LIBERTY CALL

[themongoose]

Well I did it to myself again… Just as I was thinking I was finishing stuff up to get back on the Kittyhawk. I added another human interest bill to my list! So we had a gentleman stop by the Wright Field Scale Modelers meeting yesterday looking for someone to build a ship for him. he’s developed these benign tremors and he can’t build anymore. His dad was on the liberty ship White Falcon in 1944 and 45. It was his first posting as an Ensign in the engine room. So I volunteered to build the ship for him. 😁 my son inherited the same thing from my father-in-law and so it was pretty meaningful to be able to do something for him. I got started on it last night during the Bengals game and I ended up home sick after lunch today so I’ve made a little bit more progress on it. it will be out of the box and on a calm sea base so I don’t honestly think it will take too long.














This is a Trumpeter kit, 1/350 of the Jeremiah O’Brien. Pretty nice so far, plus there’s some fine detail in here, at least in terms of the parts that are included. I anticipate it will build up into a nice looking ship!

[stikpusher]

Very nice project! Not only for subject material, but also for the starting reason. That ship is in San Francisco at the waterfront with plenty of photos available online for reference. I took a few myself when I was there a few years ago. We didn’t get to go aboard at that time due to some renovation work in progress.







Look at all those recessed panel lines & rivets… (sarcasm off) 😉

[themongoose]

Oh superb info Stik!! Will go check out that site. I was just sitting here deciding how much work to do on the hull. I think I can easily add those “recessed panel lines” 🤣😂 Seriously tho, I think I will add some shadows and try to show some weld lines. Looks like themaddmongoose tape will cover the steel plate width, which seems pretty uniform on these ships from your pics. I’ll see what’s on the museum site.

[Tojo72]

Very cool,a nice kit,looking forward to it.

They used to have a cruise out of Baltimore on the John Brown,another Liberty Ship.

[handiabled]

Bookmarked! There's a few converted WWII ships still cruising the Great Lakes that we've caught coming into port more than once like the Lee A. Tregurtha.

[moparmadness]

A ship riggers dream! That’s gonna take quite a bit of thread.

[tcoat]

I picked up that kit from the O'Brian's gift shop when I visited several years ago. Spent all day climbing around it. There was the most incredible beachhead diorama in the hold.



I started the model when I gout home but didn't have the right paint so like normal I put it away and haven't even thought of it since. Now I have to find it and finish I guess.

As far as it got. Used to show how big the I-400 is in the same scale.

[themongoose]

Nov 19, 2024 10:29:46 GMT -5 moparmadness said:

A ship riggers dream! That’s gonna take quite a bit of thread.

funny i was thinking the same thing!! probably take longer to rig then to build. heck, i've got the masts and all the little subassemblies done already. painting the hull today and then i'll post an update...to be continued!

[themongoose]

dang that dio looks awesome! now i'm wondering if there's any pics online. wave action looks real.
i didn't realize how big those subs were either till you put them side by side!

[tcoat]

Nov 19, 2024 15:14:18 GMT -5 themongoose said:

dang that dio looks awesome! now i'm wondering if there's any pics online. wave action looks real.
i didn't realize how big those subs were either till you put them side by side!

That pic is from online. Not sure where or if I even saved the couple I took since they were crappy.

Check these out


www.cnet.com/pictures/jeremiah-o-brien/

[dodgy]

I like the reason for your build, so I'm coming along for the ride. Now bookmarked.

[themongoose]

Fast progress so far. The kit actually fits together nicely.
I’m oil canning the hull today. I keep getting better at this. It’s a technique where I’ve learned the hard way that less is better. Even this may be a little too bold. In the past I’ve ended up losing most of my preshading because I applied the top coat too thick in order to cover the heavy black shading. This one may work out better. We’ll see tomorrow.

[handiabled]

Some color on top should give an excellent effect with your pre-shading.

[406 Silverado]

That oil canning effect sure makes a difference in the appearance of that hull Chris and you're off to a great start with this build. Looking forward to the next update potna.


Tony (tcoat): That diorama is just amazing.....

[tcoat]

Nov 20, 2024 6:14:40 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

That oil canning effect sure makes a difference in the appearance of that hull Chris and you're off to a great start with this build. Looking forward to the next update potna.


Tony (tcoat ): That diorama is just amazing.....

It really is. There are loads of pictures and a couple of videos online. All 1/72 so reminds me of dukemaddog 's table!

[dodgy]

That hull looks amazing! Really looking forward to the next stage.

[themongoose]

Ok gang I think I’m able to make this work. For a little background, the 1st time I tried this it came out great…and then I apparently lost the technique or I just got lucky the 1st time because I’ve never recreated the look. With this one I think I’m almost there.
These 1st 3 are with just 1 haze grey coat applied, plus some extra coverage over the heavier black lines to blend them in.








Then here it is with an overall wide pattern spray over the entire hull.

[kyledehart5]

Very cool! Great subject and an awesome reason for the build too. Nice work so far and on the base too. Looking forward to more.

[tcoat]

Oh that hull is looking outstanding. That method seems to be working this time around. Far more ambitious a project than I would ever undertake but looks to be worth the extra work.

[Golikell]

Very effective painting...

[handiabled]

I think your technique gave an outstanding result!

[brandonk]

Wow, this is really starting to pop. Can't wait to see where this goes.

[moparmadness]

Those big broad sides will really lend themselves well for a lot of rich weathering.

[themongoose]

You guys are great!
More progress, tho it’s stopped now for the Browns Steelers game!!
Working on the deck now. These seams are finicky. Thought I had them with the ca and spot putty but fine lines are still showing up. I added high build primer as final step. Now I will let it dry till tomorrow, then wet sand and see if that hides the seams completely.

[moparmadness]

Is it typical for 1/350 ships to have multi-sectional decks? My Revell Tirpitz is molded as one piece. Would be tough to fill/sand a deck with wood plank detail.

[themongoose]

Tamiya did both Prince of wales and king George the 5th in 3 pieces, the Enterprise AC was in 3. All my recent Trumpeter kits have been single piece, tho this one is from 2004 and is 3 pieces. I think it’s a company thing.