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Post by wbill76 on Mar 29, 2014 20:04:30 GMT -5
Off and running Marc! Looking good so far.
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 30, 2014 9:47:49 GMT -5
Robbo, I hope I don't disappoint you  Dicky, thanks mate, ...the friendly and sea faring kind  Leon, that sounds like a plan. You won't get any argument from me. Jeff 1 and Jeff 2, thanks guys. Jeff 2, like the man said ... Come on in... the water's fine! Thanks Bill, it's coming together. getting to that "it looks like something" state. Work continues. And if I didn't say it already (and even if I did) CRIKEY! Small parts abound! None of this is glued in place yet but work on the superstructure continues. As I get the sub--Assemblies together it reminds me of an episode of "Build It Bigger" on the building of an aircraft carrier and the crane moving giant sections of the ship[ that where pre-assembled into position.   |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 30, 2014 11:20:33 GMT -5
Sweeeeeet WN. Leave it just like that, it looks awesome  |
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Post by Leon on Mar 30, 2014 12:16:02 GMT -5
Looking really good Marc.All ahead forward.  |
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 30, 2014 15:24:48 GMT -5
Jeff, Leon.. Thanks guys. So Dicky... have you ever had a CAT scan? Maybe they can figure out how you get so tongue twisted  It's all CA bro. Gap filling and gel. |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 30, 2014 15:28:55 GMT -5
What had I missed, fantabulous build Marc. Can't wait to see some paint on this one, you're really doing an outstanding job |
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 30, 2014 16:26:21 GMT -5
I am thinking I should probably encourage you. Nyuk, Nyuk.
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 30, 2014 19:40:50 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 30, 2014 21:07:08 GMT -5
Looking good Marc, definitely starting to take shape!
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Post by sabre on Mar 31, 2014 8:09:21 GMT -5
Great progress Wing-Nut, it's really starting to come together with the PE on it mate.
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 31, 2014 13:21:05 GMT -5
Bill, Sabre... thanks guys. I was going to do the camo version and still may. But for a 1st ship it's probably wiser to go with the KISS method, even though that is so not like me . And, I kind of like the look after I pulled all the tape off.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 31, 2014 14:21:11 GMT -5
Looking great!!! Did the base come with the kit??? They look good and not too small you know...
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Post by imatanker on Mar 31, 2014 15:22:12 GMT -5
Outstanding Marc. Colors please?
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Post by Tojo72 on Mar 31, 2014 16:54:18 GMT -5
It's moving very quickly,nice clean lines on the hull
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Post by dupes on Mar 31, 2014 18:26:57 GMT -5
Already? Damn.
I guess I WAS gone all weekend, but still!
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 31, 2014 18:45:24 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Jeff, I took a better shot without the flash. The paints are Lifecolor. They make US Navy colors, individually and sets. The hull is 5N Navy Blue the boot stripe is actually Tamiya black. The hull red is also Lifecolor but it's FS 10076 It gets that orange cast, like at the prow, from the lighting. The color under the portholes it what it really looks like. I read on one of the war ship forums that it's a good match for a ready mixed paint. I have the 20 B Deck Blue for the deck and upper surfaces when ready for that step.  |
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 31, 2014 19:01:25 GMT -5
OH and sorry Andy. Yes that base came in the box.
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 31, 2014 19:02:16 GMT -5
NICE base!!! Not too small like I have seen in most kits... thanks Marc!
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Post by imatanker on Mar 31, 2014 19:30:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the info Dude. Again, it looks great.
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Post by Leon on Mar 31, 2014 21:34:32 GMT -5
Your paint work looks smooth as a baby's bottom Marc.Coming along nicely.  |
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Post by bullardino on Apr 1, 2014 8:59:31 GMT -5
I really like it. With some weathering it will be perfect |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 1, 2014 14:13:03 GMT -5
Sweet work on the hull and boot stripe Marc! Always a 'moment of truth' when you pull off that masking tape. |
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Post by bbrowniii on Apr 1, 2014 18:39:08 GMT -5
Suh-WEEEEET Marc. You are blasting through this one!
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Post by wing_nut on Apr 1, 2014 22:23:58 GMT -5
Hey guys thanks a lot. Bill, that was a moment of truth all right. The truth being a good portion of the hull red peeling off. The good news was it was all on the bottom so easy to fix...and hide.
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Post by wing_nut on Apr 3, 2014 19:12:38 GMT -5
Another day and a few more bits and bobs glued together. The bulk of the superstructure is now complete and next will be adding all he mute stuff that bristles all over this thing. Like deck guns, rafts, depth charges, lions, tiger and bears OH MY! Each anti aircraft is 5 parts with PE and the size of a booger.  Anyway... here he latest mock up of all the subs and it really looks like a ship now.   |
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Post by TRM on Apr 3, 2014 19:27:50 GMT -5
Thinking you have a nice grasp on things!!! Looking pretty smart there Marc!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 3, 2014 21:47:47 GMT -5
Great color on the ship! Can't imagine this... 5 PE pieces per anti-aircraft gun?!?!? Have fun... can't wait to see this! LOL
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Post by sabre on Apr 4, 2014 3:58:12 GMT -5
You have the Superstructure on already Wing_Nut... Looks great. Keep this pace up, you'll be pumping these Tin Cans out like Liberty Ships before you know it Mate.  |
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Post by robbo on Apr 4, 2014 4:56:47 GMT -5
Very nice painting, looks great sir
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Post by bullardino on Apr 4, 2014 10:07:03 GMT -5
Great job Marc, this one is getting better and better |
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It's all CA bro. Gap filling and gel.
