Phil Hall | 20 Aug 2014 10:51 a.m. PST |
I finally have started on the Old Glory 1/600 ships and realized that I don't know for sure what the deck color is of the buff and white color scheme. Old Glory Shipyard paints EVERYTHING above the white hull in buff, including the decks. I don't think that is correct and believe they were probably left natural and sealed. I do know at one time the Illinois had her anchor chains painted white but the deck color in that photo could go either way: buff or natural. Does anyone know for sure? |
stecal | 20 Aug 2014 11:04 a.m. PST |
pretty sure you are looking for natural wood that is holystoned well into the 1930-40's. Depending on the type of wood color may vary. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holystone |
Texas Jack | 20 Aug 2014 11:56 a.m. PST |
Decks are indeed a problem, as there are few color photos of that era. One thing is sure: Old Glory is wrong to paint US decks buff. I have used various colors over the years, depending on the navy and my mood. Generally, I use a light shade of brown, sometimes two parts deck tan with one part brown, and other combinations. I say, since no one you will ever meet in a game knows for sure, then use what to you looks good. There is one more thing to consider: many navies used a medium brown kind of linoleum for high traffic areas. So perhaps, if you really want to add some variety, you could make your decks two tone. |
Phil Hall | 20 Aug 2014 12:19 p.m. PST |
Thanks guys. There is a model of her sister ship Alabama aboard the last Alabama showing slightly darker decks than the buff color. I have also come across a photo I had looked at many times while trying to determine where the buff and white separated on the aft turret when I suddenly realized that the models turrets are completely wrong. The kit has the round monitor turrets but the Illinois class used the much more modern British turret, basically a more compact turret with a flat face. I could try scratching them up as the turret ring on the deck is correct or possibly grinding down the round turrets but I think I will probably just use them as they are. I still have three more ships to build,Texas, Maine, and Olympia. I can't wait to see what my research turns up on them as compared with the kits. |
Texas Jack | 20 Aug 2014 12:40 p.m. PST |
I think you are right to just use the turrets as is, after all, those other ships are calling! This era in naval history is just great, and for me I have had as much fun researching as getting my fleets together and playing. I love the ships, with all their quirks, and even the French fleet has its share of beautiful vessels. Except the Hoche. link |
Phil Hall | 20 Aug 2014 1:08 p.m. PST |
That is one ugly ship. What rules are you using, TJ? |
Virtualscratchbuilder | 20 Aug 2014 2:29 p.m. PST |
Old Glory Shipyard paints EVERYTHING above the white hull in buff, including the decks. I painted the Brooklyn you see on the OG site. The decks are brown/tan. That's how I paint almost all mine. TMP link link |
Texas Jack | 20 Aug 2014 2:32 p.m. PST |
I usually use my own homebrew rules, but I am also quite fond of Quickfire, from WTJ. Both rules I use are of the beer and pretzel variety rather than rivet counting. Not saying games like Seekrieg donīt have their place, just not my cup of tea. What about you? |
Phil Hall | 21 Aug 2014 12:49 p.m. PST |
I'm using Quickfire also. They play well and I think give a pretty accurate simulation from what I've read of Pre-Dreds. I'm thinking of getting the Naval Thunder rules for the period as I play their WWII rules and like them quite a bit. Great job of scratchbuilding on the ships. I think I'll probably go with a dark brown also. The models of various ships I've seen all seem to have a dark deck. |
tbeard1999 | 22 Aug 2014 2:50 a.m. PST |
I use Vallejo Panzer Colors Light Mud for my standard deck color: 1/1500 Cressy class armoured cruiser
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Texas Jack | 22 Aug 2014 6:41 a.m. PST |
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Phil Hall | 22 Aug 2014 10:56 a.m. PST |
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