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    Model building, metal detecting, fishing, golf...

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  1.    Knocklouder reacted to a post in a topic: LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - FINISHED - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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  5. Spaceman Spiff
    Thank all of you for the kind words and following along this journey. It's one that I've been on for so long that I feel as if I'm losing an old friend. All that is left is to make the clear plastic cover to protect it. My luck would be that a highly detailed kit would come out soon lol
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  15. Spaceman Spiff
    From the model desk: 1/350 USS New Orleans LPH-11. After 10 years of off/on working on it, I’m calling it done. This kit fought me all the way to the end and I considered giving up more than once. All walkways, both masts, and a LOT of other stuff was scratch built using plastic sheet. I had to go by Dad’s cruise book and period photos to backdate her to 1970. Good grief. Still more I could have done, but I’m calling it. If I feel like it, I may do more another time. Im satisfied with it. Enjoy.
  16. Spaceman Spiff
    Very small update - she’s starting to come to life. One pic for now. Air wing and crew are starting to take shape
  17. Spaceman Spiff
    very small update. The ship is in. Now, have to fill gaps, add some white for whitecaps, wake, etc. Then a few coats of Future Floor shine to bring out the water. Thanks to you all for the suggestions. Will try in incorporate that to make the sea look better
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    Small update time - my attempt at painting ocean water, something I pretty much suck at. Started with overall dark with the depest parts the darkest. Mixed lighter colors for the upper wave parts. Too light? Too much contrast? After an hour of painting, I’ve had enough for the time being. Maybe I need to go back with dark blue and blend it better. Thoughts/criticisms appreciated. After the paint dries, I’ll gloss it Paints used: MRP Sea Blue, Intermediate Blue, white and Hataka Yellow.
  21. Spaceman Spiff
    Update time. Aside from a few repairs for minor broken parts, the ship is done. The air wing is, too. Still painting a few figures and deck tractors, but I'm calling this one. Current part is making the water base. I'm using Celluclay for the water. I studied pictures and tried to replicate them, but I'm not that good. After the cellulcay dries, I will seal it and then paint it. Will be using varying blues and whites for the ocean.
  22. Spaceman Spiff
    Update time. With a few minor additions, I’m calling this one done. Am actually pleased with it. Before weathering, I gave it a coat of Future floor polish, which is an acrylic gloss coat. Weathering was done with black, brown, white, gray, and yellow oils. Sort of like the dot filter method. Mixed up orange to simulate rust. As those who have served aboard are all too familiar with rust while at sea. Also mixed an enamel pin wash. The mini-mast looks crooked, but it isn’t. All white deck markings were painted. Next up is to finish the air wing, paint the deck tractors, cranes, etc, and then the figures. Enjoy.
  23. Spaceman Spiff
    Small update. The end is in sight. Sorry for the crappy pic quality - I will have better ones later. Except for a few more bits of PE, the ship is almost finished. Still have to add the mini-mast. Tomorrow I’ll seal the deck and decal it, then weather (my second favorite part after painting) it. The air wing needs to be finished. Then it’s on to making the sea dio. Is it perfect? Far, far from it. Dad likes it and that’s all that matters. Y’all have no idea how’s much I hate this kit 😂
  24. Spaceman Spiff
    Thanks. Going to set that mini-mast aside for now and think about what I want to do. May just leave it as is. Started on the cable/fuel/fire reels PE by White Ensign - I’ll use lead wire and/or black thread for the hoses.Then on to the helos - the supplied ones were so bad I just purchased someTrumpeter birds. Oh, and since there are practically always crew on deck, picked up a set of 1/350 black cat sailors. Now this should be fun. Once all that is together to include the PE railings/ladders/etc , mask off the black waterline stripe and flight deck and start with the haze grey (MRP lacquer)
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  27. Spaceman Spiff
    Little mast part 2. Hypodermic needles, lead wire, decal paper, speaker wire, and styrene all were used. Still needs work, but thoughts?
  28. Spaceman Spiff
    Working on a fix and should have the next version tonight. For the supports and part going above, I’ll use stretched Sprue, if that doesn’t work then maybe lead wire but I believe the sprue will be fine. For the loops at the end s, I’ll use lead wire. Great stuff that I use in wheel bays and cockpits of the planes
  29. Spaceman Spiff
    I think I’m getting close on the little mast. I cut decal paper to make the connectors. It’s a start - let me know what you think…
  30. Spaceman Spiff
    It’s the “connector” area where the two mast and spar/boom/whatever meet
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    This one. Two different attempts just plain sucked
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  34. Spaceman Spiff
    Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Stalled a bit now because I have zero idea how to make that mini mast. Zero. 😂

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