject! Excellently executed! Congrats!
Jeff Bailey said on January 7, 2020
Beautifully done, Marek! It certainly looks shipshape.
Robert Royes said on January 7, 2020
Impressive work! looks great.