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Tigerdvr

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  • Birthday 03/06/1938

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    The USA, model ships, Naval history, aviation, firearms of all types

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  1. I have that Yorktown kit and have never been able to find aftermarket stuff for her.
  2. Nicely done. I did that conversion many years ago but not nearly as extensive as your project. Will enjoy watching the progress.
  3. This stand is a great aid in providing a sturdy base to build your ship. It's big enough for the Model Shipways Confederacy. It can easily be reconfigured for various size projects. It is 3 feet long and has all the options. My large wooden ship building days are over so this needs a good home. Located in South Florida (33066) $85.00 obo plus shipping (it's heavy) Sorry for the photos laying over.
  4. The kit has only opened to check parts, all appears complete. She's a big one. She's about a foot longer than the Arizona I just completed. Asking $350.00 plus whatever shipping you choose. Please check shipping costs. Realistic offers considered. Cheers, Harley
  5. Construction started 12/19/2021. My first 1/200 scale project. Kit was purchased from private party and included the Mk1 upgrade. She is shown as I see her in December 1941. Paint is Vallejo AV, AK, and Scale Colors. My first time using Scale Colors, I like them. Rigging is Ezline and stainless steel wire. The kit decal sheet is quite complete but appears too large so I used 1/350 decals. The "ARIZONA" on the port quarter is bare brass which is just a bit of artistic license. Starboard is correct. The kit is quite complete and detailed. It could easily produce a nice model right out of the box. I used the usual vast amount of references covering the Arizona. The Kagero Super Drawings in 3D is a fine reference and helped to clarify a number of points in the kit instructions. The case is by AcrylicJob. I have enjoyed using them previously. The attached pics are some quickies. I intend to do a finish set when I add her crew. Sorry for the picture problem. Cheers, Harley
  6. Thanks JeffT, that's about what I have. The more I study them and compare them with the kit instructions the clearer things get. Just takes a bit of engineering to make sure things are assembled in the correct sequence.
  7. I purchased Trumpeter's 1/200 Arizona from a private party. The deal included the Mk1 Design upgrade 20019. The instructions for the PE upgrade makes me feel like some pages may be missing. I haven't used Mk1 before. If anyone has used this upgrade, please advise how many pages were in the instructions. I really don't expect too much trouble with this project as is but any information will be appreciated Thanks, Harley
  8. Okay show off, how did you correct it? Thanks for the help and the comment. Cheers, Harley
  9. My Joy-Yard 1/350 Missouri is complete. She was a challenge and the instructions caused some stress occasionally. I learned a lot. Experience can be a tough task master. I spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to get this pic to display horizontally but it just wouldn't work!! Cheers, Harley
  10. This is my 98.75% completed Joy-Yard 1/350 USS Missouri. She is shown in early 1945 venue. I'm finishing some main deck railing work, paint touch up, and a matt clear coat and she will be ready for her seascape base. It was definitely a challenge for me and I learned a lot. I was tempted to walk away from her and did take a ten day period of abstention but the challenge remained. I spent an inordinate amount of time working through the instruction puzzle. The good amount of supplementary material I had accumulated was a great help. I have the framework for her seascape ready to finish and she will be complete.
  11. IMHO, you have a very good water texture with a swell pushing along but not quite breaking to white water. Some folks seem to build a nice model, create a good sea base and then screw it up with a wake that looks like rows of soldiers coming off the hull at a constant 45 degree angle. I certainly doubt that will be the case with your build as you show a good grasp of how water works. Can't wait to see the finished product. Enjoy, Harley
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