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Canute reacted to a post in a topic: CV-5 USS Yorktown, Aftermarket items?
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mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: CV-5 USS Yorktown, Aftermarket items?
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I have that Yorktown kit and have never been able to find aftermarket stuff for her.
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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.
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Tigerdvr reacted to a post in a topic: HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - Hobby Boss - 1/200
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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
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Tigerdvr reacted to a post in a topic: USF Confederacy by cdrusn89 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64
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Tigerdvr reacted to a post in a topic: Robert E. Peary by Mike P - WWII Liberty Ship
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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.
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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
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kit review USS Missouri (or any Iowa class) 1/350 by Joy Yard
Tigerdvr replied to Tigerdvr's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
Thanks CDW, appreciate the thought.- 51 replies
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kit review USS Missouri (or any Iowa class) 1/350 by Joy Yard
Tigerdvr replied to Tigerdvr's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
Okay show off, how did you correct it? Thanks for the help and the comment. Cheers, Harley- 51 replies
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kit review USS Missouri (or any Iowa class) 1/350 by Joy Yard
Tigerdvr replied to Tigerdvr's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
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- 51 replies
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kit review USS Missouri (or any Iowa class) 1/350 by Joy Yard
Tigerdvr replied to Tigerdvr's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
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.- 51 replies
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Tigerdvr reacted to a post in a topic: HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - Hobby Boss - 1/200
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Tigerdvr reacted to a post in a topic: Acrylic paint tips and techniques
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Tigerdvr reacted to a post in a topic: Sea Harrier FRS.1 by Old Collingwood - FINISHED - Kinetic - 1/48
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Try bluewaternavy.
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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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