Looking good Luciano. Keep us posted. I'm also looking forward to you next build.
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Posted: Friday, April 06, 2007 - 10:03 PM UTC
Littorio
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Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007 - 12:04 AM UTC
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Looking good Luciano. Keep us posted. I'm also looking forward to you next build.
Gator
Lets just say that while the rest of Britian is celabrating a 25 year anniversary this year I will be modelling a 93rd year one, Sssshhhhh... say no more
Ciao
Luciano
Gunny
Joined: July 13, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 11:30 PM UTC
OK Gator. . .here she is, my Leyte Gulf entry, all finished up and ready for ye, DML's 1/700 scale "Premium Edition", USS Independance. . .what a great kit, and BTW, your masks ROCK dude! I've never painted a measure camo pattern easier than this time, using, ahem, Gators Paint Mask 
. . .great campaign, mate, now on to my next build!
Cheers,
~Gunny
. . .great campaign, mate, now on to my next build!Cheers,
~Gunny
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Posted: Monday, April 09, 2007 - 02:01 AM UTC
Good thing I was sittin' down.
Seriously, she looks great. I really like this kit and I'll have to get one myself. Awesome job.
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Seriously, she looks great. I really like this kit and I'll have to get one myself. Awesome job.
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Gunny
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Posted: Monday, April 09, 2007 - 05:03 AM UTC
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Good thing I was sittin' down.
Seriously, she looks great. I really like this kit and I'll have to get one myself. Awesome job.
Gator
Just what's that 'sposed to mean?
Get the kit, Ken, it's a gas to build, and it has the special "see through" feature if you want to build it (like the "invisble man" type models!) so you can view the interior of the flight deck (which is included with the photo-etch enhancements)...I didn't want this feature, so I built it the traditional way...maybe next time! Makes a nice little display!
~Gunny
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Posted: Monday, April 09, 2007 - 05:49 AM UTC
Very nice Mark. it turned out great.
I’s it the hull or the deck that has the invisible parts?
And I just hope those invisible man kits don't come with an interior.
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and it has the special "see through" feature if you want to build it (like the "invisble man" type models!) so you can view the interior of the flight deck (whic is included with the photo-etch enhancements)
I’s it the hull or the deck that has the invisible parts?
And I just hope those invisible man kits don't come with an interior.
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Posted: Monday, April 09, 2007 - 06:42 AM UTC
t's the flight deck Jacob. My USS Lexington has the same feature. Dragon and Trumpeter are really setting themselves apart in 1/700 ships.
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Gunny
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Posted: Monday, April 09, 2007 - 02:36 PM UTC
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Very nice Mark. it turned out great.Quoted Textand it has the special "see through" feature if you want to build it (like the "invisble man" type models!) so you can view the interior of the flight deck (whic is included with the photo-etch enhancements)
I’s it the hull or the deck that has the invisible parts?
And I just hope those invisible man kits don't come with an interior.
Hey, Jacob!
Actually, the main deck and about a 1/3rd of the upper hull is clear. . .see more details HERE!
~Gunny
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#027
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Posted: Monday, April 09, 2007 - 05:25 PM UTC
That could prove to be very challenging.
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#027
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Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 09:07 PM UTC
Ahoy mates! Time for a SITREP.
We've got 32 entrants for this build. How is everyone doing on their subject? Problems? Questions? Photo updates?
Sound off or have a shot put across yer bow!
We've got 32 entrants for this build. How is everyone doing on their subject? Problems? Questions? Photo updates?
Sound off or have a shot put across yer bow!
redshirt
Joined: January 26, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 11:23 AM UTC
I am still working on a water base. (Take three.)
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Posted: Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 08:48 PM UTC
It took me a couple of tries to get it the way I wanted. It will work for ya.
Fordboy
Joined: July 13, 2004
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Posted: Friday, April 13, 2007 - 09:25 AM UTC
Ahoy Kenny
I have to be honest mate the IJN Isuzu has been languishing on the workbench untouched for a short while.
I am working/looking it over at this very moment.
Regards
Sean
I have to be honest mate the IJN Isuzu has been languishing on the workbench untouched for a short while.
I am working/looking it over at this very moment.
Regards
Sean
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Posted: Friday, April 13, 2007 - 08:47 PM UTC
I've had those moments Sean.
Keep pluggin' away.
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Keep pluggin' away.
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MartinJQuinn
Joined: January 19, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 07:37 AM UTC
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Ahoy mates! Time for a SITREP.
We've got 32 entrants for this build. How is everyone doing on their subject? Problems? Questions? Photo updates?
Sound off or have a shot put across yer bow!
Started working on the PitRoad 1/700 Maya, which will be my entry. Here she is on my workbench (bottom of picture) with the Hasegawa Haguro (center) and the Tamiya Mikuma (top)
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Posted: Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 11:51 AM UTC
Hi Kenny,
Second build Ise is at a stand still I've hit one of those modellers blocks that we get every now and then, also have two F-14s stuck in that block.
I need something different to build to get me out of it.
PS. Guy's visit British Bulldogs starting tomorrow (17th) and vote in the April MoM.
Click here for link http://bulldogs.kitmaker.net/
Ciao
Luciano
Second build Ise is at a stand still I've hit one of those modellers blocks that we get every now and then, also have two F-14s stuck in that block.
I need something different to build to get me out of it.
PS. Guy's visit British Bulldogs starting tomorrow (17th) and vote in the April MoM.
Click here for link http://bulldogs.kitmaker.net/
Ciao
Luciano
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Posted: Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 04:51 PM UTC
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Hi Kenny,
Second build Ise is at a stand still I've hit one of those modellers blocks that we get every now and then, also have two F-14s stuck in that block.
I need something different to build to get me out of it.
PS. Guy's visit British Bulldogs starting tomorrow (17th) and vote in the April MoM.
Click here for link http://bulldogs.kitmaker.net/
Ciao
Luciano
I can relate to that.
I'll make sure to visit the site after work.
ducati650
Joined: March 06, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 07:09 PM UTC
I'm pretty new to this group but would like to join this campaign. I'm building a1/35th Elco PT boat from the the Italeri kit and back dating it to a Ron 33 boat that took part in the Battle of Surigao Strait. Is it eligable? I've had to cast guns, mounts, ready ammo boxes, ammo mags, etc. and scratch build the radome, mast, etc. It is not finished and has gone through several paint jobs as i have made contact with crew from the actual boat as well as vets from the Ron. I have learned a great deal along the way.
How do i go about joining this campaign?
Latest photo"
Link to album page showing the progress with the newest photos last.
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1830736
How do i go about joining this campaign?
Latest photo"
Link to album page showing the progress with the newest photos last.
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1830736
Gunny
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Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 09:14 PM UTC
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I'm pretty new to this group but would like to join this campaign. I'm building a1/35th Elco PT boat from the the Italeri kit and back dating it to a Ron 33 boat that took part in the Battle of Surigao Strait. Is it eligable? I've had to cast guns, mounts, ready ammo boxes, ammo mags, etc. and scratch build the radome, mast, etc. It is not finished and has gone through several paint jobs as i have made contact with crew from the actual boat as well as vets from the Ron. I have learned a great deal along the way.
How do i go about joining this campaign?
Nice build, mate!
BUT, don't think you'll be eligible with this build, only because the build is already started...not really fair to the other participants who began the campaign with an unbuilt kit, know what I mean?
But Kenny Loup is the campaign manager of this one, so he'll have to give his final say on this, my friend...
Cheers,
~Gunny
ducati650
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Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 11:30 PM UTC
Hi Gunny,
I may be having a senior moment so bear with me but I thought i was asking about the Leyte Campaign. it began in Oct'06 so I should be OK. I wanted to join your's but in an e-mail you explained that I actually started my build before the campaign began. I have no issue with that. fair is fair. Did I somehow cross tracks to the Small comabat vessel campaign? Didn't mean to, sorry.
I may be having a senior moment so bear with me but I thought i was asking about the Leyte Campaign. it began in Oct'06 so I should be OK. I wanted to join your's but in an e-mail you explained that I actually started my build before the campaign began. I have no issue with that. fair is fair. Did I somehow cross tracks to the Small comabat vessel campaign? Didn't mean to, sorry.
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Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 11:52 PM UTC
Ahoy mates.
After some thought, I'm going to allow this to be entered into the campaign. Had Ed begun his build before October of '06, I would not allow it. But, considering that he started after the campaign started, he's ok. Ed, just make sure you sign up for the campaign in the MSW Group Builds section.
Kenny
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BUT, don't think you'll be eligible with this build, only because the build is already started...not really fair to the other participants who began the campaign with an unbuilt kit, know what I mean?
But Kenny Loup is the campaign manager of this one, so he'll have to give his final say on this, my friend...
After some thought, I'm going to allow this to be entered into the campaign. Had Ed begun his build before October of '06, I would not allow it. But, considering that he started after the campaign started, he's ok. Ed, just make sure you sign up for the campaign in the MSW Group Builds section.
Kenny
ducati650
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Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007 - 12:10 AM UTC
Hi Gator,
I went to the Group Build section and signed up in the Leyte Gulf Campaign. Thank you. This is my first ship model since I was a kid 50 years ago and it has been and is a real learning experience!
If I want to post photos and details do I do it in a thread I start in the Leyte Gulf Campaign folder?
I have photo album pages of the build and also color and black & white photos of the Ron 33 boats in 1944. Are these items people would be interested in seeing too?
The build is not done yet. Most of the pieces you see in the photo are just sitting in place for the picture. The deck is not even attached. I still need to cast another part or 2 also.
Most of the time has been spent making molds and casting the additional pieces need to build the 495 boat along with scratch building pieces for which I had no ptototype to copy, like the radom..
Thanks,
Ed
I went to the Group Build section and signed up in the Leyte Gulf Campaign. Thank you. This is my first ship model since I was a kid 50 years ago and it has been and is a real learning experience!
If I want to post photos and details do I do it in a thread I start in the Leyte Gulf Campaign folder?
I have photo album pages of the build and also color and black & white photos of the Ron 33 boats in 1944. Are these items people would be interested in seeing too?
The build is not done yet. Most of the pieces you see in the photo are just sitting in place for the picture. The deck is not even attached. I still need to cast another part or 2 also.
Most of the time has been spent making molds and casting the additional pieces need to build the 495 boat along with scratch building pieces for which I had no ptototype to copy, like the radom..
Thanks,
Ed
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Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007 - 12:13 AM UTC
Hi Ed,
You can post everything right here. Looking forward to seeing more of this build.
You can post everything right here. Looking forward to seeing more of this build.
ducati650
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Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007 - 04:04 AM UTC
Gator,
I'm sending you an e-mail . If you don't get it soon, let me know.
Thanks,
Ed
I'm sending you an e-mail . If you don't get it soon, let me know.
Thanks,
Ed
ducati650
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Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007 - 06:01 AM UTC
Here are a few more photos. I painted the numbers tonight.
More photos:
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1830736
More photos:
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1830736
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