Ahoy all ye Flattops entrants! It's Roll Call Time!
Well, folks, 30 days has gone by since the official close of Garry Beebe's Flattops Campaign here at MSW, But, we have a special campaign rider attached to this one which is giving the late starters and those builders with complex models the opportunity to finish the campaign with honors and receive a ribbon when finished.
I need to know how many are yet building out there...so far only two members have reported any progress at all since, so we need to have a SITREP here, people...We can't keep this campaign going forever, so I need to know what's up!
~Gunny
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Gunny
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Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006 - 10:04 PM UTC
Ripster
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Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006 - 11:18 PM UTC
Making steady progress with Ark R mate, will post some pics shortly. Cranes, aerials and .5 guns to do mainly. Oh and of course the air group!
skipper
Joined: February 28, 2002
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Posted: Monday, July 31, 2006 - 02:38 AM UTC
My USS Sangamon is still in the dock
Progress is slow but steady
Skipper
Progress is slow but steady
Skipper
Gunny
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Posted: Monday, July 31, 2006 - 10:57 PM UTC
Thanks Guys...
Is that it?...all in, all done?
Two more entrants yet that are finishing?
Talk to me, mates, let me know if you're still in!
~Gunny
Is that it?...all in, all done?
Two more entrants yet that are finishing?
Talk to me, mates, let me know if you're still in!
~Gunny
MartinJQuinn
Joined: January 19, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 01:41 AM UTC
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Thanks Guys...
Is that it?...all in, all done?
Two more entrants yet that are finishing?
Talk to me, mates, let me know if you're still in!
~Gunny
The Amagi has been puttied, sanded and primed. Found a few more spots to touch up with additional filler, which will start the sanding/priming cycle again! Once I'm satisfied the seams are filled properly, I'll start shooting some paint when I find the time....
Dreadnought takes the priority spot in the model ship yard, she's due for delivery in less than two weeks. Once she and Invincible are delivered, I'll be able to devote more time to Amagi
Gunny
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Posted: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 03:44 PM UTC
OK mates, that's three thus far...
Flattops Late Charter
Ripster
Skipper
MartinJQuinn
We will adjust the charter as needed! If you are still building in the Flattops Campaign, please let me know!!!
Keep Modeling!
~Gunny
Flattops Late Charter
Ripster
Skipper
MartinJQuinn
We will adjust the charter as needed! If you are still building in the Flattops Campaign, please let me know!!!
Keep Modeling!
~Gunny
Ripster
Joined: June 01, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 04:34 AM UTC
As promised, some pics of the ongoing Ark build. Sorry the focus isn't great, but they're 'quick and dirty' snaps without a tripod under artificial light. There's a few more in my album. Comments welcome as ever - bear in mind there's still a lot for me to do!
Gunny
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Posted: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 02:53 PM UTC
Hey Rip!
Thanks for the update, Bro!
PE details are looking great, keep building! That completion ribbon is waiting for ye'!
~Gunny
Thanks for the update, Bro!
PE details are looking great, keep building! That completion ribbon is waiting for ye'!
~Gunny
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skipper
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Posted: Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 08:07 PM UTC
Although "dirty pics", Graham, I really like the way the PE enhances your Ark, and all the work you have put into her! Looking very good!!
I am sure it will be another excellent Flattop entry
Skipper
I am sure it will be another excellent Flattop entry
Skipper
Ripster
Joined: June 01, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 05:21 PM UTC
Thanks Skipper! Ark R is now finished to all intents and purposes - I will weather her and add the air group, and I'm also STILL waiting for my pom-poms from WEM, so have used the Airfix ones for now.
Anyway, here she is, more pics in my gallery (and of course I will add her to the 'Finished' gallery too...)
Anyway, here she is, more pics in my gallery (and of course I will add her to the 'Finished' gallery too...)
eMan
#298
Joined: August 08, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 10:37 PM UTC
I'll post the finished pics on this week end, my digital camera was down and need to borrow a new one. 
Gunny
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Posted: Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 10:57 PM UTC
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I'll post the finished pics on this week end, my digital camera was down and need to borrow a new one.
Thanks mate!
~Gunny
Ripster
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Posted: Monday, August 07, 2006 - 04:25 AM UTC
Gunny, now I've finally finished, better late than never, can I have my ribbon please?
Tiger101
Joined: March 02, 2002
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Posted: Monday, August 07, 2006 - 07:37 AM UTC
I am sorry Gunny it looks like the 15th will be hard for me to make. My job and other things have conspired to rob me of my time. I will finish my Reagen but I will not seek a ribbon.
Gunny
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Posted: Monday, August 07, 2006 - 02:43 PM UTC
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I am sorry Gunny it looks like the 15th will be hard for me to make. My job and other things have conspired to rob me of my time. I will finish my Reagen but I will not seek a ribbon.
15th?
Watcha talkin bout, mate? According to the campaign rider attached to this campaign, all late starters have the opportunity to continue to build their entry's past the completion date to achieve your completion ribbon...just let me know what's going on with your build and show me that you are making progress with your build, and I'll reserve a ribbon in your name, sailor!
~Gunny
Gunny
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Posted: Monday, August 07, 2006 - 02:47 PM UTC
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Gunny, now I've finally finished, better late than never, can I have my ribbon please?
Hi Graham!
I need to see your finished pics in the "Finished Gallery" mate, before any late ribbons are awarded...sorry, rules are rules!
~Gunny
Ripster
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Posted: Monday, August 07, 2006 - 03:03 PM UTC
Must say I thought this was now open-ended to allow us stragglers to complete
Gunny, she's in the 'Finished Gallery', here you go...
You may not have spotted her next to Al's Ark (which was finished on time of course!)
Gunny, she's in the 'Finished Gallery', here you go...
You may not have spotted her next to Al's Ark (which was finished on time of course!)
Gunny
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Posted: Monday, August 07, 2006 - 03:21 PM UTC
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Must say I thought this was now open-ended to allow us stragglers to complete
You may not have spotted her next to Al's Ark (which was finished on time of course!)
There ya go!
~Gunny
Ripster
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Posted: Monday, August 07, 2006 - 04:05 PM UTC
Cheers Gunny 
Very nice it looks too. I'm still weathering Ark, oil wash done yesterday and some (well quite a lot of actually) rust today. Think she probably looked quite battered while working in the Med. Will update photos later on
Very nice it looks too. I'm still weathering Ark, oil wash done yesterday and some (well quite a lot of actually) rust today. Think she probably looked quite battered while working in the Med. Will update photos later on
Martinnnn
Joined: April 26, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 02:51 PM UTC
Sorry, didn't made it this time 
Should have picked an easier kit and I should have started a bit earlier
Martin
Should have picked an easier kit and I should have started a bit earlier Martin
Ripster
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Posted: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 03:04 PM UTC
I don't think there's any such thing as an easy build when you're talking about aircraft carriers Martin - they're compex old beasts! How far along with your build are you? Karel Doormann wasn't it?
Gunny
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Posted: Monday, August 14, 2006 - 03:08 PM UTC
Any updates?
~Gunny
~Gunny
Ripster
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Posted: Monday, August 14, 2006 - 03:10 PM UTC
Now finished weathering Ark Royal, still have to build the air group - I am not keen on getting started with adding PE wing struts to the Swordfish! And I've still not received my pom-poms from WEM...
eMan
#298
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Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 01:39 PM UTC
Sorry for the late summit, just upload the photos to flattops finished gallery, my entry was the USS BOUGE (CVE-9), she sank thirteen U-boats during Atlantic operations and awarded Presidential Units Citations during WWII. hope you like it.
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