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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I hope you win. I usually build a display/transport base for my models, which allows me to strap them down to the base when need be. As far as durability, I use Tamiya glue for the plastic parts, which causes the plastic to literally fuse together. On the metal parts or parts that I want to bond instantly so I don't have to hold them for 30 minutes and the PE brass parts, I use CA glue with a kicker, which causes the bond to be instant and strong. But, you better be right the first time because getting the parts apart is a bear.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well against my best judgement, I ordered a PE (photo etched) brass crane and catapult sheet from from Sprue Brothers for a sum of $34.00 shipped. I put together the plastic crane and catapult systems and although they were adaquate although a might rough they would be acceptable, but I thought maybe a photo etched crane out of brass would look more detailed. So I ordered the PE sheet and it arrived today. To my surprise, there were no crane unlike the what the description said. You have to use the plastic crane from the kit while using brass inner supports from the PE sheet. That blows!! So that was a total waste of $34.00 on a very misleading description.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well against my best judgement, I ordered a PE (photo etched) brass crane and catapult sheet from from Sprue Brothers for a sum of $34.00 shipped. I put together the plastic crane and catapult systems and although they were adaquate although a might rough they would be acceptable, but I thought maybe a photo etched crane out of brass would look more detailed. So I ordered the PE sheet and it arrived today. To my surprise, there were no crane unlike the what the description said. You have to use the plastic crane from the kit while using brass inner supports from the PE sheet. That blows!! So that was a total waste of $34.00 on a very misleading description.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I hope you win. I usually build a display/transport base for my models, which allows me to strap them down to the base when need be. As far as durability, I use Tamiya glue for the plastic parts, which causes the plastic to literally fuse together. On the metal parts or parts that I want to bond instantly so I don't have to hold them for 30 minutes and the PE brass parts, I use CA glue with a kicker, which causes the bond to be instant and strong. But, you better be right the first time because getting the parts apart is a bear.
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mtdoramike reacted to CDW in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
The trouble with photo etch detail sets is the delicate nature of it. Besides that, Eduard is over priced IMO for many of their products. Not sure how well parts like these will hold up under use in RC applications. When I just touch my finished ships in the wrong way, itty bitty parts often fly off. Right now, I have entered five of my finished models in a regional IPMS contest this month, and am contemplating how to get the models there without damaging them.
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mtdoramike reacted to CDW in Hello from FLORIDA
Welcome from a fellow Floridian. I've got family who farm down your way in Immokalee, but unfortunately none of them are model ship builders.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Jaager in Hello from FLORIDA
Yep the old Ebay ship model kit purchase, I think we have all been there and done that, hoping everything is in the box when it arrives only to realize there are parts missing from parts of the model to plans and instructions. After your first or second model, you will toss the instructions, which at best are confusing and at worst down right misleading and build mainly by the plans or drawings. You will also learn that basically all ship models are built the same with only a few differences.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from CDW in Hello from FLORIDA
Yep the old Ebay ship model kit purchase, I think we have all been there and done that, hoping everything is in the box when it arrives only to realize there are parts missing from parts of the model to plans and instructions. After your first or second model, you will toss the instructions, which at best are confusing and at worst down right misleading and build mainly by the plans or drawings. You will also learn that basically all ship models are built the same with only a few differences.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Ryland Craze in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well against my best judgement, I ordered a PE (photo etched) brass crane and catapult sheet from from Sprue Brothers for a sum of $34.00 shipped. I put together the plastic crane and catapult systems and although they were adaquate although a might rough they would be acceptable, but I thought maybe a photo etched crane out of brass would look more detailed. So I ordered the PE sheet and it arrived today. To my surprise, there were no crane unlike the what the description said. You have to use the plastic crane from the kit while using brass inner supports from the PE sheet. That blows!! So that was a total waste of $34.00 on a very misleading description.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I'm using Tamiya IJN Gray LP13 flat lacquer paint for the upper portion of the hull and Dark Ghost gray LP36 flat lacquer paint for the super structure and deck fittings, which actually looks more like a light blue than gray, but I liked then name Dark Ghost gray.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in Hello from FLORIDA
Yep the old Ebay ship model kit purchase, I think we have all been there and done that, hoping everything is in the box when it arrives only to realize there are parts missing from parts of the model to plans and instructions. After your first or second model, you will toss the instructions, which at best are confusing and at worst down right misleading and build mainly by the plans or drawings. You will also learn that basically all ship models are built the same with only a few differences.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Keith Black in Hello from FLORIDA
Yep the old Ebay ship model kit purchase, I think we have all been there and done that, hoping everything is in the box when it arrives only to realize there are parts missing from parts of the model to plans and instructions. After your first or second model, you will toss the instructions, which at best are confusing and at worst down right misleading and build mainly by the plans or drawings. You will also learn that basically all ship models are built the same with only a few differences.
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mtdoramike reacted to Keith Black in Hello from FLORIDA
Jim, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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mtdoramike reacted to Jwestphal in Hello from FLORIDA
It’s a pleasure finding a forum that discusses all the different aspects of ship building. Being new to the hobby, I’ve run into some challenges and have already found some helpful tips on this site.
I recently purchased the Mantua Black Falcon on eBay. When it arrived, I found the instructions weren’t in the box. I’ve started the kit using the drawings without any other guidance. So far I don’t think I’ve ruined it but not having any measurements or actual directions has made it very difficult. Thank god for YouTube and this forum.
Thank for letting me join and partake in other’s knowledge.
Jim
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mtdoramike got a reaction from CDW in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I'm using Tamiya IJN Gray LP13 flat lacquer paint for the upper portion of the hull and Dark Ghost gray LP36 flat lacquer paint for the super structure and deck fittings, which actually looks more like a light blue than gray, but I liked then name Dark Ghost gray.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I'm using Tamiya IJN Gray LP13 flat lacquer paint for the upper portion of the hull and Dark Ghost gray LP36 flat lacquer paint for the super structure and deck fittings, which actually looks more like a light blue than gray, but I liked then name Dark Ghost gray.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I was having a battle with myself on how to allow access to the stern portion of the ship once the deck was attached to allow access to the rudder posts and rudder arms, which do require adjustments at times. I finally desided to glue blockes to the insides of the hull from midship back to the stern which allowed me to screw the rear half of the deck down. So now if access is required, you just have to unscrew the deck rather than glueing the rear deck to the hull like was done on the front half of the deck.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Thanks CD, a fellow modeller built the Trumpeter 1/200 scale of the Bismarck and met with me at Lake Dora and floated it around the boat ramp area and it was magnificent.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
The Big Mo came with a decent plastic name plate, but I can't roll like that, so I ordered a nice brass name plate for such a grand ol gal.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I know you can buy a ton of Photo Etched brass upgrades for this kit, but I don't plan on buying very much upgrade or detail; up sets for this kit. You can buy brass turned canon and such, but the guns to me from the kit look quite detailed and fine. I did however purchase a wooden deck for the Big Mo and chose the blue deck, which is like a peel and stick.
I also decided not to use the twin screw setup from the previous owner and opted to go for the realistic look of the actual ship and use a 4 screw setup and ordered it from China, which set me back $199.00 shipped. Now let me point out here, if I were going to keep this model for myself, I would have used the twin prop or screw setup rather than the four screw because I saw a video of the Big Mo with both twin and four screw in operation and then performance of the twin screw was way better than the four screw, which required a lot more room to turn and slower to react than the twin screw.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I adopted an orphaned kit of a battleship by Trumpeter 1/200 scale of the USS Missouri aka:Big Mo a while back and has been awaiting it's turn on the building bench. It had never been started, however one of the previous owners (not sure how many? purchased a twin screw drive system from England for it. First impression, this kit is huge, and not for the faint of heart.
upon completion of the Big Mo, I will either offer it for sale or possibly see if a local VFW would be interested in it to raffle off as a donation.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I was having a battle with myself on how to allow access to the stern portion of the ship once the deck was attached to allow access to the rudder posts and rudder arms, which do require adjustments at times. I finally desided to glue blockes to the insides of the hull from midship back to the stern which allowed me to screw the rear half of the deck down. So now if access is required, you just have to unscrew the deck rather than glueing the rear deck to the hull like was done on the front half of the deck.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Thanks CD, a fellow modeller built the Trumpeter 1/200 scale of the Bismarck and met with me at Lake Dora and floated it around the boat ramp area and it was magnificent.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I was having a battle with myself on how to allow access to the stern portion of the ship once the deck was attached to allow access to the rudder posts and rudder arms, which do require adjustments at times. I finally desided to glue blockes to the insides of the hull from midship back to the stern which allowed me to screw the rear half of the deck down. So now if access is required, you just have to unscrew the deck rather than glueing the rear deck to the hull like was done on the front half of the deck.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Thanks CD, a fellow modeller built the Trumpeter 1/200 scale of the Bismarck and met with me at Lake Dora and floated it around the boat ramp area and it was magnificent.
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