|
|
Post by eastrock on Nov 7, 2014 11:00:56 GMT -5
Hi There Guys!!! The ship is one of the waterlines series of Tamiya, the box maybe similar with another manufacturer. I just hope this will float at is say in the waterline series. the kit consist of 5 sprues and sheet of decal. on the box art the Saratoaga or Sis Sara was in painted in camoulflage scheme known as Measure 21 with Navy Blue Vertical surfaces and Light Gray flight deck and was also painted with a complex scheme known Measure 32/11a (Light Gray, Ocean Gray and Dull black areas. Well with all the paint suggestion, the instruction only comes up with one color scheme... will follow the Field Blue Option in which a friend of mine provided me a reference with faded color and streaks, I just hope I can pull this out... to keep it secret I'll name him Tiberius Toddeus. The box Art  The hull eventhough its 1/700 its still long at about 15 inches  the details of the Avengers and Hellcats are very detailed.  Cheers!!! |
|
|
|
Post by TRM on Nov 7, 2014 11:05:58 GMT -5
LOL...I heard the code name!! Nice looking kit there ER!! The Sara is a real looker!! Looking forward to seeing you make your way through the kit! Enjoy!!
|
|
|
|
Post by wbill76 on Nov 7, 2014 14:10:36 GMT -5
Should be a fun little project there ER!
|
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Nov 7, 2014 14:12:35 GMT -5
Great choice... it is going to be fun. Finally something bigger than those pig legs you eat out there! LOL
|
|
|
|
Post by eastrock on Nov 7, 2014 18:56:25 GMT -5
Todd I guess its not to secret after all hope this one stays afloat... lol
Bill thanks for checking yes its almost a shake and bake kit... with some delicate parts... Tamiya made good of the details especially on the avenger and hellcat
Andy nope change my mind I'm going for seafoods this month lol
|
|
|
|
Post by Leon on Nov 7, 2014 20:39:07 GMT -5
Count me in ER!! Looks like a nice project.
|
|
DennisM
Full Member
Member since: January 2012
Posts: 214
Jan 24, 2012 8:18:54 GMT -5
Jan 24, 2012 8:18:54 GMT -5
|
Post by DennisM on Nov 7, 2014 21:01:31 GMT -5
I would love to do one of these one day. Will be watching.
|
|
|
|
Post by `Boots` on Nov 8, 2014 19:50:48 GMT -5
Nice one ER..........didn`t have ya down as a floaty type of person, thought you was a car and bike man thru and thru lol, looks a great kit dude!!
|
|
|
|
Post by eastrock on Nov 9, 2014 4:10:07 GMT -5
Your on board, Leon just bring some candles  Go ahead Dennis it would be fun out of the comfort zone, just like boots mention, I usually do auto Boots, yup there's someone to blame out here!!! maybe I could do a show finish one lol Cheers!!! |
|
|
|
Post by eastrock on Nov 10, 2014 22:32:57 GMT -5
Started the hull started with no fitting issue. with the waterline started it comes with a weight. the base has an interlocking mechanism.  The Hull attaching the hull on the base plate with no fitting issue, with little seams on both ends that would be address with a liquid putty.   Cheers!! |
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Nov 10, 2014 22:39:57 GMT -5
Looking real good!!! Keep it coming...
|
|
|
|
Post by eastrock on Nov 18, 2014 10:45:55 GMT -5
Just keep the yard busy, Andy Since there's a fine line on the front covered it up with Mr. Dissolved putty.  Fight deck have been tight fitted together with the funnel and bridge.   |
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Nov 18, 2014 10:52:05 GMT -5
Looking real good... next is all of those tiny tiny tiny parts, correct? LOL
|
|
|
|
Post by eastrock on Nov 18, 2014 11:44:57 GMT -5
yes I need have the magnifying lamp in-order to fix those parts in lol
|
|
|
|
Post by Leon on Nov 18, 2014 19:42:33 GMT -5
Looking really good ER.  |
|
|
|
Post by TRM on Nov 18, 2014 22:30:46 GMT -5
Looks like you have things going together nicely there ER!!! Keep up the good work!
|
|
|
|
Post by eastrock on Nov 26, 2014 11:07:36 GMT -5
Thanks for checking guys, sailing forward!!! primered and pre-shaded it with blue   After a day, sprayed with field blue on the gun base 90% field blue and 10% white. on the flight deck added 20% white... the pre-shade is still distinctive.   Cheers!!! |
|
|
|
Post by deafpanzer on Nov 26, 2014 14:16:48 GMT -5
Looking good pre-shaded... you are rolling!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by eastrock on Nov 26, 2014 21:06:03 GMT -5
Just hope this float in the end, buddy lol
|
|
|
|
Post by Leon on Nov 26, 2014 21:24:06 GMT -5
Nice job on the pre shading and base ER.
|
|
|
|
Post by TRM on Nov 28, 2014 1:31:55 GMT -5
Great seeing some color fly ER!!! Moving right along!!
|
|
|
|
Post by wbill76 on Nov 29, 2014 19:38:15 GMT -5
Paint work's looking good so far there ER!
|
|
|
|
Post by eastrock on Jan 1, 2015 5:32:55 GMT -5
Masking done on the ship, getting ready for the paint as soon as the weather permits... its been a cold and rainy day here in my side of the world... just need to coat the hull and everything will come easy... I Hope   Cheers and have a Wonderful New Year!! |
|
|
|
Post by Leon on Jan 1, 2015 9:20:11 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing some paint when the weather allows ER.  Happy New Year to you. |
|
Tojo72
Forum Moderator 
Sept '24 Showcased Model Awarded
Member since: November 2012
Posts: 5,312
Member is Online
MSC Staff
|
Post by Tojo72 on Jan 1, 2015 11:06:45 GMT -5
Looking good, a tedious masking job for sure.
|
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 2, 2015 11:54:49 GMT -5
Looks great so far ER. Love those old carriers.
|
|
|
|
Post by wbill76 on Jan 2, 2015 12:23:28 GMT -5
Won't ask you how many feet of masking you've used yet as I'm sure there's more to come! Looking forward to the paint work on this one for sure. |
|
|
|
Post by eastrock on Jan 16, 2015 18:53:33 GMT -5
I few feet of tape had been used for this one lol... Body color for the hull is done... much of the pre-shade (Darken Navy Blue) is still visible, now the small parts will be the next in line...     Cheers!!! till the next update... next stop bridge, hangars and super structure.. |
|
|
|
Post by Leon on Jan 16, 2015 18:59:52 GMT -5
Nice work on the body color ER! Looking forward to your next update. |
|
|
|
Post by TRM on Jan 16, 2015 22:33:40 GMT -5
Looking good there ER!! Great to see the color coming around!! Forward the Island!! (you and me both brotha'!!) |
|
