Recent content by Leviathan

Great paint buddy. I was thinking of painting my BD for the very same reason (the US NAVY stencil). What kind of color did u use?

Hi Jeremiah Sorry, I just came across this old conversation and realized that I never actually replied to your last question, is that true? If so I apologize, will try to remember where I found that and let you know for sure. In the meantime, how is your research going? Where the links I...

Hi everyone These boots are really looking nice -> but searching on the website of SMW I can't find them? There's a USN package deal @ 340 USD currently and there are USN Boondockers @ 199 a pair but they don't have 1/2 sizes in the shop and the sole / stitching looks different to what B-Man...

Here's a picture I found which looks very similar to yours.

Hi Jeremiah Have you done some research on the ship? I am currently researching on another vessel and found a couple of sites like navsource.com / archives.gov & archive.org very useful. If you're lucky (and interested) there are - of course depending on the ship - very interesting documents...

@Silver Surfer : Thank you for the "us 220grit" -> I will wait until the washing is done and if it comes out the way I hope it. If at all (not sure yet) I would just use it very cautiously. @Thomas Koehle : Very interesting the marking with "TURRET xxx" and also the point these jackets were...

Somehow the "as authentic as possible" virus has caught me:-/ So here's an update on the "what ever color they could get hands on" topic. I started googling and someone took the effort to post an extensive article on WW2 ship camouflage and their paints (Wiki-Link). Obviously the paint used...

Thanks for the hints - will definitely wash first. For the paint I will do some more research, your quote "whatever they could get their hands on" sounds interesting (and logical), so let's see what I can dig out. I was thinking about using sandpaper too, but am not sure if that wouldn't be too...

Hi Carl Awesome project, kind of the stuff I am planning for once the kids are grown up. I have a couple of suggestions which might help you to get this done, I will send you a PN later. Have a nice sunday!

Hi Carl Sounds like an interesting but nevertheless very time consuming task. You posted a screenshot earlier, did I get it right that you have a hardcopy list which you go through manually? Line by line? Have you ever thought of having these lists scanned / digitized in any form? (Maybe you...

Hi everyone I was thinking about customizing one of my USN Deck Jackets for some time now. While I am quite sure on how the final result should look like, I am yet undecided on what would be the best way to achieve that. So here's what I am aiming for: Artwork / Paint Ship's name gets...

That‘s an awesome patch!

Wow, that’s a great life jacket. That‘s yours? Do you mind posting a picture of the label?

If anyone is interested kindly send me a message. Will ship worldwide for actual costs.

C52 by Leviathan posted Apr 21, 2019 at 3:26 PM