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  1. king derelict
    I have to agree. By the time you have finished with a model you now know how to build it properly - but its too late. That is the value I see in a lot of the logs; getting some idea of the build flow - or not! On the complicated builds I find that very hard to plan out. I also find it a very nerve wracking experience to add the delicate PE clad structures to the deck; especially with wooden decks added which can intrude into the base of the structures. I Have started test fitting all the superstructure blocks before detailing them up. Its a shame to see this log parked, I was enjoying the progress and admired the model as it developed. I thought it was looking very good. I;m excited to see the Waterloo diorama back though. Alan
  2. king derelict
    My favourite build log. Its great to see it back Alan
  3. king derelict
    Thank you Joe. These little Flyhawk destroyer kits are lovely little models. I still have HMS Legion and HMS Kelly to build. Alan
  4. king derelict
    The ships boats look fantastic. Congratulations Alan
  5. king derelict
    No I used the Orange Hobby ones from BNA. The micro master jets are the C (Navy) model and I needed the B (Marines / STOVL ) variant for the Wasp
  6. king derelict
    Thank you very much OC. I'm very pleased with how she came out. I was a bit daunted when I started but taking it a step at a time it has been a very enjoyable build. It's taught me that I need to do more research and not assume the kit is always correct. To me this came out nicely enough to make a seascape and display case rather than stick her in with the rest of the fleet Alan
  7. king derelict
    Darn autocorrect. It should have read "inlet FOD screens are an interesting concept" I need to re-read my comments Alan
  8. king derelict
    The inlet with its struts looks very good Egilman. I'm FOR screens are an interesting concept. Alan
  9. king derelict
    Thanks for the kind words Denis. It was another nice Flyhawk kit although my example suffered some warping. Thank you for the tips regarding getting rid of colour casts. I need to improve my photos including moving to a better camera. This one doesn't like the close up stuff that 1/72 armour and 1/700 naval models seem to need. I'll try some outdoors shots on the next one. Thanks again alan
  10. king derelict
    The engine castings look like the real metal thing. Excellent Alan
  11. king derelict
    Very nice work OC Alan
  12. king derelict
    Thank you very much Dave for all those kind words. I have really enjoyed building this model and its been a special experience to build a ship that I have been on board on deployment. That gives a special desire to try to get it as right as possible. I would love to donate it to VX23 Test and Evaluation at NAWC Patuxent River Thank you for pointing out the grey wheel - I somehow only painted one side and it was the wrong one. That also drew my attention to the hair on the wing so that has also been dealt with Much happier now Thanks again Alan
  13. king derelict
    The two F-35B have been painted and the decals added. I also finished the SH-60s and added their tiny decals. The layout I had decided on had test aircraft BF-1 on the 400 foot mark for take off and BF-5 the second jet on the elevator. A spare SH-60 is up by the island and another is forward of the island. A further SH-60 is presumed already airborne on SAR duty. That leaves me with a spare SH-60 and a V-22 that really don't look appropriate on the deck so I have left them off. Another round of PE touch up was completed and then a matt coat. This completes the ship and I will now start on the sea scape. I hope its not inappropriate but if anyone has a use for a 1/700 scale Marines expeditionary set please drop me a line and I'll be happy to mail it out. I hate to throw it out but I don't see a need for it. It has Combat Vehicles 2 x M1A1 Abrams 2 x M60A3 2 x AAV-7 2 x M1097 Humvee Shelter Carriers 2 x M1114 Humvees 2 x M198 towed artillery 2 x LAV-25 2 x MTVR trucks Landing Craft 2 x LCAC 2 x LCU Aircraft 2 x AH-1W Cobra 4 x AV-8B Harrier II 4 x CH-46 Sea Knight 4 x MV-22 Osprey 4 x CH-53E Sea Stallion So a rather indulgent photo set to finish the ship work Thanks for looking in Alan
  14. king derelict
    Well, somewhere in amongst the Wasp painting the last strip of railing for the Lance was painted up. It is now fitted; the anchors are in place and some basic rust marks have been added to the hull. The railing have been touched up amd I think this is now complete Thanks for all the likes and comments Alan
  15. king derelict
    An update with the photos taken against a neutral background. The colours are more like those on teh model now Thanks for the likes and comments alan
  16. king derelict
    Thank you very much OC. Flyhawk do such a nice job of things like the guns with hollow barrels. Now where next? Alan
  17. king derelict
    I think this is about finished. I put a gloss coat on and added the decals then a coat of sandy dust colour lightly applied on the upper surfaces and deepening as it went lower. It doesn't really show against the tanks own colour but it does dull down the markings nicely and makes the tracks look dusty. I haven't added any weathering beyond this. All teh photos I have found show them to be dusty and sandy but not really knocked about. I used a green board as the background which was a mistake as its messed up the colour balance in the pictures. I'll try again tomorrow with something more neutral. In the meantime I don't think this needs anything more adding to is. Thanks for looking in Alan
  18. king derelict
    The use of rice as fish is new to me so thank you for that Denis. I'll try to remember that for when I get my nose out of 1/700 scale. Alan
  19. king derelict
    I haven't really explored the 3D drawing side of the printing process beyond a few forays into Tinkercad. I guess the eight cans could be made separately and assembled as a ring. The inlet to the compressor and its four struts looks like the tricky bit needing a fairly thin wall section.. I guess that is not so much of an issue for a resin printer though. At first look the printer looks like the salvation for this. I don't see a hocolate related fix here😄 Alan
  20. king derelict
    Thank you Dave. I drove myself crazy today trying to put the red stripes on the crash truck.😆 The two jets are two of the flight test fleet from NAS Patuxent River,MD and they seem a shade darker than the regular USMC grey. I'll have to look at the photos from the USS America LHA6 deployment which had a mix of flight test and fleet aircraft on board. It may all be my eyesight. Alan
  21. king derelict
    I hoping the aircraft will land on later this week. I find the aircraft and vehicles difficult to make convincing. Alan
  22. king derelict
    It's rather fun thinking outside the online hobby supply catalogues and looking around the house instead. Alan
  23. king derelict
    Not to mention putting ourselves in harms way for our hobby. Think of the cholesterol. Alan
  24. king derelict
    That plastic engine is disappointing. The front end is rather nasty. It's going to be a bit of a carve up to install the struts. I'm confident that you will find an elegant solution Alan
  25. king derelict
    A great project. Looking very good Alan

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