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  15. Wolfman_63
    UPDATE: On August 8th 2019 We CAREFULLY load the ship in the back of our SUV and drove over 600 miles to the beautiful city of Chattanooga Tennessee to attend the IPMS Nation convention. The model was entered into the contest under class 401 “1/350 Aircraft Carrier” On Saturday August 10th we attended the award ceremony and the USS Carl Vinson won first place in it class! The model survived the trip there and back with no issues. I also would like to mention that the Chattanooga IPMS chapter hosted an awesome show. This was my first time at a national convention and it was great! Check out the photos of the model in my Gallery on my Blog 1/350 USS Carl Vinson Gallery
  16. Wolfman_63
    The only parts of the island that required modifications was the rear of the top two levels and the rear antenna mounts. I used styrene stock. The company that sells it is called Evergreen Scale Models. https://evergreenscalemodels.com
  17. Wolfman_63
    For those interested in seeing this project in person, I will be attending the IPMS Nation Convention August 7th thru 10th in Chattanooga Tennesee!
  18. Wolfman_63
    If you are an IPMS member, You can now read about all the work it took to create my USS Carl Vinson Project. You can see all the build photo's at https://davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-350-uss-carl-vinson/ and all the completed photo's at https://davidsscalemodels.com/gallery/uss-carl-vinson-project/
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    For those interested in lighting their ship models, I wrote a "How To" article for Flagship Models. Coming very soon from Flagship Models Inc. is our latest "How To" ship modeling CD. With so many model ships showing up here and at shows with LED lighting installed, we have been getting lots of requests for a new CD to explain how it's done. Dave Kopielski just completed one the most extensively lit carrier models yet and is the subject of our next how to CD. Check out our web site for the latest details at: www.flagshipmodels.com
  21. Wolfman_63
    I had a friend who owns his own photography business stop by and take some hi-res professional shots. (he took over 200!) All these photo's are from Andy Schneider Photography. (click on picture to zoom in)
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    Here are the final pictures. I want to make a special note to Ron at http://www.grandpascabinets.com/model-display-kits/ His display case is awesome. The fit and finish are first class. If you ever need a display case I highly recommend him. Thanks again for following me through this project. I hope it has inspired others to not be afraid to take on a large project.
  23. Wolfman_63
    I have completed the F-14’s and mounted the aircraft to the flight deck. The model is complete. I am waiting for the display case to arrive. I will then attach the screws (propellers for the non-nautical folks) when I attach the model to the display case base and run the wiring. This project has been a challenge but a fun build. I would like to thank all those that followed this build over the past 9 months and all the comments, and critiques you have provided. Build time for this has been 777 hours. Started it on April 23, 2017 and finished January 21, 2018. The display case is on its way and should be here this week. I will post final pictures next weekend. I hope you all have enjoyed this build.
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    As I head down the final stretch of this long detailed build, The A-7E's from VA-105 and VA-37 are done and sitting on the bow. All that is left to do is the F-14's from VF-51 and VF-111. Here are the pictures:
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    The A-6E's are completed and now on the flight deck. Starting the A-7E's. Just have 16 of the A-7E's and 16 of the F-14's left to do. I was hoping to finish by today but doing 1/350 scale aircraft is a longer process than I estimated. Just hit 712 hours into this project and estimate about 40 more hours to go to complete. Here are the pictures of the A-6E's on deck.
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    I use an HP4520 and Adobe Photoshop for my decals. I also print at 1200dpi and use Hi-Res photo mode and satin photo paper mode. Glossy paper mode seems to bleed the ink on the decal film. The higher DPI the less transparent the ink is on the decal film.
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    What printer are you using? I had issues using an Epson due to the ink. I am using an HP printer now. There is some minor transparency but not as bad as the Epson. Also when making decals on a dark surface I trim out a white base and put the clear on top.
  30. Wolfman_63
    39" long 1/350 scale.
  31. Wolfman_63
    STUDIO DESIGNS Graphix II Workstation, 53.75"W x 31.25"D x 27" - 38.75"H White/Gray 10210 https://www.amazon.com/STUDIO-DESIGNS-Graphix-Workstation-53-75/dp/B00EO93X52?pd_rd_wg=0FK0p&pd_rd_r=6b7e423c-4b27-4a4a-babc-311f83acfd0d&pd_rd_w=TPt5H&ref_=pd_gw_simh&pf_rd_r=9AXJQE1PH2HT81HRBW9F&pf_rd_p=b841581f-e864-5164-afa6-4c18a8348879
  32. Wolfman_63
    As promised, Here are pictures of the new work bench. I had a small wooden drafting/hobby desk. Worked great for about 10 years. For Christmas my Wife bought me a new one. It's 35% larger surface area and steel supports so it is very stable. Used it the first time last night working on 1/350 A-6E's for my Vinson project. Here is what I used for 10+ years: Here are pictures of my new one. I like the tray in front. Very handy. Here is one of the new large Xacto self-healing mats: And here is it in use: Now plenty of room to build:

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