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wasn't it common practise to show the actual waterline with an black line on the drawing?

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No. Sometimes done as artistical preference in the beginning, but not required. Especially as a waterline is not quite a hard thing.

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If it is decided that I should do so it will be done. I will post a version with the black line to make everyone happy. The reason I did not and instead placed blue lines is because the waterline differed depending on the amount of consumables on board and the typical line was actually around two feet or so below the red and grey boundary.

well, that is exactly the reason why I always include that black waterline: it shows the waterline but it not dependent on the boot topping or the waterline markers. that said, you may do as you wish, as it seems there is no standard way of doing it.

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Just don't add black line.

So the black (plus very dark grey) waterline is NOT part of SB standards?
Forgive me asking for an explicit answer, but I was always convinced it is.

It's up to the individual artist. I prefer it as I normally draw USN vessels which have a defined black boot topping which should be depicted. But if IJN warships did not have boot topping, then IMO it's perfectly acceptable not to show it.

As for my comment re: Thiel, it's in reference to the snippy and rude posting style I've seen coming from him lately. It's just obnoxious and unnecessary.

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IJN Yamato pictured during full speed trials on October 30, 1941. She would still not be activated for another month an a half:



My interpretation:



The marked waterline as some have asked for:

Great work Erusia, she's beautiful.

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Looks fantastic either way!

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