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I went over the ladder(s) with Neutral Grey, (which is actually lighter in tone than the Duplicolor Grey Primer of the upper hull). The ladders blend much better now and look considerably better.
That hatch covers will remain about the same. The color of the covers themselves matches the filming miniature perfectly. It is the surrounding dark grey that is not wholly accurate. But I rationalize, and consider the steel in this section to be of a different height, grade, or color!
I have added Neutral Grey and White streaking to the model, which has blended the weathering a bit better. Still have one more "Go" at it with the white tonight, as the weathering is still a tad "streaky" (sharply defined streaks).
I've been indecisive on adding the bow planes (they remain entirely uninstalled; not non-deployed). I think I will add them in a permanently deployed position, as the slots for the planes stand out quite a bit.
I cheated up on the Catepillar doors.
On the bow, I penciled them in, and did just basic ovals. In one reference shot, they looked oval; in another, they looked trapezoidal. Oval was easier. For the stern, I used a bit of the clear label making stuff, just to add some relief. Again, I simplified the shape. Their OK... I was just not up to building out the full door housing.
Their is a sensor/sonar bulb forward on the hull I've been trying to ignore. Not sure if I'll add it or not. I could create it in Sculpey or Apoxie sculpt and stick it on there, I suppose.
Still have to add the small vertical fins (forward of the rudder), the "beaver tail", and the props. Props on the kit are a different shape (not scalloped like on the filming model). They're pretty small. Not sure if I will try to reshape them or not.
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