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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from mikegr in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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.
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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.
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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 😂
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from Canute in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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.
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from yvesvidal in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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.
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from patrickmil in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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 😂
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from Canute in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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 😂
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from schooner in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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 😂
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from mikegr in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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 😂
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from king derelict in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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 😂
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from yvesvidal in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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 😂
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from yvesvidal in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from yvesvidal in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
Little mast part 2. Hypodermic needles, lead wire, decal paper, speaker wire, and styrene all were used. Still needs work, but thoughts?
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from Canute in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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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Spaceman Spiff reacted to ddp in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
the model's crossbar seems to be wider then in relation to the 1 in the photo on the ship. is the height of the mast from base to crossbar the correct scale height because if it is then it can be used to calculate the correct width of the crossbar?
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Spaceman Spiff reacted to GrandpaPhil in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
Looks good to me!
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
Little mast part 2. Hypodermic needles, lead wire, decal paper, speaker wire, and styrene all were used. Still needs work, but thoughts?
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from Old Collingwood in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
Little mast part 2. Hypodermic needles, lead wire, decal paper, speaker wire, and styrene all were used. Still needs work, but thoughts?
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from Old Collingwood in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from Old Collingwood in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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…
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from Old Collingwood in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
It’s the “connector” area where the two mast and spar/boom/whatever meet
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from Canute in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
Little mast part 2. Hypodermic needles, lead wire, decal paper, speaker wire, and styrene all were used. Still needs work, but thoughts?
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from Canute in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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
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Spaceman Spiff got a reaction from Canute in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
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…
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