Having finished Big J (I'm happy with it and it was a blast), I was thinking about what to do next. I had planned to start Arleigh Burke but since I am going on vacation and will be on the beach for a week near Wilmington NC I have decided to try something interesting. With the help of my sister-in-law and my three nephews we will build Trumpeter's 1/350 USS North Carolina (BB55). It may not be pretty but it should sure be a lot of fun and when we're finished we'll take it for some photos with the real thing. I have Edouard detail kit and Pontos blue wood deck. If I'm lucky maybe I'll get one of the others interested in the hobby on a more permanent basis. I was thinking I would take lots of pictures and let you see how the project is coming (it'll probably be most disturbing!) if you shipmates would be interested. It might be quite amusing. :^D
John

John, go for it! It sounds like it could be a fun and educational project
Later

Here is some inspiration?? Same kit, same PE set..

That is freaking bonzer mate! Those barbettes are awesome and so tiny. Was the camouflage hard to do?

The hull was masked and painted by airbrush, but the superstructure was all hand painted after the initial coat of grey.
You will have it a bit easier as you have one of the marvellous wooden decks. Just remember to nmake sure you give the deck a coat of paint before you apply the deck. They don't stick as well to bare plastic.
Here is some more inspiration..

Enjoy mate!
Cheers
Warren