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USS Forrestal
Gunny
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Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 02:20 AM UTC
New MSW crew-mate Kostas Katseas (angeleyes) shares his first submission, Italeri Models'' 1/720 scale USS Forrestal, in this "On Display" Feature!

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Thanks!
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Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 04:17 AM UTC
Really nice looking ship! Also welcome to MSW Kostas.

Now for a bit of irony, USS Forestall is referred to as Forest Fire and you display a box of matches next to her. Every USN sailor watches a movie about the fire on Forestall during Vietnam.

Anyway, very nice and I cannot wait to see more of your work!

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Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 05:14 AM UTC
Beautiful work Kostas.

Kenny
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Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 05:35 AM UTC
Hi Kostas!

Welcome to MSW and congratulations on your Forrestal!
Considering that this was a steam-off project, it came out very good... I like the weathered deck, the small details you added to the planes, the crew placement and the water effect. It is a very convincing display.

Congratulations,


Rui
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Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 08:14 AM UTC
was meant to give an idea of the models size never even crossed my mind the ''fire'' thing let alone the fact the box has a picture of a ship in front as well!! I normally use a lighter instead.
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