#068
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: April 09, 2003
KitMaker: 1,144 posts
Model Shipwrights: 172 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 02:02 AM UTC
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Hello, Mate!
Good to hear from ye' again, and I do believe that you're on the right track with your education, my man, although it is cutting in on your love of plastic. You'll have alot of time later after you get a good education, and a job to match (professor, I presume? 
). Thanks for touching base, mate, and good luck with your studies!
Gunny
Thanks Gunny!
Professor or research (preferrably combined) is my goal indeed. And so far I seem to be on the right track (grades are where they need to be, and if I keep up my work, I do have the support of my professors as well).
So for a few more years, plastic time will be off and on...
Skipper,
thanks for the reaction. And I am already there at the moment (though the weather was so bad that Spring Break could not be enjoyed that much). And the need for break-time is why I will postpone graduation for 6 months.
I have basically been working my behind of for 1.5 years without any breaks (up to the point where friends and college consillors called me crazy) to fully recharge. And I have had it with it. I know I can probably do a rush job and graduate in September... but that would mean that besides having no break at all, I will hand in a a job that I am not satisfied with at all. And I am not happy with that for my papers (had to do that already once) just as I, and I take the liberty to presume most if not all of us, are not happy to to dat when building a model.
And I know that you and my plastic will be here when I get back. And I definately plan to hop by on a regular basis to see what everybody is up to.
Cheers,
Harm
#439
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
Model Shipwrights: 248 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 09:35 AM UTC
OK guys what happened?
I get sent TDY for a week and my lifeline to the real (fun) world gets broken. Do I now generate 2 different post counts and hve 2 different ranks?
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: July 13, 2004
KitMaker: 6,705 posts
Model Shipwrights: 4,704 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 03:03 PM UTC
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OK guys what happened?
I get sent TDY for a week and my lifeline to the real (fun) world gets broken. Do I now generate 2 different post counts and hve 2 different ranks?
This is not a dream...this is not a dream... :-)
Hi Mark!
Quite a surprise, isn't it mate!? For right now, just post here as normal, and keep building models, until the Commander in Cheif has all the bugs worked out...
Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: February 28, 2002
KitMaker: 5,182 posts
Model Shipwrights: 4,070 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 04:06 PM UTC
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OK guys what happened?
I get sent TDY for a week and my lifeline to the real (fun) world gets broken. Do I now generate 2 different post counts and hve 2 different ranks?
Hi Mark
Actually the fun will start to increade more and more
Trust me on this!!!
As for the ranks we are now all recruits!!!! - but I don't care (never had a rank here)
Skipper
Ship Modelers of the World Unite!
#439
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
Model Shipwrights: 248 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 04:25 PM UTC
~!@#$%^&*+_)(*, I'm stuck in Korea for the rest of the week with no models to work on. On the bright side, I get to check out a Korean Hobby shop on Saturday.
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
betheyn
Senior Editor#019
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: October 14, 2004
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
Model Shipwrights: 34 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 04:35 AM UTC
Here is my finished entry for the campaign.
The Japanese battleship Kirishima in 1/700 scale, kindly donated by Blade48mrd ( Mike Durr ).
This is the first floaty thing i have built and to tell the truth i didn't have a clue what i was doing :-) , it didn't help with the instructions being in Japanese either. it took me a while to get into the project as i couldn't find a lot of colour photos of the ship, but once i started it was full speed ahead and i even tried my hand at a bit of rigging ( i bow done to all who rig those sailing things ).
My attempt probably isn't accurate or very good but i am quite happy with the end project.
Comments good or bad are welcome.
Andy
(++)
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Ontario, Canada
Joined: September 15, 2005
KitMaker: 1,901 posts
Model Shipwrights: 934 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 04:44 AM UTC
Hey Andy,
That is quite impressive for your first ship! A difficult subject matter to start off with and your rigging is infinitely better than my feeble attempts!, and kuddos for making your first ship a waterline with a water base.
Well done!
Currently working on:
350th Hasegawa Nagato
350th Hasegawa Isokaze
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: July 13, 2004
KitMaker: 6,705 posts
Model Shipwrights: 4,704 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 03:21 PM UTC
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Here is my finished entry for the campaign.
The Japanese battleship Kirishima in 1/700 scale, kindly donated by Blade48mrd ( Mike Durr ).
This is the first floaty thing i have built and to tell the truth i didn't have a clue what i was doing :-) , it didn't help with the instructions being in Japanese either. it took me a while to get into the project as i couldn't find a lot of colour photos of the ship, but once i started it was full speed ahead and i even tried my hand at a bit of rigging ( i bow done to all who rig those sailing things ).
My attempt probably isn't accurate or very good but i am quite happy with the end project.
Comments good or bad are welcome.
Andy (++)
, Andy!
I'll tell ya what, mate, first ship model, first waterline, quite impressive!...I really like the overall look, Bro, and tell me two things-did you have fun, and are you going to build another ship model?
You better watch out, because they can be
QUITE an addiction, mate!
Thanks for the entry, Andy, your participation in this fantastic campaign, and all of your discussion...and hey, there's still time to build
ANOTHER entry mate! :-) or do I hear Flattops?
DDD 2?
...How about it?
Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: February 28, 2002
KitMaker: 5,182 posts
Model Shipwrights: 4,070 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 08:25 PM UTC
Hi Andy
Your Kirishima looks very good - Congratulations!!!
I like the subtle weathering, the rigging and as Frank Portela said, the fact that you placed it on a water base it really adds a lot of visual impact to it!
On your next ship, you should try and use some PE sets to enhance even further the little model - you will see
Once again, Congartulations
Skipper
Ship Modelers of the World Unite!
betheyn
Senior Editor #019
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: October 14, 2004
KitMaker: 4,560 posts
Model Shipwrights: 34 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 10:47 PM UTC
Thanks guys for your comments.
Once i got onto the swing of this kit i did enjoy building it so when i attempt another one i think i will move up to 1/350, as the detail will be a lot better and i might even add some P.E to it.
I added the rigging masks as the kit didn't have any and i would like to thank my eldest daughter for contributing her hair for the rigging ( it seemed just the right thickness :-)8 ). The base was made using the excellent feature by BrandydogUK on the Armorama UK MSN site.
As for the other campaigns i have already signed up for the Flattops ( which I'm doing an aircraft for) and i have just signed up for DDD 2 as i have always wanted to build a U-boat ( any suggestions on a good kit ).
Andy
(++)
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: February 28, 2002
KitMaker: 5,182 posts
Model Shipwrights: 4,070 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 10:57 PM UTC
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(...) and i have just signed up for DDD 2 as i have always wanted to build a U-boat ( any suggestions on a good kit ).
Andy (++)
Hi Andy
Any of Revell 1/72 U-boots will do (you asked good)
You can choose VII-C or a modified VII-C/41
Glad to have you aboard and keep contributing
Skipper
Ship Modelers of the World Unite!
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: July 13, 2004
KitMaker: 6,705 posts
Model Shipwrights: 4,704 posts
Posted: Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 05:00 PM UTC
Ahoy, Maties!
Just a quick little reminder, we still have a little over two months left on this extension to the Dreadnoughts Campaign, still plenty of time to finish up your entry's...and with Flattops and DDD2 rolling along, and Leyte soon to start, we will continue to have a very busy build-a-thon here at Model Shipwrights! So with this in mind, anybody have any new Dreadnoughts discussions to share with us? How are ye' coming on yer' builds, ya scurvy dogs??!! Or is everyone finished??
AArrrggghhh!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: July 13, 2004
KitMaker: 2,169 posts
Model Shipwrights: 1,597 posts
Posted: Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 07:59 PM UTC
Hi Mark
Just a further update I have been working away I think I am pretty close to getting the ship painted.
I really admired Andys work I am unsure if I will go to the trouble/detail of the rigging.
I have just about finished all the vaious sub assemblies. I should have all construction etc completed by the end of this week.
I am getting the paint next week once I get paid.
Any recommendations on a good Tamiya Acrylic paint for the Admiral Schree wooden deck/s and grey hull and superstructures would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Sean
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: July 13, 2004
KitMaker: 6,705 posts
Model Shipwrights: 4,704 posts
Posted: Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 09:41 PM UTC
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Hi Mark
Just a further update I have been working away I think I am pretty close to getting the ship painted.
I really admired Andys work I am unsure if I will go to the trouble/detail of the rigging.
I have just about finished all the vaious sub assemblies. I should have all construction etc completed by the end of this week.
I am getting the paint next week once I get paid.
Any recommendations on a good Tamiya Acrylic paint for the Admiral Schree wooden deck/s and grey hull and superstructures would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Sean
Hi Sean!
Ready to paint, eh? Thats
great!...listen, here's a link with all of Tamiya's paint color charts on it, and also a fantastic color chart conversion if the color scheme for you model is listed in a different paint manufacturer.
First the
Tamiya Now the
Conversion Chart Hope this helps ya out some, mate!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Michigan, United States
Joined: September 10, 2004
KitMaker: 1,610 posts
Model Shipwrights: 566 posts
Posted: Monday, April 10, 2006 - 01:57 AM UTC
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we still have a little over two months left on this extension to the Dreadnoughts Campaign, still plenty of time to finish up your entry's...~Gunny
Got quite a bit done over the weekend, and I'm quickly getting to the point that I will no longer be able to avoid doing all 49 of those 20mm mounts. Thinking that I was getting "close", I thought I'd make a quick list of all the remaining tasks and put down next to each one about how long I thought it would take. Right now it looks like about 60 hours of work left.
UGH!! Lucky for me I've got a 4 day weekend ahead. (Now if I can JUST avoid the "honey do" list just a LITTLE longer...................)
Looking over the list, the next likely time to take some progress shots will be in about 2 weeks.
Tom
#439
Washington, United States
Joined: November 05, 2005
KitMaker: 4,950 posts
Model Shipwrights: 248 posts
Posted: Monday, April 10, 2006 - 04:51 AM UTC
Mark,
Lost last week to a TDY in Korea.
This week is lost to the taxman
Hopefully next week I can get back on track.
Hanger Queens in Waiting:
Monogram 1/72 F8F-1
Corsair the Sky Pirate - 1/72 Ace A-7D
Century Series - Airfix 1/72 F-105G
Anti Shipping - Academy 1/72 PBJ-1D
Academy 1/72 F-84E
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: July 13, 2004
KitMaker: 6,705 posts
Model Shipwrights: 4,704 posts
Posted: Monday, April 10, 2006 - 03:02 PM UTC
No problem, Bro, we still have two months of build time left on this one, Mark! Life does get in the way sometimes, doesn't it?? Just hit it hard after the taxman get's done with ya'!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: July 13, 2004
KitMaker: 6,705 posts
Model Shipwrights: 4,704 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 03:24 PM UTC
Ahoy maties!Just a little bump to see what's happening with our Dreadnoughts! entry's...Are we all done?? We still have a little over two months left of building time to go, and it
IS a very busy time here with
Dreadnoughts, Flattops, and DDD2 all rolling at the same time! But talk to me, ye' scurvy dogs! AArrrgghhh! Tell me what's up wit yer builds!!
...(and by the way, if you
are completed with your builds, please don't forget to upload a finished picture into the proper
"Finished" album!
) Thanks again for all the cooperation and participation, my friends...it's been a great ride so far!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
#099
Indiana, United States
Joined: March 04, 2004
KitMaker: 926 posts
Model Shipwrights: 0 posts
Posted: Friday, April 14, 2006 - 03:34 AM UTC
I'll be hitting the build of my IJN Haruna hard as soon as I get my last final exam completed early next week. My hats off to whomever extended this campaign...I'm going to need every second I can get....
Wien, Austria
Joined: June 01, 2005
KitMaker: 970 posts
Model Shipwrights: 446 posts
Posted: Friday, April 14, 2006 - 03:34 AM UTC
My KGV is on hold right now whilst I concentrate on HMS Hood (for a build review here). But she's about 75% done and I don't see any problems with having her finished by the end of the campaign (famous last words!)
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: July 13, 2004
KitMaker: 6,705 posts
Model Shipwrights: 4,704 posts
Posted: Friday, April 14, 2006 - 05:33 AM UTC
Darryl, Graham, I'm gonna hold ya to that mates!
No, seriously, thanks for the reply's, mates, I was beginning to wonder if everybody
WAS done!
Keep me updated on your progress, once ya get going again...looking forward to seeing the review, Rip!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Ohio, United States
Joined: November 23, 2004
KitMaker: 22 posts
Model Shipwrights: 0 posts
Posted: Friday, April 14, 2006 - 04:01 PM UTC
Im still working on my Bismarck. Every day I get a little time in to get some work done. I should be done by the deadline. I have to work today, but when I get home tonight Ill try and post some updated pictures.
Jeremy
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: July 13, 2004
KitMaker: 6,705 posts
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Posted: Friday, April 14, 2006 - 05:27 PM UTC
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Im still working on my Bismarck. Every day I get a little time in to get some work done. I should be done by the deadline. I have to work today, but when I get home tonight Ill try and post some updated pictures.
Jeremy
Hi Jeremy!
Good to hear from ya, mate! Completely understandable about life getting in the way of the
BETTER things in life (like modeling!
)...put up some update pics when you can!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
Sri Lanka
Joined: May 05, 2005
KitMaker: 2,174 posts
Model Shipwrights: 0 posts
Posted: Friday, April 14, 2006 - 07:52 PM UTC
OK, after Mike's poor Alabama that I BUBAR'd a few days ago, I went out hunting today, but my two LHS's in Koblenz don't stock Hasegawa, so I got myself Revell's 1/540 HMS King George V, and it looks great. Start work on it tomorrow.
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: July 13, 2004
KitMaker: 6,705 posts
Model Shipwrights: 4,704 posts
Posted: Friday, April 14, 2006 - 08:00 PM UTC
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OK, after Mike's poor Alabama that I BUBAR'd a few days ago, I went out hunting today, but my two LHS's in Koblenz don't stock Hasegawa, so I got myself Revell's 1/540 HMS King George V, and it looks great. Start work on it tomorrow.
Hi David!
Total bummer about your Alabama, mate...
The Revell King George is a
GREAT kit, though, and will build up into a nice ship...Better luck with this one, Bro, keep me posted!
~Gunny
"And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by..."
