Official: Pearl Harbor Anniversary Campaign
#377
Texas, United States
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Posted: Sunday, June 11, 2017 - 04:27 AM UTC
Hey everyone,
As I said a few days ago here is an update. The Shokaku is moving forward. A more detailed update in provided in my build log.
Here is one of 32 aircraft that will eventually be loaded onto the flight deck.
The Shokaku launched 26 "Vals" and 5 "Zeros" during the first wave. The Val is a Fujimi kit with PE from Tetra Models.
Here are some update pictures.
Still A LOT more to go. Once I complete the starboard side ill move on to the port side with just as much if not more PE.
As always, comments, suggestions, and criticism are always welcome.
Dave
In Dry Dock #1: 1/350 IJN SHOKAKU (Fujimi)
In Dry Dock #2: 1/350 IJN Tama (Aoshima)
New Jersey, United States
Joined: February 02, 2015
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Posted: Sunday, June 11, 2017 - 09:31 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Joe,
I am no expert with regards to aircraft or anything else for that matter. I would assume though, and this is without research, that there was some sort of trolley that would enable the movement of the PBY-5 from the water to a hanger for the purpose of maintenance. That might explain why there were intermittent pock marks on the tarmac.
Again, I have no evidence to back this up other than all historical data showed that the difference between the PBY-5 and 5a was the integrated landing gear and that the 5a did not arrive in Pearl until 1942.
A good discussion though.
On a side note, this campaign is open to all aspects of modeling, so if there is a wingy thing that fits the bill come on over and join the campaign.
Dave
thanks Dave. i was thinking of making a model of the Oklahoma to give to my nephew since he was born and raised there and at the same time use it here. i can't seem to find a kit of it though except a resin one that is more than $300 and isn't that big.
also i just realized i AMA part of this campaign-lol- been doing one after another and lost track. i haven't chose a subject yet i just finished the burma campaign and am into the eto campaign now.
the trolley idea did occur to me but i thought it would have been a cumbersome difficult way to beach these birds. it really is surprising that the designers never thought about designing it with wheels in the event there was no water around.
i know there is a photo or two that show one of these planes destroyed on the tarmac after the attack. i should look for it and see if the body has any wheel on it, i am curious now.
Arizona, United States
Joined: December 12, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - 06:20 AM UTC
Check this out:
It's a 1/200 Paper model of the Oklahoma. I have seen these built up and they are quite impressive. A different tack to modeling, but modeling none the less.
https://www.papel3d.com/en/warships/3339-uss-oklahoma-1-200-modelik.htmlWe few, we happy few........
TimReynaga
Associate EditorCalifornia, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - 06:39 AM UTC
Mark,
I built a paper German WWI gunboat once... it really was a different experience than plastic modeling - much more difficult, I thought, but then it wasn't what I'm used to...
Anyway, that paper Oklahoma does look impressive. You should take it on yourself!
Arizona, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 - 05:23 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Mark,
I built a paper German WWI gunboat once... it really was a different experience than plastic modeling - much more difficult, I thought, but then it wasn't what I'm used to...
Anyway, that paper Oklahoma does look impressive. You should take it on yourself!
I did foray into the world of paper modeling with the Chrysler Building and the Nations Capital. This kit doth beckon, but; for now I'll pass as I am working on the 1/200 Rodney, thanks for the encouragement though.
We few, we happy few........
#152
Texas, United States
Joined: December 07, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, June 18, 2017 - 08:31 PM UTC
In case I don't get the Arizona finished. (Actually I'm almost finished, but I can't find anyone to build the waterline base I need.)
Here is a backup startup photo of the Zero at Pearl Harbor.
Tom
Long time modeller. Starting when I was a teenager, then I found out about girls and college and work and kids. But now that I have one girl, no school, no work and the kids are grown, I'm back to full time modelling. My prime area of interest is armor, b
Texas, United States
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Posted: Sunday, June 18, 2017 - 09:35 PM UTC
I want to re-enter this campaign with a Monogram Devastator TBD-1. Photo to follow as soon as I can take one with the kit and screen shot.
UPDATED:
Bob
If it aint broke dont fix it.
#377
Texas, United States
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Posted: Sunday, June 18, 2017 - 11:14 PM UTC
Tom and Bob,
Great to see some more wingy thingies added to the campaign. Looking forward to seeing your kits come together.
Dave
In Dry Dock #1: 1/350 IJN SHOKAKU (Fujimi)
In Dry Dock #2: 1/350 IJN Tama (Aoshima)
Texas, United States
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Posted: Friday, June 23, 2017 - 08:17 PM UTC
If it aint broke dont fix it.
#152
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 03:20 AM UTC
The USS Arizona is getting close. I have a base now and after I stain it polyurethane it I'll put in the water and "launch" the ship.
I still have some details to finish on the ship, but it is getting close.
Tom
Long time modeller. Starting when I was a teenager, then I found out about girls and college and work and kids. But now that I have one girl, no school, no work and the kids are grown, I'm back to full time modelling. My prime area of interest is armor, b
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 09:19 PM UTC
If it aint broke dont fix it.
#152
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 09:23 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Tom, nice looking Arizona. Will the base be as is or have any water texture?
Yes, it will be waterline base with the 2 mooring quays and the ship tied up to them. the base will have a blue foam board bottom and then clear acrylic caulk for water.
Tom
Long time modeller. Starting when I was a teenager, then I found out about girls and college and work and kids. But now that I have one girl, no school, no work and the kids are grown, I'm back to full time modelling. My prime area of interest is armor, b
#377
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 10:49 PM UTC
Tom - amazing looking USS Arizona. Looking forward to seeing the water added to the scene.
Bob - amazing work on the repairs to your TBD-1. Looking forward to seeing how it all works out.
Dave
In Dry Dock #1: 1/350 IJN SHOKAKU (Fujimi)
In Dry Dock #2: 1/350 IJN Tama (Aoshima)
Texas, United States
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Posted: Friday, June 30, 2017 - 01:12 AM UTC
If it aint broke dont fix it.
#377
Texas, United States
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Posted: Friday, June 30, 2017 - 01:57 AM UTC
Bob,
Great job on the wing root repair. Looking forward to seeing some color on this bird.
Dave
In Dry Dock #1: 1/350 IJN SHOKAKU (Fujimi)
In Dry Dock #2: 1/350 IJN Tama (Aoshima)
Texas, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 02, 2017 - 10:43 AM UTC
David, thanks for the kind comments. I sanded the raised panel line off when putty was sanded, so I tried a trick I learned here by stretching sprue and applying it to replace the detail.
If it aint broke dont fix it.
bill_c
Campaigns Administrator New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, July 05, 2017 - 12:28 AM UTC
Those of you using Photobucket instead of the Kitmaker Gallery please pay attention to the ****storm that is currently disabling most images posted on that service.
#152
Texas, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 09, 2017 - 11:18 PM UTC
Here are some photos of the Launch of the USS Arizona into the "water" on the base.
This is showing the base ready with the foam board glued to the base and the ship located in its final location.
This photo shows the acrylic clear caulking laid down and smoothed out. The ship and the mooring quays have been "dropped" into the "water".
This photo shows the "water" is almost completely clear after 48 hours of drying time. I think it will be completely clear by Saturday. Then on to the final details to complete the ship.
Tom
Long time modeller. Starting when I was a teenager, then I found out about girls and college and work and kids. But now that I have one girl, no school, no work and the kids are grown, I'm back to full time modelling. My prime area of interest is armor, b
#152
Texas, United States
Joined: December 07, 2002
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Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017 - 12:28 AM UTC
Here are my finished photos of the Backup entry for the Campaign. This is a Airfix model of the Mitsubishi A6M2b-21 'Zero" (Zeke)flown by Lt Saburo Shindo Lead Aircaft of Carrier Division 1, Air Superiority Command,2nd Strike Unit, carrier Akagi, Operation AL, Pearl Harbor, 7ty December 1941.
This is my first attempt at an in flight plane.
The same photos are in the campaign gallery.
Tom
Long time modeller. Starting when I was a teenager, then I found out about girls and college and work and kids. But now that I have one girl, no school, no work and the kids are grown, I'm back to full time modelling. My prime area of interest is armor, b
#377
Texas, United States
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Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017 - 01:27 AM UTC
Tom,
Amazing work on both the USS Arizona and the Mitsubishi A6M2b-21 'Zero" (Zeke). I really like the plane in flight look.
Great work.
Dave
In Dry Dock #1: 1/350 IJN SHOKAKU (Fujimi)
In Dry Dock #2: 1/350 IJN Tama (Aoshima)
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Joined: April 30, 2016
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Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2017 - 09:12 AM UTC
Hello,
sorry for none reply the last time. But I had to finish some other projects.
I came to the point where I daded the flight deck on my Shokaku and painted it.
I also added most of the flight deck markings.
I also finished the Zeros and startet with the first six Vals.
Again these are the lion roar planes with Fly Hawk pe.
Greetings Christian
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#377
Texas, United States
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Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2017 - 11:17 PM UTC
Christian,
Amazing work. I can only hope that I can make the 1/350 Shokaku look half as good as you have in 1/700 scale. I cant imagine how you do it.
Looking forward to seeing more as she comes together
Dave
In Dry Dock #1: 1/350 IJN SHOKAKU (Fujimi)
In Dry Dock #2: 1/350 IJN Tama (Aoshima)
#456
Oklahoma, United States
Joined: September 22, 2016
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Posted: Monday, August 07, 2017 - 09:22 PM UTC
I guess I've been posting my build progress in the wrong forum. I wasn't aware there were other sections other than Armorama. Not sure if there is a way to move my posts to this forum.
http://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/252660&page=1#377
Texas, United States
Joined: June 27, 2010
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Posted: Monday, August 07, 2017 - 11:55 PM UTC
Mark,
I have no issue with keeping your previous posts on Armorama. I would ask that you keep your updated posts on model shipwrights from this point forward.
All that being said, amazing work. The level of detail and the clean painting is amazing. Looking forward to seeing some more.
Dave
In Dry Dock #1: 1/350 IJN SHOKAKU (Fujimi)
In Dry Dock #2: 1/350 IJN Tama (Aoshima)
