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Post by themongoose on Jun 16, 2024 17:32:46 GMT -5
Here is my out of the box USS Midway! The completed model is a great showpiece. Overall, I spent 3 months building the kit. I spent a couple hours in the evenings during the week and a couple devoted Saturdays and Sundays on assembly and painting. The fit and lack of a need for putty make the build enjoyable. You’ll have the typical time with photoetch, take your time and look for as many references as possible to complete it. These fine details really add to the finished look of Trumpeter’s USS Midway CV-41 model. The PE on the island is a real bear. I'd have to do this a 3rd time to really make it look nice. That's probably the only part I'd like to improve on. The flight deck is my favorite part. It just seems to look the part of an aircraft carrier from WW2, even though she was late to the party ![](https://i.postimg.cc/g295Wqzp/9-Aircraft3.jpg) I have an idea for adding signal flags like I've seen in some pictures, where they drape from the main mast to the bow and stern. I posted up a question on model warships and one of the guys added a link to the standard! Here's an excerpt... ![](https://i.postimg.cc/4y7LCnjn/IMG-5708.jpg) NAVAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROCEDURES FLAGS, PENNANTS & CUSTOMS NTP 13 (B) AUGUST 1986 CHAPTER 7 DRESS AND FULL-DRESS SHIP 704. RAINBOW COLORS a. On occasions of full-dress ship, in addition to dressing the mastheads with the U.S. or foreign national ensign(s), a rainbow of signal flags and pennants, arranged in the order prescribed herein, shall be displayed. The rainbow shall reach from the foot of the jackstaff to the mastheads and thence to the foot of the flagstaff.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 16, 2024 17:51:52 GMT -5
I have yet to build an aircraft carrier Chris but builds like this one spur me on to the idea of taking on at some point. Great work on this beauty from the aircraft to the PE compliments and on to the painting of this beauty. Some very good work went into this build and it shows.
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Post by handiabled on Jun 17, 2024 2:34:01 GMT -5
I like the oil canned effect you added. The flight deck looks outstanding as well. Wonderful job on this!
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Post by Leon on Jun 17, 2024 5:57:24 GMT -5
She's a real beauty Chris! Congrats on a great job.
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Post by armornutii on Jun 17, 2024 7:24:44 GMT -5
You make even an OOB build look spectacular Chris, knowing how talented you are in must have been a " challenge" to not stray into AMS, LOL. That's going to the Nats right?
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Post by BattleScale Collectica Show on Jun 17, 2024 8:42:54 GMT -5
Brandon and I discuss this model on BSC Episode 2, but it is totally something else to see it built!
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Post by lyle on Jun 17, 2024 9:00:58 GMT -5
Quite a build. A real fine piece of work. The signal flags would be an excellent addition.
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Post by Medicman71 on Jun 17, 2024 11:55:51 GMT -5
Very nice build!
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Post by themongoose on Jun 17, 2024 12:38:10 GMT -5
You make even an OOB build look spectacular Chris, knowing how talented you are in must have been a " challenge" to not stray into AMS, LOL. That's going to the Nats right? Sure is! I’m working on a box with foam in it for transport. That really fine PE on top of the mast is going to be tough to keep intact me thinks 🤪
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Post by keavdog on Jun 17, 2024 13:09:11 GMT -5
Awesome job. I also have never built a carrier. Inspiring work for sure.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 18, 2024 3:29:23 GMT -5
What a great build!! I've never built any ships at all but I sure do love looking at them. Wonderful work.
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