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CDW
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She's a beauty, and the strength will come when you add that fiberglass and resin.- 146 replies
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The deck looks fantastic as it is. Are there any scrap deck pieces you could experiment on without taking a chance on the main deck, first? Some very light work with pastels might be the ticket, but would hate to try it on the main deck without experimenting on scrap.
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Mark Out of curiosity, how many watts is your laser, and what do you feel is the minimum watts required for typical ship model part fabrication?
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That radial engine would not be a terribly difficult one to scratch build if you are inclined to that sort of solution. It could end up a much more suitable end product that the kit supplied engine. Perhaps there are parts of the kit engine you can use, just detail a bit. There are many sources of detailed drawings of the engine on line, just need to scale it to your needs.
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With the great job you've done on the airframe, the attention to the guns will be a welcome addition. Good choice.
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Thanks for the comments and the likes, guys. It's coming along slowly but surely. My old eyeballs can't stand the fatigue of working with the photo etch for too long of periods of time before I need to give it a rest. That's even with good magnification and lighting.
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Gas Patch models make a beautiful set of 1:16 Spandau guns, but they are pricey. https://www.bnamodelworld.com/for-other-scales-model-planes-gaspatch-models-gas15-16079?zenid=d1f49320612eb0ea8862234ad9690013 Regards CDW
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Looks like it's working like a charm.
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This would be the perfect ship modeling post/reply if you had stuffed that message in a bottle. As it is, I love it anyway.
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For all intent and purpose, I am cell phone illiterate. I must ask my children how to do most everything except the basic functions. Truth be known, I really don't want to take the time to actually learn to use my cell phone. In any event, I love to follow your progress on the Chris Craft and hope you get your issues sorted out soon. Looking forward to seeing more photos of your build.
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With all the turrets and electrical/mechanical features of a battleship, there must have been a tremendous amount of maintenance that had to be carried out at sea. So many moving parts, something would have been bound to break down at worst and/or at least need preventive maintenance every day.
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Very convincing, just like the real thing shrunk down. Ever see that old movie, Honey I Shrunk the Kids? These pieces look like the fellow got a hold of the real things, used his machine and presto!....model ship guns. Very nice indeed, Greg.
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Not a lot of progress lately on the model. Been getting the yard, side and back patios ready (spring cleaning) for an upcoming birthday party for one of our grandchildren. Here is the current state of the ship. Trying out some Flory Models weathering pigments. Keep in mind, I have much shading, paint detailing, and weathering to do before its anywhere near finished. I could have put a lot more detail on those torpedo launchers seen at each side of the cockpit area (last picture), but they are so darn hard to see it hardly seems worth doing too much. Will try to make sure and give everything on the deck attention to detail where it can easily be seen.
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Clever idea, using those empty frames to form your strips.
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Those guns look SO good, but man, I know that is some tough duty building all those. Takes some real determination to finish them all in a week. The stock Tamiya guns are obviously not as good as the Pontos ones, but they are presentable to be sure. I agree those small handrails must be a nightmare to do. Some compound vertical curves it appears. Tough duty.
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This all makes much more sense to me, now that we know the picture is not of Musashi nor Yamato, but of a more modern ship. Thanks! PS: I found the AOTS from an online bookseller located in the UK for a reasonable price ($35.51 shipped).
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I'm glad you asked that question about the holes in the hull, Sam. I was ready to show my ignorance and ask the same question.
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I'll bet you're right, Slog. That stubborn spot on the side panel is probably due to the mylar as it won't hold a curve shape. Maybe too late now to remove the mylar, but white glue can be used to create clear portal windows like that after the panel has been shaped and secured to the model. I always keep a bottle of Micro Krystal Klear handy for just these kinds of projects where I need to create small clear windows, or instrument panel lenses, etc. https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Kristal-Klear-Microscale-Industries/dp/B0006O029E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490462277&sr=8-1&keywords=micro+crystal+clear
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My most recent installment of the Yamato, I received month 7 of the Soleil Royal instead of the month 7 of the Yamato. When I called DeAgostini, they told me "sorry about that...just keep the Soleil Royal installment we accidentally sent out and we will send you the correct month 7 installment for the Yamato." And that's about all I've done with mine so far. Yours on the other hand is coming along beautifully!
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Guess I shall put that book on preorder tonight. Looks like a great reference to have for these ships.
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A tough choice to be sure. My inclination would be to go with my gut feeling on how it should look. You are after all, the one whom must be pleased with the finished product. I'm sure it will be a beautiful display which ever way you choose, as both will have their pluses and minuses.
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