The torpedo planes have been shipped. An amzing amount of work on these 8 little planes, partly because I decided to fold the wings. Doesn't look too bad though:
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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2014 - 02:01 AM UTC
March 30th update:
The torpedo planes have been shipped. An amzing amount of work on these 8 little planes, partly because I decided to fold the wings. Doesn't look too bad though:
The torpedo planes have been shipped. An amzing amount of work on these 8 little planes, partly because I decided to fold the wings. Doesn't look too bad though:
TAFFY3
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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2014 - 09:26 AM UTC
Hey Julian, I heard that Eduard is releasing PE cockpit detail sets for those TBD's. 
Just kidding, they do look good and add a lot of interest to the hangar deck. 
Al
Just kidding, they do look good and add a lot of interest to the hangar deck. Al
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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2014 - 04:35 PM UTC
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Good morning Robert Jan,
I think it is mostly a question of what you are satisfied with. The "Men who stare at rivets" seem to enjoy ritually slaughtering new model offerings more than building them
Trumpies Hornet appears to resemble a Yorktown class carrier to me and if it is a couple centimeters off I am not too worried
I agree Julian: if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...
Have you decided what to do with that deck yet? Seems a shame to hide all that lovely work under it. Is it possible to make it removable somehow?
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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2014 - 07:30 PM UTC
Looking good Julian !
Is there any ancillary equipment to go in the hanger?
Keep up your excellent work
Cheers Kev
Is there any ancillary equipment to go in the hanger?
Keep up your excellent work
Cheers Kev
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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2014 - 10:10 PM UTC
Hi Julian,
looking fantastic the little birds inside
A PE set by Eduard for the cockpit? I hope that you are not kidding and this will be the truth.... one day Hopefully not too late ....
BR
Michael
looking fantastic the little birds inside
A PE set by Eduard for the cockpit? I hope that you are not kidding and this will be the truth.... one day
Hopefully not too late .... BR
Michael
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 04:08 AM UTC
Excellent Julian. I at this point hang the towel!!! Daniel
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 04:17 AM UTC
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Hey Julian, I heard that Eduard is releasing PE cockpit detail sets for those TBD's.
The MK 1 Design PE set for the Bismarck did include cockpit details. They could easily be added to the aircraft included with this model
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 04:19 AM UTC
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Quoted TextGood morning Robert Jan,
I think it is mostly a question of what you are satisfied with. The "Men who stare at rivets" seem to enjoy ritually slaughtering new model offerings more than building them
Trumpies Hornet appears to resemble a Yorktown class carrier to me and if it is a couple centimeters off I am not too worried
I agree Julian: if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...
Have you decided what to do with that deck yet? Seems a shame to hide all that lovely work under it. Is it possible to make it removable somehow?
Thanks Russell, nothing decided yet on the deck
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 04:20 AM UTC
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Looking good Julian !
Is there any ancillary equipment to go in the hanger?
Keep up your excellent work
Cheers Kev
Thanks Kev,
I took a quick peek at your build during lunch at work, magic sir !
Only things included are some oxy-acetyleen sets and 6 tow tractors. Haven't looked around on line yet,
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 04:22 AM UTC
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Hi Julian,
looking fantastic the little birds inside
A PE set by Eduard for the cockpit? I hope that you are not kidding and this will be the truth.... one day
BR
Michael
Hi Michael,
cockpit PE will probably turn up somewhere. What I really miss and I think will have to be scratch built are the arrester wires and crash barriers. The deck looks naked without them,
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 04:24 AM UTC
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Daniel
Hi Daniel, thank you but you called me Pinoccio with the long nose. Here you are Pinoccio because I have seen some photos of your latest U-boat build and it is very hard to beat my friend
I think you can hang the towel on your nose DanielMoscatelli
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 05:41 AM UTC
I deny roundly these affirmations!!
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 05:44 AM UTC
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 09:45 AM UTC
Ahoy Julian
I haven't looked in for awhile.
Very impressive work indeed my friend.
Cheers
Sean
I haven't looked in for awhile.
Very impressive work indeed my friend.
Cheers
Sean
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 04:13 PM UTC
Thanks Sean, the darn thing keeps getting bigger and more difficult to handle
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Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 - 09:46 AM UTC
Hahaha what challenge to have bud!
It does seem to be "outgrowing" your workbench.
Cheers
Sean
It does seem to be "outgrowing" your workbench.
Cheers
Sean
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 - 02:33 AM UTC
Hey Julian, I saw this over on Model Warships.
It looks pretty comprehensive, including brass barrels, anchor chain, masts, and pedestals for the 20mm's, as well a bunch of PE. I don't know if this is news to you, but I figured that you'd be interested if it isn't.
Al
It looks pretty comprehensive, including brass barrels, anchor chain, masts, and pedestals for the 20mm's, as well a bunch of PE. I don't know if this is news to you, but I figured that you'd be interested if it isn't.
AlGremlin56
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 - 05:39 AM UTC
Thanks Al, Michael pointed this set out to me a couple of weeks ago. If I had been less far down the road I would have gone for it. The safety nets below the LSO platforms are magnificent for example. At this stage I am going to continue on an OOB build. I have some other projects "bubbling under " too so I'll pass here but thanks for pointing it out to me,
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 - 06:23 PM UTC
Julian, it's been few weeks since I've been here and I just ran into your mighty Hornet WIP and I must say...boy o boy, this is totally cool. An Aircraft Carrier build in 1/200. That is totally cool and from the looks of it your enjoying the build. I have read that Trumpeter is going to come out with USS Enterprise in 1/200. Man, my wallet is sure not liking all these new kits
Well, a must follow along for me... Btw, thanks for posting the poster pic of 30 seconds over Tokyo...I didn't know about this movie, which I will watch soon and it's got my favorite actor...Spencer Tracy.
Mike
Well, a must follow along for me...
Btw, thanks for posting the poster pic of 30 seconds over Tokyo...I didn't know about this movie, which I will watch soon and it's got my favorite actor...Spencer Tracy. Mike
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 - 07:00 PM UTC
She is starting to take on some life and getting better each time I see her.....Cheers mark
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2014 - 05:33 AM UTC
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Julian, it's been few weeks since I've been here and I just ran into your mighty Hornet WIP and I must say...boy o boy, this is totally cool. An Aircraft Carrier build in 1/200. That is totally cool and from the looks of it your enjoying the build. I have read that Trumpeter is going to come out with USS Enterprise in 1/200. Man, my wallet is sure not liking all these new kits
Well, a must follow along for me...
Mike
Thanks Mike,
the film is rather ancient but contains some interesting sequals of the carrier and aircraft.
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2014 - 05:34 AM UTC
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She is starting to take on some life and getting better each time I see her.....Cheers mark
Ta Mate !
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2014 - 06:28 AM UTC
Hi Julian,
The hanger is really coming to life with some aircraft in it.
Great stuff.
Si
The hanger is really coming to life with some aircraft in it.
Great stuff.
Si
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2014 - 06:38 AM UTC
Thanks Simon,
in retrospect I shouldn't have bought this "white elephant". It is really too big to work on in a comfortable fashion. Fun, but not a sane choice...........................
in retrospect I shouldn't have bought this "white elephant". It is really too big to work on in a comfortable fashion. Fun, but not a sane choice...........................
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Posted: Saturday, April 05, 2014 - 02:59 AM UTC
April 5th update:
Giving the lady some teeth. The 8 5" AAA mounts have been shipped along with the first quad 40mm AAA mount.Also sprinkling oxy-acetyleen bottles around the hangar. Just about ready to make the stern flight deck support girders permanent.
Okay, photos:
Nice weather, time to barbecue some sateh's along with a very nice Picpoul which is chilling in the fridge.
Giving the lady some teeth. The 8 5" AAA mounts have been shipped along with the first quad 40mm AAA mount.Also sprinkling oxy-acetyleen bottles around the hangar. Just about ready to make the stern flight deck support girders permanent.
Okay, photos:
Nice weather, time to barbecue some sateh's along with a very nice Picpoul which is chilling in the fridge.
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