Rod The Fixer
Full Member
Model of the Month Winner August 2024
Member since: May 2021
Posts: 220
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
|
Post by Rod The Fixer on Mar 18, 2023 13:34:51 GMT -5
Hi everyone, I have had in the stash this old Trumpeter kit (2005) for quite some time ...  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr ![]() Source wikipedia I currently have this Concord publication as my only reference and I couldn't find any after market ... so I'll make the kit OOB ...  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr Any further help is, as usual, welcome. A quick look inside the "BIG" box:  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr The aircrafts ...  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr |
|
Rod The Fixer
Full Member
Model of the Month Winner August 2024
Member since: May 2021
Posts: 220
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
|
Post by Rod The Fixer on Mar 18, 2023 13:35:18 GMT -5
|
|
Rod The Fixer
Full Member
Model of the Month Winner August 2024
Member since: May 2021
Posts: 220
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
|
Post by Rod The Fixer on Mar 18, 2023 13:35:34 GMT -5
Elevator safety barriers replaced ...  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr Flight deck assembled ...  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr |
|
Rod The Fixer
Full Member
Model of the Month Winner August 2024
Member since: May 2021
Posts: 220
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
|
Post by Rod The Fixer on Mar 18, 2023 13:35:48 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by mustang1989 on Mar 18, 2023 13:37:12 GMT -5
I would go stir crazy with all of that PE!! I have nothing but respect for folks that tackle ship projects as there is just so much going on with this type of modeling. Details everywhere!!  |
|
Rod The Fixer
Full Member
Model of the Month Winner August 2024
Member since: May 2021
Posts: 220
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
|
Post by Rod The Fixer on Mar 25, 2023 3:38:08 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Leon on Mar 25, 2023 3:50:50 GMT -5
Looking good!
|
|
|
|
Post by Tojo72 on Mar 25, 2023 4:46:24 GMT -5
Looking forward I've seen some nice ones.
|
|
|
|
Post by Tobi on Mar 25, 2023 7:16:45 GMT -5
That PE looks like some job. Nice progress so far.
I have good memories of the Kuznetsov... Microprose F-14 Fleet Defender, 1994:
My Wingman and me were on CAP with VF-41, West of the Norwegian coast, when he was shot down out of nowhere. There were two good chutes and six SU-27 looking for trouble. A quick call for the "Ready-5" and next I found myself in one of the most intense fur-balls I ever experienced in a computer game. I managed to down four of the enemy jets, one was caught by the support and the last managed to escape. Turned out a Russian carrier group had launched an all-out attack on the Nimitz. We hauled a$$ back to the carrier to intercept incoming anti-ship missiles, with no ordnance left on my aircraft except for the guns. The Nimitz took heavy damage, but under billowing clouds of black smoke she was still there. A Strike Group then in return went out and sank the Kuznetsov. It was a good day.
|
|
Joe Rix
Forum Moderator 
Member since: January 2023
Posts: 1,536 
MSC Staff
|
Post by Joe Rix on Mar 25, 2023 7:29:39 GMT -5
What a very cool subject. Certainly am impressive load of PE to go with it. Appears that you are off to an excellent start on this epic undertaking. Excited to follow you on this journey.
|
|
|
|
Post by Mence on Mar 29, 2023 14:39:16 GMT -5
Never built a floaty, probably never will but it doesn't stop me appreciating somebody elses fine work.
|
|
|
|
Post by tcoat on Mar 30, 2023 8:12:52 GMT -5
I am envious of anybody that can actually finish a 1/350 ship. I have at least 3 carriers about 40% complete that have sat on the Shelf of Doom for at least 8 years now.
|
|
armornutii
Full Member
Member since: March 2023
crystevens@hotmail.com
Posts: 1,201
Mar 18, 2023 17:45:08 GMT -5
Mar 18, 2023 17:45:08 GMT -5
|
Post by armornutii on Mar 30, 2023 8:23:28 GMT -5
That kit languishes in my stash, think I picked it up in Shreveport,La.
Impressed by the MASSIVE box, have not looked into PE for it yet as I don't have room to display the beast....yet.
Being a Cold War Veteran and a sailor to boot Russian ships hold a special interest for me. Know your enemy so to speak.
Only seen one Russian ship while deployed, it was an intelligence gathering vessel, came within 500yrds Port beam during an unrep operation. Capt. requested an " emergancy breakaway, kicked Ranger into hi gear and we departed area at a tremendous rate of fuel consumption.
I remember it was a BIG ship bristling with radar and antenna. Being an idiot and thinking I was funny I flipped them the obligatory bird... Of course more than likely they never saw it.
Thanjs for stoking the boilers and keeping my interest alive to build that behemoth.
|
|
|
|
Post by robbo on Mar 30, 2023 11:19:51 GMT -5
That really looks like a kit with a lot of detail, I'll be keeping an eye on this
|
|
Rod The Fixer
Full Member
Model of the Month Winner August 2024
Member since: May 2021
Posts: 220
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
|
Post by Rod The Fixer on Apr 6, 2023 12:09:07 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by chromdome35 on Apr 6, 2023 13:22:50 GMT -5
You are doing a great job on this. Are you going to add any details to the deck...Planes, Equipment, etc? This would be a great compliment to my recent build of the Moskva.   |
|
|
|
Post by mustang1989 on Apr 6, 2023 15:37:36 GMT -5
This is just incredible work!! There's so much to look at and you're not anywhere near close to being done with this. There's a guy named Steve Luckinbil on another forum that builds ships and I have to say that you guys are just out of this world with this stuff. Keep 'er comin' Rod.....this is truly a gem to look at in any build stage.
|
|
|
|
Post by Tobi on Apr 7, 2023 3:52:03 GMT -5
You are doing a great job on this. Are you going to add any details to the deck...Planes, Equipment, etc? This would be a great compliment to my recent build of the Moskva. Suitable for beginners! |
|
|
|
Post by Leon on Apr 7, 2023 4:39:35 GMT -5
Making nice progress on this Rod!
|
|
Real G
Full Member
Member since: April 2023
Posts: 914
|
Post by Real G on Apr 7, 2023 14:53:26 GMT -5
You are doing a great job on this. Are you going to add any details to the deck...Planes, Equipment, etc? This would be a great compliment to my recent build of the Moskva. I would buy this! Not to build mind you, but just to collect that amazing box art! A true testament to Soviet Cold War ingenuity and forward thinking. I do not think any other country in the world has been able to successfully develop a modern convertible submarine/cruiser! |
|
|
|
Post by tcoat on Apr 7, 2023 16:51:21 GMT -5
This would be a great compliment to my recent build of the Moskva. I would buy this! Not to build mind you, but just to collect that amazing box art! A true testament to Soviet Cold War ingenuity and forward thinking. I do not think any other country in the world has been able to successfully develop a modern convertible submarine/cruiser! Ummmmm   ![]() |
|
themongoose
Full Member
June '24 & Oct '24 MoM Winner
Member since: April 2023
Model of the Month Winner-June 2024
Posts: 659
Apr 1, 2023 21:17:56 GMT -5
Apr 1, 2023 21:17:56 GMT -5
|
Post by themongoose on Apr 7, 2023 20:56:04 GMT -5
How’s the detail on this kit? I can’t really tell from the photos. Love these big carries so interested in following along. That PE’s going to add a lot.
|
|
Rod The Fixer
Full Member
Model of the Month Winner August 2024
Member since: May 2021
Posts: 220
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
|
Post by Rod The Fixer on Apr 8, 2023 8:43:08 GMT -5
How’s the detail on this kit? I can’t really tell from the photos. Love these big carries so interested in following along. That PE’s going to add a lot. The kit detail is not so bad, considering the kit is from 2005, and the fitting is good. |
|
Rod The Fixer
Full Member
Model of the Month Winner August 2024
Member since: May 2021
Posts: 220
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
|
Post by Rod The Fixer on Apr 8, 2023 8:43:23 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by mustang1989 on Apr 8, 2023 9:08:44 GMT -5
Man you're really going the extra mile on this one Rod. The results of all that masking speak for themselves. I've always admired ship models and I've often thought of building a destroyer just to say that I've built something in the marine world. Looking good potna and looking forward to seeing more.
|
|
|
|
Post by tcoat on Apr 8, 2023 9:48:15 GMT -5
Masking for white line painting ... I think the look of the deck is more realistic like this, rather than using decals ... what do you think? Are you going to weather the deck? The lines look perfect. Too perfect. |
|
|
|
Post by tcoat on Apr 8, 2023 9:50:57 GMT -5
Man you're really going the extra mile on this one Rod. The results of all that masking speak for themselves. I've always admired ship models and I've often thought of building a destroyer just to say that I've built something in the marine world. Looking good potna and looking forward to seeing more. I would recommend the Revel 1/144 Corvette. Relatively easy for a ship model and the scale is nice for detailing.  |
|
themongoose
Full Member
June '24 & Oct '24 MoM Winner
Member since: April 2023
Model of the Month Winner-June 2024
Posts: 659
Apr 1, 2023 21:17:56 GMT -5
Apr 1, 2023 21:17:56 GMT -5
|
Post by themongoose on Apr 8, 2023 16:23:52 GMT -5
Yep painting the lines is a big improvement.
Do you have any pics of the deck to go off of for weathering? I know early on you had limited info it sounded like.
|
|
Real G
Full Member
Member since: April 2023
Posts: 914
|
Post by Real G on Apr 8, 2023 16:25:40 GMT -5
Ummmmm Yes, but the Surcouf was a submarine with surface ship guns. The Moskva was a surface ship that turned into a submarine! Can't beat that! ![]() |
|
Rod The Fixer
Full Member
Model of the Month Winner August 2024
Member since: May 2021
Posts: 220
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
May 8, 2021 14:52:19 GMT -5
|
Post by Rod The Fixer on Apr 10, 2023 2:56:09 GMT -5
|
|
