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USS North Carolina
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Posted: Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 02:04 AM UTC
Ahoy Shipmates!!!

Join us for a look at a build by Warren Inman of the USS North Carolina.

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
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Posted: Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 04:10 AM UTC
Seems to be a problem with the link Jim, I "am not authorised to view this article"

Julian
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Posted: Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 07:46 AM UTC
Warren,
Fantastic work on the Showboat! I've heard from others that the Trumpeter N.C. is a challenging build, but you have sure done her up right!
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Posted: Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 12:34 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Seems to be a problem with the link Jim, I "am not authorised to view this article"

Julian


I fixed it.
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Posted: Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 01:09 PM UTC
It takes courage to build something that still exists. Bravo, you did a fine job! Those radars are outstanding.
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Posted: Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 08:43 PM UTC
Thanks for the kind comments everyone.
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Posted: Sunday, April 01, 2012 - 06:06 AM UTC
I built this one years ago. Seems the problem was the fitting of the lower hull to upper hull. I use a couple of shaved popsicle sticks to spread out the lower hull to mesh with the upper. I got a hold of one of those LionRoar complete sets for like $50 and used it. Then I used Gator masks to paint it. I enjoyed making this one
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Posted: Sunday, April 01, 2012 - 09:22 PM UTC
Great work Warren, Followed the build and nice to too see good close ups of the finished model.

Well done.

Si.
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Posted: Monday, April 02, 2012 - 12:59 AM UTC
Very nice work Warren.
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Posted: Monday, April 02, 2012 - 07:53 AM UTC
Warren, thanks for the acknowledgement in your write up. I was very glad to do it. You still don't have that rigging diagram? If you want, I'll try copying the diagram I have and sending it again. Looks like the good old U.S.P.S. must have sent the first one I sent you into a postal black hole.

Great work on the Showboat, my friend. I've had mine on the "on hold" shelf for a number of months, but now she's back on the work bench. I'm planing on going slow, taking my time and trying to enjoy the build, even though I know the kit is problematic as far as accuracy and some fit issues are concerned. If I get mine to half the standard you set with this build, I'll be a very happy modeler.

Bob
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