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Post by TRM on Oct 20, 2014 17:30:30 GMT -5
Hello Folks, I am a bit off from ripping into this one but thought I would start up the thread to get the ball rolling. As the title suggests, this will be Gallery Models' 1/350 Scale USS Intrepid CVS-11. The kit box shows only this as 'CV' but her makeup and air wing puts the time frame in the mid 60's I believe after the SCB-125 refitting. I have not decided on what will be done yet really as there are some options here to play around with! In any case, it should prove interesting I think. All about having some fun, right? If you would like to check out what comes in the kit, Jim Starkweather has put together a nice review of this one on Model Shipwrights: modelshipwrights.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=10570 Please take the time to stop by and read the review! Without wasting anymore time, here is what I am looking at getting myself into... The obligatory box art  One 'big' hurdle with this build will be taking pictures. The kit does not actually fit in the photo booth too well....yet!  Some quick interesting notes on this kit are that she comes in just over 32 inches in length, there is 6 sheets of photo etch included with the kit and the sprue count is 33; however, 22 of the sprue are aircraft alone.      The deck of this ship has been nicely molded from what I am seeing at first glance.   The kit does come with a detailed hanger deck, but unfortunately that is the only detailing in the hanger bay included. Depending on how this gets laid out will depend on how much scratch building get done in the hanger I suppose!!  One other small note is the lacking of any hull plating details...this is easily dealt with when the time comes though. I still have something on the bench to take care of, one being my HMS Roberts which still has a little rigging to go. I think once I get the Roberts shipped off I will have an open slot in the graves for this one. As always, thanks to taking the time to stop by and have a look-see!! |
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Post by Tojo72 on Oct 20, 2014 20:00:53 GMT -5
Very nice, I guess this will be a long term project.There certainly is s lot going on there.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 22:20:21 GMT -5
O_M_G ! Look at that detail !
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Post by TRM on Oct 21, 2014 6:41:00 GMT -5
Tony - Thanks! I would assume long term at the moment. All depends on how quickly I finish some "other" things...LOL!! Carl - There is a fair amount of detail with this. I do wish the hull plating was there but as I mentioned above more or less, there are many ways to skin a cat!!  |
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Post by dupes on Oct 21, 2014 8:58:44 GMT -5
Whoah...she's a big one! Gonna be a while on this one, sir.
What sort of an airwing does the kit come with?
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Post by TRM on Oct 21, 2014 10:18:33 GMT -5
Dupes,
"The decals for the A-4B/C Skyhawks are generic and you can see that VA-15, VA-34, VA-66, VA-95 all had some distinctive colors (depending on which squadron(s) you're depicting) that will have to be replicated by hand and MODEX numbers are not provided
The decals for the VAW-121 (Det.11) E-1B Tracers are also generic and no MODEX numbers are provided
The decals for the A-1H/J Skyraider depict VA-176 with the distinctive tail art and MODEX numbers
The instructions indicate that the VA-176 Skyraiders are EA-1F and while it would be outstanding to have the EA-1Fs from VAQ-33 which were deployed on these cruises, the kit parts are single-seat A-1H/J aircraft and not the four-place A-1E/F.
The decals for the F-8C Crusaders depict VF-111 with their distinctive tail art, but no MODEX numbers
The decals for the HC-2 UH-2 are also generic but in this case, they're correct though no MODEX numbers"
I had to borrow this form Scalemates as you know me with those things with wings!! LOL!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 21, 2014 10:23:51 GMT -5
SWEEEEET!!! it even comes with lots of PE sheets... I spent a fortune on PE for my next ship build!
Not surprised... we know you lost your mind long time ago. Have fun!!!
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Post by JimD on Oct 21, 2014 10:25:20 GMT -5
Wow. This is going to be awesome you can count me in!
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Post by TRM on Oct 21, 2014 12:10:30 GMT -5
Thanks Andy! It does come loaded! As for the mind? Well lets hope that does not take over too much here !! LOL!!!! Hiya Jimmy! Thanks for climbing aboard! Lets hope you think the same way when I am done!! |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 21, 2014 15:42:46 GMT -5
No worries about this one fitting into the 'long term' slot, should be fun to see it all come together slowly but surely! Definitely will be a nice size when all built up.
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Post by TRM on Oct 21, 2014 15:47:58 GMT -5
Thanks Bill!! "Nice size"? LOL!! I can use it for a floatation device in the pool next summer!!  I am itching to get gluing for sure!! |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 22, 2014 12:35:00 GMT -5
Thanks Bill!! "Nice size"? LOL!! I can use it for a floatation device in the pool next summer!! I am itching to get gluing for sure!! No kidding! My HMS Dreadnought was 'only' 18 inches in length...this one's nearly 2x that.  |
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Post by TRM on Oct 22, 2014 12:50:40 GMT -5
Thanks Bill!! "Nice size"? LOL!! I can use it for a floatation device in the pool next summer!! I am itching to get gluing for sure!! No kidding! My HMS Dreadnought was 'only' 18 inches in length...this one's nearly 2x that. I hear Texas has room and everything is bigger down there! Done deal, I will send it down to you when I am done!! |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 23, 2014 13:07:35 GMT -5
I hear Texas has room and everything is bigger down there! Done deal, I will send it down to you when I am done!! The shipping alone would be a killer...never mind the cost for a case to protect it when it's built!  |
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Post by TRM on Oct 23, 2014 15:07:47 GMT -5
I could try and sail this one around the horn into the Gulf, but the gas would probably kill the pocketbook as well!! LOL!! Yeah, not too sure where this one will go when done....LOL!!!!
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Post by eastrock on Oct 23, 2014 20:00:16 GMT -5
this one is big... and would be a shelf eater, looking forward to it |
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Post by TRM on Oct 23, 2014 20:49:31 GMT -5
Thanks for sneaking on board ER!!! I will definitely have to do some case cleaning to fit this in there...LOL!!
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Post by eastrock on Oct 23, 2014 20:57:41 GMT -5
with 23 inches in length... this is no push over lol
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Post by TRM on Oct 24, 2014 6:52:07 GMT -5
23? Finishes out at close to 33" brotha!! LOL!!
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Post by eastrock on Oct 24, 2014 10:15:28 GMT -5
hmm that long? good luck on that brother!!! lol
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Post by Leon on Oct 24, 2014 16:55:29 GMT -5
Count me in Todd,this looks like an awesome project. |
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Post by TRM on Oct 24, 2014 19:49:16 GMT -5
Thanks ER...I get that all the time!!  Great to have you along Leon!! Grab the helm and start driving the big girl!! A lot of plastic between you and I lying aorund!! |
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Post by bbrowniii on Oct 24, 2014 20:39:31 GMT -5
WoW!!! Look at that kit!
Cannot wait to see it get the "T" treatment. So, what's it going to be? A cut-away with a full, scratchbuilt interior??
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Post by TRM on Oct 24, 2014 20:45:19 GMT -5
LOL...ahhhhhhh.....no! I could only imagine doing that Boyd!!  Not too sure where this will go but I know somewhere!!  It all comes down to the FUN Factor! Once I go through some gears, on goes the cruise and from there no telling where!!  |
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Post by `Boots` on Oct 31, 2014 18:55:49 GMT -5
Dagnabbit fella you`re a tricky one to find ((LOL)).........i checked armour first but then i remembered ya passion for the floaties, how we doing matey.....looks like another big box of tricks in the making , i`ll be back to check on progress bud so no slackin` ya hear lol |
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Post by TRM on Oct 31, 2014 19:11:50 GMT -5
BOOTS!!!!!!!! How the F**k are ya? Thanks for keeping tabs on me!! I actually just came up from the cave toting this egregiously large box in hand! Not that I will crack the darn thing yet, I am threatening and that is half the battle! Let me know if I get out of line at all!! LOL!!!
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Post by `Boots` on Oct 31, 2014 19:19:03 GMT -5
(((LOL))).......you know me fella, pop up like a bad smell, been on a low profile as of late and i`m just recovering from phase 2 of my operation (another collection of staples in me stomach......i look like a Hornby train set now ((LOL))) )
Good to hear ya all good tho pal and yeah no steppin` outta line ((LOL))..........just been havin` a snoop about and catching up, s`pose i`d better stick my latest little project up sometime......another civvy jobbie but i reckon ya might like!!, bit late now but i`ll pop somink up over the w/end.
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Post by TRM on Oct 31, 2014 19:46:45 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about more staples!! Works for you last night (for you right now) ...All Hallows Eve! I have my share of tracks my friend!! One day you and I will sit in some cockney pub having a pint and we can trade war stories! Looking forward to seeing what you have on the go! Be good my friend!! Talk with you soon!
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Post by dupes on Oct 31, 2014 20:24:17 GMT -5
I don't see any update pics yet, Todd. What gives?
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Post by TRM on Oct 31, 2014 20:41:36 GMT -5
Still in the Box!! ((((LOL))) "Coming out of the box" Soon - Toll Booth Willie
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I am itching to get gluing for sure!! 
Not too sure where this will go but I know somewhere!! 
It all comes down to the FUN Factor! Once I go through some gears, on goes the cruise and from there no telling where!! 
