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Post by wbill76 on Nov 30, 2015 11:38:38 GMT -5
Decals applied like a pro!  From where I'm standing (CET) it is tomorrow - where's my daily hit?  The decals put up a hard fight Dierk, I even had to trim them with special scissors!  There's always a feed delay for our European affiliates, sorry for that! |
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Post by wing_nut on Nov 30, 2015 12:24:11 GMT -5
WOWZERS! That is something to look at right there. Great job. Did they have guy manning the 6 guns on top of the turret during a bombardment?
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 30, 2015 12:50:34 GMT -5
WOWZERS! That is something to look at right there. Great job. Did they have guy manning the 6 guns on top of the turret during a bombardment? I've often wondered the same thing Marc! I know that in previous configurations there were optical range finders mounted in those spots so it would've been possible for the crew to occupy those positions while the 14-inch guns were in action. Talk about a front-row seat to the action though! |
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Post by wouter on Nov 30, 2015 14:49:16 GMT -5
Thanks the heavens for that lol
Cheers
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Post by armorguy on Nov 30, 2015 15:58:51 GMT -5
Jeez now I'm falling in love with a battleship !
***Andy, she's mine, I want to marry her !
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 30, 2015 16:13:19 GMT -5
Jeez now I'm falling in love with a battleship ! ***Andy, she's mine, I want to marry her ! He'll fight for it AG, better watch out! |
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 30, 2015 22:17:33 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on Nov 30, 2015 23:03:18 GMT -5
Congratulations on the finish Bill!! She's a real beauty!! Perfect amount of weathering with all sorts of eye candy across her decks!! Well done, as if.... |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 1, 2015 0:08:57 GMT -5
Jeez now I'm falling in love with a battleship ! ***Andy, she's mine, I want to marry her ! NOOOOOO!!! I am too late... damn it! But she is my favorite! On serious note, it is truly one of best builds I have seen out of your man cave in El Paso! This is something I will always remember just like your 100th cutaway build. |
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Post by S e r z h--Rest In Peace on Dec 1, 2015 0:15:28 GMT -5
I've been waiting for this day! Bill - congratulations to the end! Beautifully and accurately!
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 1, 2015 0:17:25 GMT -5
Thanks Todd! Glad you enjoyed the adventure! Jeez now I'm falling in love with a battleship ! ***Andy, she's mine, I want to marry her ! NOOOOOO!!! I am too late... damn it! But she is my favorite! On serious note, it is truly one of best builds I have seen out of your man cave in El Paso! This is something I will always remember just like your 100th cutaway build. Thanks Andy! You've got to be quick around here these days!  It's definitely one of my favorites as well. |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 1, 2015 0:18:31 GMT -5
I've been waiting for this day! Bill - congratulations to the end! Beautifully and accurately! Thanks Serzh! Hope you weren't waiting too long, it was a fun project. |
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Post by delta on Dec 1, 2015 0:20:42 GMT -5
Phenomenal, and a great epic build to watch here on the forum. I'm glad you finished it in time for the MoM too It's just so detailed!!! |
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Post by wouter on Dec 1, 2015 1:45:14 GMT -5
It was a blast, I tell you that! What a result and most enjoyable to keep up with this thread. And in the end you built her so fast  Thanks for converting me lol Definitely one to be VERY proud of Cheers |
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Post by thechaos on Dec 1, 2015 2:33:01 GMT -5
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Post by dierk on Dec 1, 2015 5:57:10 GMT -5
Stunning result! I'll have to leave it at that - simply run out of superlatives over the course of the last 16 pages...
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Post by wing_nut on Dec 1, 2015 8:36:49 GMT -5
Your other builds that were sitting on the shelf thinking they were in the lead for a personal best just got nervous. What a finish. Love the photo of the Kingfisher on the turret. And talk about sneaking on in under the wire or the MoM!
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 1, 2015 9:01:13 GMT -5
Another beauty Bill really what more can I say.
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 1, 2015 13:07:22 GMT -5
Delta, glad you enjoyed the ride! It's amazing how far technology and detail level has come with models and ships in particular. Hard to believe that the only thing I needed to add to what was in the box for this build was just some metal gun barrels! Wouts, you're hooked now! Yamato is calling... As for the build speed, well there's a war on and I have to try to keep up in my own way with the likes of Dupes and Tony Lee! Chaos and Anthony, much appreciated gents! Dierk, hard to believe it ran to 16 pages eh? I appreciate the extensive use of your vocabulary throughout the voyage my good sir. Marc, they will be even more nervous when it gets its own special display case and shelf arrangements. Just made it under the deadline due to the extra holiday-induced bench time availability. Of all the details on this one, I have to say that I was most pleased with how the Kingfisher turned out as it was the one thing I was most unsure of!
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Post by Leon on Dec 1, 2015 16:26:44 GMT -5
Congrats on a great finish Bill! Really enjoyed following along. |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 1, 2015 17:16:27 GMT -5
Thanks Leon! It was quite the adventure. |
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Post by Rick on Dec 2, 2015 19:56:08 GMT -5
Amazing work Bill. Attention to detail is mind boggling.
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 2, 2015 19:58:51 GMT -5
Amazing work Bill. Attention to detail is mind boggling. Rick Thanks Rick! Did my best to dress up the old lady in style. |
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Post by Rick on Dec 2, 2015 20:01:15 GMT -5
Well, you really turned this 'ol broad into a real battle ax babe with your plastic surgery! Rick |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 5, 2015 8:03:50 GMT -5
Followed this one on FB. Regardless of the subject you always put 110% into every build and it really shows on the Old Gal here. Fantastic work as always Bill. Looking forward to seeing the wingie get built.
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 5, 2015 10:59:34 GMT -5
Followed this one on FB. Regardless of the subject you always put 110% into every build and it really shows on the Old Gal here. Fantastic work as always Bill. Looking forward to seeing the wingie get built. Thanks Rob! Had a blast with it and the wingie has already pulled into the next slot on the tarmac. |
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Post by M1Carbine on Dec 5, 2015 23:56:59 GMT -5
Stunning!
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 5, 2015 23:58:20 GMT -5
Thanks Bob! |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 6, 2015 3:15:10 GMT -5
Congrats again Bill, you rock my good friend !
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 6, 2015 13:04:53 GMT -5
Congrats again Bill, you rock my good friend ! Thanks AG! |
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