John
Your USS California is coming along beautifully. The camo is first rate. Hope I can get as clean a job with the Herrmann
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rolltide31
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Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 08:41 AM UTC
CallSignHuck
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Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 03:13 PM UTC
Thanks Dave. It's been an uphill roll and a lot of hard work. I actually wear nitrile gloves for a lot of the work to help keep it clean. Ever tried that? It's not as uncomfortable as i thought 
RedDuster
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Posted: Friday, June 26, 2015 - 01:25 AM UTC
Great Camo Job John,
Even more impressive because of the scale.
Cheers
Si
Even more impressive because of the scale.
Cheers
Si
CallSignHuck
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Posted: Friday, June 26, 2015 - 04:45 AM UTC
Thanks Si! Still a long way to go until she's done. Your carrier is very impressive too.
CallSignHuck
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Posted: Friday, June 26, 2015 - 11:19 PM UTC
Fourteen inch batteries in place. My grandfather served in turret #3 immediately aft of the superstructure. The turret originally had a second catapult above. After the kamikaze strike in 5" FDC, the captain had the catapult removed, trading a spotter plane for additional 20 mm AA.
CallSignHuck
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Posted: Friday, June 26, 2015 - 11:22 PM UTC
And here's what I'd call the "kamikaze view." Pretty sobering.
kirkus2269
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Posted: Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 01:46 AM UTC
john- that is a great paint job-nice clean work- awesome story about your grand dad too-
i haven't posted any shots in quite a while- simply too busy with work..
so to everyone i have gone back to the shipyard and started work anew. pics to come very soon
kirk
i haven't posted any shots in quite a while- simply too busy with work..
so to everyone i have gone back to the shipyard and started work anew. pics to come very soon
kirk
RedDuster
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Posted: Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 01:53 AM UTC
Thanks John,
More good stuff on the camo.
A bit more progress. the aerials added to the port side and painted.
Some more L'Arsenal figures getting painted.
These little guys are very finely cast, and the way they are cast on to the block makes them a bit of a pain to handle.
even if you get them of the block intact they still need work.
I have to admit I have struggled with the wee fellas four more have gone on, and I know it is really not enough, but I am content.
The Pilot of the Hellcat watching the wings being unfolded.
Two officers on the bridge, and a weapons technician checking one of the fish.
Just the rigging and a few bits to refit.
cheers.
Si
More good stuff on the camo.
A bit more progress. the aerials added to the port side and painted.
Some more L'Arsenal figures getting painted.
These little guys are very finely cast, and the way they are cast on to the block makes them a bit of a pain to handle.
even if you get them of the block intact they still need work.
I have to admit I have struggled with the wee fellas four more have gone on, and I know it is really not enough, but I am content.
The Pilot of the Hellcat watching the wings being unfolded.
Two officers on the bridge, and a weapons technician checking one of the fish.
Just the rigging and a few bits to refit.
cheers.
Si
CallSignHuck
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Posted: Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 02:51 AM UTC
Si -- You've inspired me to look for some 1:700 USN figures to liven up the build. It's amazing at this scale the difference they make! 
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, June 29, 2015 - 12:42 AM UTC
Thanks John,
For 1/700th I would look at etched figures, Eduard I believe do some nice ones.
Next job, rigging, the signal halyards being fashioned from copper wire.
Painted and in place.
Stays and whip aeriels in place, just a few bits and pieces to tidy up and she is done.
Cheers.
Si
For 1/700th I would look at etched figures, Eduard I believe do some nice ones.
Next job, rigging, the signal halyards being fashioned from copper wire.
Painted and in place.
Stays and whip aeriels in place, just a few bits and pieces to tidy up and she is done.
Cheers.
Si
CallSignHuck
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Posted: Monday, June 29, 2015 - 01:24 AM UTC
Hello Si,
I just ordered some 1/700 USN figures from Northstarmodels. I wouldn't have thought about adding figures before seeing your example. Thanks!
I just ordered some 1/700 USN figures from Northstarmodels. I wouldn't have thought about adding figures before seeing your example. Thanks!
RedDuster
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Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 10:59 AM UTC
Welcome John,
And good luck with them, will be very interested to see how they come out.
Cheers
Si
And good luck with them, will be very interested to see how they come out.
Cheers
Si
RedDuster
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Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2015 - 01:00 AM UTC
A few tweeks and touch ups, and that is it! Indy is done.
Will post a couple of shots in the gallery.
Cheers.
Si
Will post a couple of shots in the gallery.
Cheers.
Si
Lakota
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Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2015 - 02:38 AM UTC
Howdy Si 
I enjoyed watching your build. You'll have everyone adding figures to their model ships. Great work!
Don "Lakota"
I enjoyed watching your build. You'll have everyone adding figures to their model ships. Great work!
Don "Lakota"
RedDuster
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Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2015 - 12:36 PM UTC
Thanks Don,
I do like to add a few figures on some of my builds, especially if I can tell a little story with them.
It has been an interesting and enjoyable build, mostly... Great kit, but if I would have any criticism it would be the errors in the instructions, and few cases of over-engineering.
Cheers Si
I do like to add a few figures on some of my builds, especially if I can tell a little story with them.
It has been an interesting and enjoyable build, mostly... Great kit, but if I would have any criticism it would be the errors in the instructions, and few cases of over-engineering.
Cheers Si
Lionfish
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Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2015 - 01:20 PM UTC
i have just got the Musashi in a trade of a fellow modeller - am i too late to join? i have never participated in a campaign before....
rolltide31
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Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2015 - 04:01 PM UTC
All-star, no it's not too late to join. The Musashi is a great model, I built her for the Battshio Campaign. Welcome aboard
So, The USS Independance looks outstanding. Your wee men illustrate the story and really help bring it all together. Great Job
Dave
So, The USS Independance looks outstanding. Your wee men illustrate the story and really help bring it all together. Great Job
Dave
RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2015 - 04:50 PM UTC
great looking Indy, Si.
How'd you go sealing up the decals and wood deck?
How'd you go sealing up the decals and wood deck?
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2015 - 12:49 PM UTC
Thanks Dave,
The dragon guys were really nice to paint, (As are the L'Arsenal guys). I am going to try North star figures for my next Carrier build.
Hi Russ,
The decals are sealed with a couple of mist coats of Tamiya Flat clear from their Rattlecan. tested it on a bit of scrap deck, if it goes on almost dry it doesn't warp or discolour the stain, but beware of putting a wet coat on,it can make the wood warp, and leave a pale "bloom on it".
Cheers.
Si
The dragon guys were really nice to paint, (As are the L'Arsenal guys). I am going to try North star figures for my next Carrier build.
Hi Russ,
The decals are sealed with a couple of mist coats of Tamiya Flat clear from their Rattlecan. tested it on a bit of scrap deck, if it goes on almost dry it doesn't warp or discolour the stain, but beware of putting a wet coat on,it can make the wood warp, and leave a pale "bloom on it".
Cheers.
Si
Lionfish
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2015 - 03:01 PM UTC
thanks... looking forward to it... i have some etch and decks to collect but should be ready to go when the Warspite is out of the way..
Simon love that Independence and the figures... not sure i have the patience for them, i think the Big ed set for the Musashi has some - has anyone tried them - i would have thought they would be a little... well flat?
AM
Simon love that Independence and the figures... not sure i have the patience for them, i think the Big ed set for the Musashi has some - has anyone tried them - i would have thought they would be a little... well flat?
AM
RussellE
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2015 - 03:18 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Thanks Dave,
The dragon guys were really nice to paint, (As are the L'Arsenal guys). I am going to try North star figures for my next Carrier build.
Hi Russ,
The decals are sealed with a couple of mist coats of Tamiya Flat clear from their Rattlecan. tested it on a bit of scrap deck, if it goes on almost dry it doesn't warp or discolour the stain, but beware of putting a wet coat on,it can make the wood warp, and leave a pale "bloom on it".
Cheers.
Si
Most interesting, Si. That must be some fairly porous timber that was used to make the deck, since it seems it wants to soak up what ever clear cote that is applied?
CallSignHuck
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2015 - 04:44 PM UTC
Si -- That's museum quality there, mate!
I'll let you know how the Northstar U.s. Navy figs look. They notified me the figures shipped. Flat $5 fee from Ukraine... not too shabby.
Huck
I'll let you know how the Northstar U.s. Navy figs look. They notified me the figures shipped. Flat $5 fee from Ukraine... not too shabby.
Huck
kirkus2269
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2015 - 08:54 PM UTC
si,
what a pleasure it has been watching your girl come together. she looks fantastic. i can't wait to post some new shots of my build- she's finally in the paint shop- i hope i get the chance to do another campaign with you. i have learned a lot from your posts and they continue to provide inspiration.
thanks very much for such a good job of documenting the process.
kirk
what a pleasure it has been watching your girl come together. she looks fantastic. i can't wait to post some new shots of my build- she's finally in the paint shop- i hope i get the chance to do another campaign with you. i have learned a lot from your posts and they continue to provide inspiration.
thanks very much for such a good job of documenting the process.
kirk
RedDuster
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Posted: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 - 10:25 PM UTC
Hi Russ,
The wood was somewhat porous, hence misting the clear coat on.
Hi Huck,
Thanks Mate, Would be good to see the North star Figures, I have a couple of other carriers in the stash.
Hi Kirk,
Thanks, well there is the campaign starting 1st August, anything from a battlecruiser to an Armed merchant cruiser, any scale, welcome.
Cheers.
Si
The wood was somewhat porous, hence misting the clear coat on.
Hi Huck,
Thanks Mate, Would be good to see the North star Figures, I have a couple of other carriers in the stash.
Hi Kirk,
Thanks, well there is the campaign starting 1st August, anything from a battlecruiser to an Armed merchant cruiser, any scale, welcome.
Cheers.
Si
RussellE
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Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 - 04:52 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Russ,
The wood was somewhat porous, hence misting the clear coat on.
Hi Huck,
Thanks Mate, Would be good to see the North star Figures, I have a couple of other carriers in the stash.
Hi Kirk,
Thanks, well there is the campaign starting 1st August, anything from a battlecruiser to an Armed merchant cruiser, any scale, welcome.
Cheers.
Si
Definitely worth sealing up the deck then to protect that awesome build, Si.
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