USS OKLAHOMA

[41chevy]

It is resin from The Iron Shipwright.It is on going since 2008.Now it is not that long because I only was working on it from mid November to December 31, now it's on the bench and will be finished by 2024.. It is a memory model for my uncle who died on it at Pearl.

I had to do a massive rebuild/repair on the lower stern from a skinned over air void. IF SOME COMPANY. . .(TRUMPTER) would do the Nevada it's sister ship life would get easier.

Here is how it sits today. I scrapped an Arizona (which was replaced with the Eduard one) so many parts and assemblies can be worked in to the Okie particularly the secondary armament and the air defense. .   Paul

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[stikpusher]

Looking real good so far. Have you had a look on Shapeways for some 3-D printed items of what you’re looking for? Since the Pennsylvania Class and Oklahoma Class are similar, many of the fittings for those might work for your project.

[deafpanzer]

Looking great so far and I really love to follow ship builds so I am grateful that you are going to share your build with us here!

[406 Silverado]

This is definitely one build of yours that I have NOT seen before Paul. You've sure got alot of time invested in this one with the corrections and the addition of all the PE. Just beautiful work so far buddy.

[41chevy]

Jun 12, 2023 22:29:13 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Looking real good so far. Have you had a look on Shapeways for some 3-D printed items of what you’re looking for? Since the Pennsylvania Class and Oklahoma Class are similar, many of the fittings for those might work for your project.

I've ordered a few of the 3-D secondary armament parts for use on the Oklahoma and forgot about them until you mentioned it. One problem was most of the armament on both Oklahoma and the Nevada was specific to the two ships. The gun mounts and shields are the main difference. Still workable just time consuming and I need to work up it.

[Medicman71]

Very nice!

[stikpusher]

Jun 13, 2023 12:38:47 GMT -5 41chevy said:

Jun 12, 2023 22:29:13 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Looking real good so far. Have you had a look on Shapeways for some 3-D printed items of what you’re looking for? Since the Pennsylvania Class and Oklahoma Class are similar, many of the fittings for those might work for your project.

I've ordered a few of the 3-D secondary armament parts for use on the Oklahoma and forgot about them until you mentioned it. One problem was most of the armament on both Oklahoma and the Nevada was specific to the two ships. The gun mounts and shields are the main difference. Still workable just time consuming and I need to work up it.

Understandable. Especially at that time where armament fit was changing. Glad that at least you were reminded of those 3-D parts. 
I have the old 1/350 Arizona kit in my stash to tackle one day. I was planning on converting her to USS Pennsylvania in early 1942, but now that I am living in Arizona, I am thinking of building her as US Arizona in her final fit of late 1941. One day…

[Leon]

That is looking good!

[41chevy]

Jun 13, 2023 15:22:19 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Jun 13, 2023 12:38:47 GMT -5 41chevy said:

I've ordered a few of the 3-D secondary armament parts for use on the Oklahoma and forgot about them until you mentioned it. One problem was most of the armament on both Oklahoma and the Nevada was specific to the two ships. The gun mounts and shields are the main difference. Still workable just time consuming and I need to work up it.

Understandable. Especially at that time where armament fit was changing. Glad that at least you were reminded of those 3-D parts. 
I have the old 1/350 Arizona kit in my stash to tackle one day. I was planning on converting her to USS Pennsylvania in early 1942, but now that I am living in Arizona, I am thinking of building her as US Arizona in her final fit of late 1941. One day…

Is it the Eduard or the Hobby Boss kit have the Eduard enhanced kit done up to minor weathering and rigging.

The Hobby Boss and basic Eduard kit are the same molds BUT the Hobby Bsss plastic is "mushy" and seems to be recycled  from a mix mostly not polystyrene.I used all the Eduard PE, resin and # D printed parts.

The H.Boss kit I stripped for the Okie and tossed the rest.

2 Pics of the Arizona

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[Leon]

This is coming along nicely and nice work on the PE!

[406 Silverado]

Keep 'er comin' Paul! Just fantastic work going on with this.

[deafpanzer]

Love those older battleships with fatter hull! I have USS Texas but I am not sure if it comes from same class as your ship USS OK?

[stikpusher]

Jun 16, 2023 11:17:09 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Love those older battleships with fatter hull! I have USS Texas but I am not sure if it comes from same class as your ship USS OK?

Nah, the USS Texas is from an older class of WWI era battleships. 

[41chevy]

Jun 16, 2023 11:17:09 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Love those older battleships with fatter hull! I have USS Texas but I am not sure if it comes from same class as your ship USS OK?

USS Texas was launched in May of 1914 and is one of the two New York Class. The Oklahoma was launched in March of 1914 and is the second of Nevada Class. The Texas is also one of the last BB's with two Stacks  and the odd locations aft turrets.

[406 Silverado]

All new information to me. When I was a young teenager I was interested in these old battleships as they were just the coolest. LOTS of guns on top of VERY large ships. A true force to be reckoned with at the time.

[deafpanzer]

Jun 18, 2023 14:36:40 GMT -5 41chevy said:

Jun 16, 2023 11:17:09 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Love those older battleships with fatter hull! I have USS Texas but I am not sure if it comes from same class as your ship USS OK?

USS Texas was launched in May of 1914 and is one of the two New York Class. The Oklahoma was launched in March of 1914 and is the second of Nevada Class. The Texas is also one of the last BB's with two Stacks  and the odd locations aft turrets.

Too cool especially that they both were launched on same year! I wasn't sure if they were in same class and I have so much to learn about those ships! Thanks for taking your time to educate us. Karma 1+

[themongoose]

Nothing i like better than good old fashion customization! Looking like a great build. Following along :-)

[41chevy]

Found a 3 D printer who does a ton of ship item along with Armor and Aircraft items including items to enhance the old Revell ( 520 scale? ) kits from the late 50's Over 1000 5 star revues.

so I ordered stuff. Some is for the Oklahoma, Nevada Turret for a future build and a Cage Mast set to do an early 1930's Battleship. Possibly the Texas.
I'll get the parts in 2 weeks and give a revue.

www.model-monkey.com/

[406 Silverado]

Jun 24, 2023 14:15:34 GMT -5 41chevy said:

Found a 3 D printer who does a ton of ship item along with Armor and Aircraft items including items to enhance the old Revell ( 520 scale? ) kits from the late 50's Over 1000 5 star revues.

so I ordered stuff. Some is for the Oklahoma, Nevada Turret for a future build and a Cage Mast set to do an early 1930's Battleship. Possibly the Texas.
I'll get the parts in 2 weeks and give a revue.

www.model-monkey.com/

Man that is some crazy cool offerings!!! WOW!! Good LORD man. Thanks for sharing that Paul.

+1 Karma to you bro.

[themongoose]

Jun 24, 2023 14:15:34 GMT -5 41chevy said:

Found a 3 D printer who does a ton of ship item along with Armor and Aircraft items including items to enhance the old Revell ( 520 scale? ) kits from the late 50's Over 1000 5 star revues.

so I ordered stuff. Some is for the Oklahoma, Nevada Turret for a future build and a Cage Mast set to do an early 1930's Battleship. Possibly the Texas.
I'll get the parts in 2 weeks and give a revue.

www.model-monkey.com/

When i hit the link it just goes to model monkey. Can you share the vendor info and i’ll go look them up   Sounds like a good find!

[41chevy]

When you open the link you will see this menu at the very top of the page, click 1/350 - 1/1250. Than choose the ship type you want. 

Below is a copy of the "Menu"

Home , 1/4 - 1/325 scales , 1/350 - 1/1250 scales , Nameplates , New Models , Ship Plans , Shipping , More

This link MAY also work I hope

www.model-monkey.com/scales-350-1250

[deafpanzer]

WOW! I had no idea how many resin upgrade sets are available for the ships already. Thank you so much for sharing the link!