Here's some photos.
Hope you like it!
Gator
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1/72 5" Twin turret
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Posted: Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 05:09 AM UTC
Here's my Memorial Day weekend project. I've always liked the twin 5" turret, so I'm scratch building a 1/72 one.
Here's some photos.
Hope you like it!
Gator
Here's some photos.
Hope you like it!
Gator
95bravo
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Posted: Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 09:27 AM UTC
I do like it. I'm impressed by those who can build from a drawing like that....great work! 
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Posted: Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 01:57 PM UTC
Neat project, Gator!
Keep us filled in, mate!
Thanks for sharing,
~Gunny
Keep us filled in, mate!
Thanks for sharing,
~Gunny
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Posted: Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 02:23 AM UTC
Here's today's progress. I got the hatches on, the barrels of course and have marked for the rungs. I've got some handles to do and the shell ejector port doors. Hopefully I'll put some paint on her tomorrow.
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Posted: Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 03:27 PM UTC
Looks, cool, Kenny...
What's you're plans to display this one, mate?
~Gunny
What's you're plans to display this one, mate?
~Gunny
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Posted: Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 08:32 PM UTC
Probably a simple base. If I had a 1/72 sailor to put beside it it would be cool, but I don't know of any. Haven't thought that far ahead. 
Kenny
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95bravo
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Posted: Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 11:07 PM UTC
Very cool. And all in a weekend! 
Seriously, you should do a short article regarding it. I think it would be neat to know how you did this as a step-by step.
Seriously, you should do a short article regarding it. I think it would be neat to know how you did this as a step-by step.
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Posted: Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 11:20 PM UTC
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Seriously, you should do a short article regarding it. I think it would be neat to know how you did this as a step-by step.
I guess I could do that. I'll have to get Skipper's working with paint masks written first.
Kenny
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Posted: Monday, May 29, 2006 - 04:23 AM UTC
That's terriffic work! This will make a great display piece!
You can either leave it by itself or make a diorama.
(Doesn't somebody make 1/72 carrier deck sections, and wasn't this exact turret used on Essex class carriers..............Hmmmmm)
You can either leave it by itself or make a diorama.
(Doesn't somebody make 1/72 carrier deck sections, and wasn't this exact turret used on Essex class carriers..............Hmmmmm)
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#027
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Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006 - 04:30 AM UTC
Hey guys, should I put blast bags on my 5" turret? I'm thinking of modeling it as a turret from the Juneau.
Kenny
Kenny
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Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006 - 05:24 AM UTC
Hi Kenny,
Nice job on the turret....Are you referring to CL-119 Juneau?...if so, she has blast bags, in most of the pics
I've seen.
Have a nice day and happy modelling!
Joe
Nice job on the turret....Are you referring to CL-119 Juneau?...if so, she has blast bags, in most of the pics
I've seen.
Have a nice day and happy modelling!
Joe
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Posted: Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 02:27 AM UTC
That's Joe. But I was refering to the Juneau the Sullivan brothers served on.
Kenny
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Posted: Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 10:36 AM UTC
Hi Kenny,
You're referring to CL-52 with the Sullivans....Ok...can't seem to
find any pics with blast bags...have you?
Leave them off...
Hope this helped...
Regards,
Joe
You're referring to CL-52 with the Sullivans....Ok...can't seem to
find any pics with blast bags...have you?
Leave them off...
Hope this helped...
Regards,
Joe
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Posted: Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 04:00 PM UTC
Hi Kenny
Airwaves used to have some 1/72 white metal WWII Aircraft Carrier crew - or you can choose any of the 1/72 Hecker & Goros suitable sets
A Feature is requested
Excellent
Skipper
PS: I am impressed with the speed you work and the multitude of projects you can handle at the same time!
Airwaves used to have some 1/72 white metal WWII Aircraft Carrier crew - or you can choose any of the 1/72 Hecker & Goros suitable sets
A Feature is requested
Excellent
Skipper
PS: I am impressed with the speed you work and the multitude of projects you can handle at the same time!
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Posted: Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 04:36 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Kenny
Airwaves used to have some 1/72 white metal WWII Aircraft Carrier crew - or you can choose any of the 1/72 Hecker & Goros suitable sets
A Feature is requested
Excellent
Skipper
PS: I am impressed with the speed you work and the multitude of projects you can handle at the same time!
Hey Gator!
I have to agree with Skipper on all points here mate...and a little dio with H&G figgies would be a perfect addition to your turret, Bro...how's it going, by the way?
~Gunny
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Posted: Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 05:24 PM UTC
Hey guys, thanks for the kind words.
The turret is going great. I've finally got the pin holes filled and the sanding done. I sprayed the first color, sea blue, on last night. I may try to get the second color, ocean gray on tonight.
Kenny
The turret is going great. I've finally got the pin holes filled and the sanding done. I sprayed the first color, sea blue, on last night. I may try to get the second color, ocean gray on tonight.
Kenny
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Posted: Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 07:11 PM UTC
Hey guys, had to switch gears on the 5" turret camo. I can't get a good photo of the camo pattern on the turrets. So, I'm going to do the #1 turret from the USS Hornet CV12. Does anyone have a clue as to the width of the flight deck planking used. I think it was 6" but I'm not sure.
Thanks...Kenny
Thanks...Kenny
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Posted: Monday, June 05, 2006 - 12:49 AM UTC
You could either use this as a base, or perhaps use the picture to estimate the width of the planks.
http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=JS0002
Tom
http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=JS0002
Tom
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Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 02:16 AM UTC
I could have made you some really nice CNC Cut Brass barrels for this
5" 38cal i do from 1/700th to 1/48th scale
5" 38cal i do from 1/700th to 1/48th scale
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Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 03:21 AM UTC
Hey Steve, I set you a PM.
Kenny
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Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 04:23 AM UTC
reply sent
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Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 03:56 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I could have made you some really nice CNC Cut Brass barrels for this
5" 38cal i do from 1/700th to 1/48th scale
Ahoy Steve -
Glad to see you around MSW
Keep in touch
Skipper
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Posted: Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 12:19 AM UTC
I'm still waiting for the detailed interior. leave the doors open and scratch out an interior. Then you could cast resin copies and sell them for a bunch of dough. Imagine the possibilities !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or you could make a bunch of them and start working on a 72nd scale crusier or destroyer. See what friends do..... :-) :-)
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Posted: Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 05:16 AM UTC
You're killin' me Steve!
Kenny
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Gunny
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Posted: Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 03:08 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I'm still waiting for the detailed interior. leave the doors open and scratch out an interior. Then you could cast resin copies and sell them for a bunch of dough. Imagine the possibilities !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or you could make a bunch of them and start working on a 72nd scale crusier or destroyer. See what friends do..... :-) :-)
Ya know, guys, this isn't such a bad idea!....
I could see a market for it!
~Gunny
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