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Building a USN Port Around a HogIslander

a build story by Jim Baumann
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Being a connoisseur of the unusual, as well as an appreciator of the classic ‘three Island’ type of freighter, along with the functional simplicity of the sheerless design of the ‘Hogs, I had always promised myself I would someday use the drawings in PSM magazine to scratch build a model…. Years passed, and with an ever-growing kit-stash to build my way through, there was always " another model’" to build before tackling the Hog Islander…

My good intentions were overtaken by the appearance of a Hog Islander resin kit in 1/700, manufactured by Battlefleet models--who specialize in the off-beat subjects. I obtained a kit, using copious drawings and plans set to work—it would be a quick build, a simple little freighter with no guns…..Ha!
Extensive study of plans and photos soon led to the conclusion that this standard design of ship was anything but standard…!! Variations in porthole numbers, as well as locations, plating runs, and superstructure shapes and layouts all came into play. I coincidentally obtained a USS Capella First Day service envelope dating from 1938. . . so the USS Capella it would have to be!





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Littorio
Jim another master piece, I love how you have done the water and the little bits like the two row boats tied up. I could look at this all night. Ciao Luciano
JUL 04, 2007 - 03:52 AM
skipper
Having seen this little gem LIVE, I can only say that it is a wonderfull little diorama, packed with action! But than, it's Jim Baumann's stuff... Congrats Jim and good job Mark Skipper
JUL 04, 2007 - 04:30 AM
wildspear
Hey all, Great work there. Maybe if I can get the builds right I might try a dio but I think it will be a few months before I give that a try......very little artistic ability here...lol
JUL 04, 2007 - 07:07 AM
Gunny
The physical size of the individual pieces truly amazes me. . .the detail and precision are phenomenal! I can look at this little gem for hours!! ~Gunny
JUL 04, 2007 - 10:49 AM
gator
Truly amazing stuff.
JUL 04, 2007 - 02:05 PM
PFulgoney
This is one of my JB favourites, as well as all the others! and it shows what you can do with a number of smaller ships, and docks, and buildings to tell a story. It makes it difficult now to build just a single ship. Well done Battle Fleet Models for supplying these little gems. Peter F
JUL 04, 2007 - 08:04 PM
Plasticat
Holy Smokes! That is incredible. Gotta love all the stuff going on and the craftsmanship is amazing. Yep, JB is a master craftsman.
JUL 05, 2007 - 02:54 AM
redshirt
Good read, Great models, fantastic dio! So much activity in a small place.
JUL 05, 2007 - 04:26 AM
Murdo
All that detail on something so small is incredible!
JUL 05, 2007 - 07:32 AM
jba
As usual with Jim's stuff, there is some kind of haze around the diorama, not to mention this incredible level of fine details, I really like it -good bit of writing too! JB
JUL 07, 2007 - 12:06 AM
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