mtdoramike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Corsaro II by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Corel
I noticed while looking through the box contents, I noticed quite a lot of mahogany veneer and after breezing through the instructions they indicate that the hull can be finished in natural wood by using the thin mahogany veneer. But that isn't going to work for me. I will paint the hull. Now it also has colors listed if the builder prefers to paiint the model. But like most who know me will tell you that I look at lists and instructions as a suggestion and not a rule. So we'll see how that goes.
I have also pondered turning the Corsaro into a functioning R/C model with just the motor and prop being operational. But after looking at the height of the masts, it might be prohibitive requiring way to must ballast to stay upright. Like a mentor of mine told me years ago "never make something more difficult than it has to be" and "and if you are trying to turn a static model into an R/C model, revert back to rule #1 because there are plenty of other options that are made for that purpose". So it might be best to heed those words of wisdom.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well the USS Missouri (Big Mo) is pretty much finished.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from ccoyle in Corsaro II by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Corel
The Corel Corsaro II is was an adoption from a fellow modeler, who decided to offer it for someone to finish it. So I adopted her with the anticipation of finishing her and hopefully turn her into a grand lady of the sea. Stay tuned for periodic updates. I'm finishing up on the USS Missouri adoption and will make the Corsaro my next project.
I have a great starting point here to finish her up. Most orphans I adopt are not nearly of this quality, I usually have to rip it apart and start over, but this is from a master modeler, so I expected no less.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well the USS Missouri (Big Mo) is pretty much finished.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Now that I''m pretty much finished with the Big Mo, otherr than making a nicer stand for it, I can look back on building it fondly. I try to stay away from historical ships and boats unless I have an itch or hankering to build a certain model, which I did with the Trumpeter 1:200 scale battle ships. No particular ship in mind, just one that needed a little time and love. But now that I scratched that itch, I don't plan on building another one, although I enjoyed it, I prefer wood. But I dislike saying never, which is a long time. So all I will say is stay tuned, you never know, like I said, I dance to my own drummer.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I know, but I preferred the red painted props to blend in rather than sticking out. I usually try to put a disclaimer on my build threads just for those purist out there. If you are looking for museum quality, you have happened onto the wrong thread. Unfortunately for those who are, you will be highly disappointed because I dance to my own drummer. You will never get a museum quality model out of a kit no matter what the box says because they are a dime a dozen and nothing special. I build shelf queens, to look pretty and if radio controlld to be functional. Now if I were building for a client on commission basis, I put this disclaimer right up front, but I also try to stay within bounds as much as possible to stay true to the representation of the model. But if I'm building for myself, all bets are off and when I'm done if some one is interested in it, great, if not, she will always have a home.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Knocklouder in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Now that I''m pretty much finished with the Big Mo, otherr than making a nicer stand for it, I can look back on building it fondly. I try to stay away from historical ships and boats unless I have an itch or hankering to build a certain model, which I did with the Trumpeter 1:200 scale battle ships. No particular ship in mind, just one that needed a little time and love. But now that I scratched that itch, I don't plan on building another one, although I enjoyed it, I prefer wood. But I dislike saying never, which is a long time. So all I will say is stay tuned, you never know, like I said, I dance to my own drummer.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Knocklouder in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I know, but I preferred the red painted props to blend in rather than sticking out. I usually try to put a disclaimer on my build threads just for those purist out there. If you are looking for museum quality, you have happened onto the wrong thread. Unfortunately for those who are, you will be highly disappointed because I dance to my own drummer. You will never get a museum quality model out of a kit no matter what the box says because they are a dime a dozen and nothing special. I build shelf queens, to look pretty and if radio controlld to be functional. Now if I were building for a client on commission basis, I put this disclaimer right up front, but I also try to stay within bounds as much as possible to stay true to the representation of the model. But if I'm building for myself, all bets are off and when I'm done if some one is interested in it, great, if not, she will always have a home.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Very shorly, within the next couple of days.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from CDW in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Now that I''m pretty much finished with the Big Mo, otherr than making a nicer stand for it, I can look back on building it fondly. I try to stay away from historical ships and boats unless I have an itch or hankering to build a certain model, which I did with the Trumpeter 1:200 scale battle ships. No particular ship in mind, just one that needed a little time and love. But now that I scratched that itch, I don't plan on building another one, although I enjoyed it, I prefer wood. But I dislike saying never, which is a long time. So all I will say is stay tuned, you never know, like I said, I dance to my own drummer.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from CDW in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I know, but I preferred the red painted props to blend in rather than sticking out. I usually try to put a disclaimer on my build threads just for those purist out there. If you are looking for museum quality, you have happened onto the wrong thread. Unfortunately for those who are, you will be highly disappointed because I dance to my own drummer. You will never get a museum quality model out of a kit no matter what the box says because they are a dime a dozen and nothing special. I build shelf queens, to look pretty and if radio controlld to be functional. Now if I were building for a client on commission basis, I put this disclaimer right up front, but I also try to stay within bounds as much as possible to stay true to the representation of the model. But if I'm building for myself, all bets are off and when I'm done if some one is interested in it, great, if not, she will always have a home.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from CDW in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Very shorly, within the next couple of days.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I know, but I preferred the red painted props to blend in rather than sticking out. I usually try to put a disclaimer on my build threads just for those purist out there. If you are looking for museum quality, you have happened onto the wrong thread. Unfortunately for those who are, you will be highly disappointed because I dance to my own drummer. You will never get a museum quality model out of a kit no matter what the box says because they are a dime a dozen and nothing special. I build shelf queens, to look pretty and if radio controlld to be functional. Now if I were building for a client on commission basis, I put this disclaimer right up front, but I also try to stay within bounds as much as possible to stay true to the representation of the model. But if I'm building for myself, all bets are off and when I'm done if some one is interested in it, great, if not, she will always have a home.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I know, but I preferred the red painted props to blend in rather than sticking out. I usually try to put a disclaimer on my build threads just for those purist out there. If you are looking for museum quality, you have happened onto the wrong thread. Unfortunately for those who are, you will be highly disappointed because I dance to my own drummer. You will never get a museum quality model out of a kit no matter what the box says because they are a dime a dozen and nothing special. I build shelf queens, to look pretty and if radio controlld to be functional. Now if I were building for a client on commission basis, I put this disclaimer right up front, but I also try to stay within bounds as much as possible to stay true to the representation of the model. But if I'm building for myself, all bets are off and when I'm done if some one is interested in it, great, if not, she will always have a home.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Tom E in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I know, but I preferred the red painted props to blend in rather than sticking out. I usually try to put a disclaimer on my build threads just for those purist out there. If you are looking for museum quality, you have happened onto the wrong thread. Unfortunately for those who are, you will be highly disappointed because I dance to my own drummer. You will never get a museum quality model out of a kit no matter what the box says because they are a dime a dozen and nothing special. I build shelf queens, to look pretty and if radio controlld to be functional. Now if I were building for a client on commission basis, I put this disclaimer right up front, but I also try to stay within bounds as much as possible to stay true to the representation of the model. But if I'm building for myself, all bets are off and when I'm done if some one is interested in it, great, if not, she will always have a home.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Captain Shaun in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I know, but I preferred the red painted props to blend in rather than sticking out. I usually try to put a disclaimer on my build threads just for those purist out there. If you are looking for museum quality, you have happened onto the wrong thread. Unfortunately for those who are, you will be highly disappointed because I dance to my own drummer. You will never get a museum quality model out of a kit no matter what the box says because they are a dime a dozen and nothing special. I build shelf queens, to look pretty and if radio controlld to be functional. Now if I were building for a client on commission basis, I put this disclaimer right up front, but I also try to stay within bounds as much as possible to stay true to the representation of the model. But if I'm building for myself, all bets are off and when I'm done if some one is interested in it, great, if not, she will always have a home.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from yvesvidal in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well the USS Missouri (Big Mo) is pretty much finished.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Cathead in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I know, but I preferred the red painted props to blend in rather than sticking out. I usually try to put a disclaimer on my build threads just for those purist out there. If you are looking for museum quality, you have happened onto the wrong thread. Unfortunately for those who are, you will be highly disappointed because I dance to my own drummer. You will never get a museum quality model out of a kit no matter what the box says because they are a dime a dozen and nothing special. I build shelf queens, to look pretty and if radio controlld to be functional. Now if I were building for a client on commission basis, I put this disclaimer right up front, but I also try to stay within bounds as much as possible to stay true to the representation of the model. But if I'm building for myself, all bets are off and when I'm done if some one is interested in it, great, if not, she will always have a home.
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mtdoramike reacted to ddp in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Mike, ship's props are a bronzy color not red but the prop shafts are red.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Snug Harbor Johnny in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well the USS Missouri (Big Mo) is pretty much finished.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Very shorly, within the next couple of days.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Cathead in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well the USS Missouri (Big Mo) is pretty much finished.
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mtdoramike reacted to CDW in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
That's beautiful, Mike. When will she start sea trials?
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mtdoramike got a reaction from AJohnson in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well the USS Missouri (Big Mo) is pretty much finished.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Knocklouder in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well the USS Missouri (Big Mo) is pretty much finished.
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