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General Ship Modeling
Discuss modeling techniques, experiences, and ship modeling in general.
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First Ship Model
JimMrr
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 11:09 AM UTC
Hi guys ...I am working on the Airfix HMS Belfast kit ,but doing her sister ship,HMS Edinburgh. This is my first ship model,so be gentle on me ,guys...
Am using WEM photo etch and PRO resin parts ,also from WEM...
I will be adding the ocean effects once I get the ship done(hoping thats the right way to go)



CaptSonghouse
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 11:25 AM UTC
Hi Jim!

Looking at your biplanes, armor (armour ), and what you have on the cruiser so far, you have nothing to worry about! Welcome to naval modelling!

--Karl

On the ways:
1:350 USS Nevada & Arizona
1:125 USS New Orleans

Fitting out:
1:350 SMS Kaiser
1:350 SMS Kronprinz
JimMrr
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 11:43 AM UTC
Thanks for the kind words,Karl
Harry_at_BFM
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 11:58 AM UTC
Lookin good, Jim.
JimMrr
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 12:08 PM UTC
Thanks Harry
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 12:16 PM UTC
Very nice.

We are always friendly to folks here.

Keep u sposted with your progress!!

Karybdis
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 12:23 PM UTC
That's some good work, there, Jim! I'm looking forward to more.
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 12:39 PM UTC
Ya got nothin' to worry 'bout, Mr. McIntosh...

Looking fine, Jim, keep the updates coming!

Cheers,
~Gunny
JimMrr
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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2008 - 01:02 PM UTC
thanks guys!
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