Howdy everybody, long time no post.

I have been very busy with work and school and family, but here is my progress for the group build.

i have been building up the USS Olympia now...and have quick a bit of clean up...alot of fit problems and flash. As you can see in the pics there are many lil posts for the railings..only problem is many are broken and then a few more while assembling. Not a good design idea in my opinion.

Ask me any questions...it really is fun being in a group build--my first

Sean

I think your kit is from the same company that I built a USS Maine from many years ago. As I remember it has terrible fit and finsih. Looks to me like you're doing a good job of making a silks purse out of a sows ear. Keep the pics coming.,

SofV - What paint scheme are you going to use? Pre-war white and tan or war-time gray?

Jeff

Ranger--

Good question, I was leaning toward white and tan--pre-war. However, would this interfear with the Atlantic theme since I thought that her service in the Atlantic was post-Pacific service.

Sean

The US Fleet did return to the white paint after the Spanish-American War. Remember the stories of President Teddy Roosevelt sending the "Great White Fleet" around the world?

Revell is the producer of this here kit. There are many of the common pitfalls-- flash, ejector pin marks, crummy fit etc etc...However I am still impressed with the subject and the detail of the hull. I know the Maine is probally in plastic, but I dont recall seeing the Olympia that often if ever. Its just fun building a kit that is off beat and has so much history.

Ranger-- Thats why I would like to paint the ship white. The Great White Fleet is exactly what I wanted a piece of! Maybe one of the campaign leaders could do a ruling on this for me so I can get the paint scheme picked out.

Sean