I'm trying to get out of my modeling funk. I thought that a quick little build should do the trick. This will be part of my eventual "Ships of Louisiana" collection, all in 1/700. This is Dragon's 1/700 USS Ohio class kit. I've got a bit of filling work to do and then it's ready for primer and paint.






The dock section is from PitRoad. This kit also came with a nice administration building. Don't know what I will do with it right now. I am not using it with the sub.

Hey Kenny,
Looks like a nice build. You didn't ask for feedback and you can tell me to back off if you want but... when the boat is in surface trim next to the pier, the stern planes are completely submerged. It needs to sit lower in the water. Maybe I'm jumping the gun and you plan on using some type of epoxy for the water. The other comment would be that the buildings in both Bangor and Kings Bay were built in the late 70's/early 80's. That admin building looks like it came from Groton circa 1930
Anyway I like your idea and could give you some ideas on what they look like next to the pier with all the hoses and lines etc. but then you wouldn't necessarily have a quick build.
v/r,
Cob

Looks nice so far, keep it simple and "doable" if its meant to get you going again.

Cheers/Jan

Thanks Jan.

Rob, I do plan on having the waterline higher. I will probably embed the sub in the base to bring the waterline up.

The building isn't part of the dio, just the sub and dock. If I remember correctly, somebody made some WWII vehicles such as buses, tractor trailers and such. Does anybody remember who?

Kenny

WEM has a few items - trucks and trains, Battlefleet Models has some rubberdinghys, Take a look over at WEM you might find something you can use.

Cheers/Jan

Ken,

I like it! Looking forward to seeming more progress.

Thanks Jim.



Thanks Jan. I found them at Loose Cannon. Cars, tractor trailers, buses. I'll probably do a dio of Higgins Industries in New Orleans. I'll put a LCP on the back of a flatbed truck.

Looks like a great start Kenny... lots of good info in a few posts; never thought of water levels or matching dock items to a time period! Learn something new everyday in here

Ahoy mates!

Sorry for the delay. The Louisiana stalled out in the shipyard. I was all ready to cut down the hull when I realized that I didn't have a mandrel for a dremel cutoff wheel. I would imagine that it is packed away with the rest of my tools in the deep dark cavern called the storage unit. Renee has promised to pick one up for me at Walmart this evening.

To second what Rob stated all the boats I have seen (both Ohio and Los Angeles class ships) sat ass low in the water with the bow sitting higher (not level) in order to hide the screws under water when in port.

Hey Scott,

Thanks for the tip. I've already made my cut and now she sits as she should.

Kenny

Nice to see you back at your work bench again and i agree sometimes an easy build with get you back into building mode.

Thanks Robert. I've got a building day planned for Saturday and hopefully Sunday.

Kenny

I finally made myself take some time to do some some modeling. Man, my skills are a little rusty. Anyway, here's the Louisiana with a base coat of hot rod gray primer and a shade darker textured walkway.



She needs to be cleared with Future to start the weathering process.

Here is the dock attached to the water base. The water is good old Gator Glue. Once its dry, I'll come in with my colors and then give it a coat of Future.



Comments welcome.

Kenny

Okay guys. We're on the home stretch. Here's the Louisiana with a couple of filters applied and mounted to the base along with the dock section.







And some vehicles to add to the dock.

Hey Kenny, i don't know how i missed this one, it even says LOUISIANA in the subject but did i look? no.

this looks really good. it just goes to show that a simple little model can become a piece or art in the right hands. i hope to see this one in person.

Bill

Hi Kenny

Looks good!
Keep up the good work
Cheers,
Rui

Thanks Billy and Rui. I'm waiting on Eduard's figures for it right now and then I can finish it.

she gonna have full crew, (what's the term?) manning the boards? you know, lined up around the edge? i really don't know my navy terms so you guys probably get a good laugh at me trying to talk navylike and butchering it up.

anyway, it should be another good one.

Bill

Hey Billy,

She'll have maybe a half dozen manning the rails (on deck) and a few in the sail.

Looking good Kenny! Look forward to the finished product

(and the forthcoming game between your Saints and my NY Giants

Looking awesome Kenny, can't wait to see the finished product!
...on that note, Hurry up and give us another update! Dying to see the progress
Cheers mate

Ahoy Kenny...

Any progresses?
;)

Cheers,
Rui

Hey guys. I'm hoping to get her wrapped up this weekend. I've had some weekend projects that needed to get done around the cabin and I've got those pretty much wrapped up. The last project will be done today. I'm installing wagon wheels to a large rubber tote to make hauling Gator's Masks stuff to contest.

Glad to hear it's still on the workbench Kenny!
Eagerly awaiting the next pics