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    Steven, I could not agree more. Peter
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    A fairly 'lame' day today. 😐 Finished the starboard side completely, and added the hangar deck gantry/ceiling/flight deck supports. I'm sure someone can give me the correct terminology. Thanks for catching my post. It's time to add the armaments and think about the flight deck. (Build time to date is 301 hours) Cheers,
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    I had a great weekend and a top day today. On the weekend, I started and finished all 27 planes! A big job but I think they look great. Today I totally finished the port side. and I started on the 216 crew members, 🤪 and they're bloody small! Here they are, all waiting for their colour change. They were all very happy with their oufits. Great fun and I will add their headgear (or hair), footwear and facial features tomorrow. The upside-down crew are good for doing their boots, but they are a little shy in regard to their faces! I think I'll leave their faces expression less. (Build time to date is 294.5 hours) Cheers,
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    I'm in for the ride as I finished the same build with the Pontos extras about a year ago. Loved it! Cheers, Peter.
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    Not much to show for today's efforts. I attached all the starboard bulkheads without any issues. But it has generally been a day of fiddly bits. 🧐 Many extra pieces of PE made, and dealing with the missed paint sections on the port side. Also making, painting, weathering and installing the five ship's boats. As always, I'm happy! ☺️ I think I am ready to paint the planes tomorrow. Thanks for staying interested. Have a good weekend! (Build time to date is 275.5 hours) Cheers,
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    What are your thoughts on this information included in my build posts? I really only do it for my own sake. Peter
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    Weathering must always be subtle because it is very easy to go overboard! (Excuse the pun.) 😊 So, last night I weathered the island using Tamiya Panel Accent Color (black) I just painted in spots and then vigorously followed up with a dry soft brush. I'm happy with the result. Because the hull was already weathered enough, I only added a few rust spots made from a mix of brown, red, blue and yellow acrylic paint. I also attached the port side bulkheads. It's a terrible picture, sorry. (Poor conditions ... rough seas!) 🙄 Thanks for the continuing support. (Build time to date is 267.5 hours) Cheers,
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    Chris, it is a shame to 'blend' in the brass, but that's ok. I have the satisfaction of remembering what goes into these 'Pontos' builds. Thanks for your very satisfying comments. Cheers, Peter
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    @ddp aluminum walls ok. Radar, as in the kit. So, it isn't Midway, I'm not worried. Cheers
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    Hi Glen and Roel, For my last SIB I used 'air dry clay' and found it to be very easy. The texture is good to shape and is easily stained and painted. You just have to remember to let it dry for a few days before adding the cork, otherwise you will get some condensation inside the pottle. See my Endeavour SIB build below. Cheers,
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    I might give the deck an aluminum wash. Cheers,
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    If you can't be happy as a modeller, then there is something seriously wrong! Another great day! Last night I attached the fore and hanger deck sections to the hull. The fit was perfectly easy! Today I spray painted everything else! Even the clear plastic windows came out great! (except for the Fire Control Platform where the paint spray reached the inside of the windows. Some of my other paint jobs. A great day! Tomorrow, I hope to add some missing pieces and possibly weather the island, hull and bulkheads. I hope I sleep tonight and not worry about wrecking the paint tomorrow. 🥵 Thanks for the growing support. (Build time to date is 263 hours) Cheers,
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    The hanger bay look is a softer version of this with white weathered walls, ie. The deck is a light grey with lots of stains. The flight deck is a stick-on dark blue from the Pontos set which I plan to weather and possibly add a little blue.
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    Today was a relaxed day. I managed to make 12 TBD-1 Devastators. I have to leave many resin and PE parts until after I paint because of access difficulties. That means the total planes are: 12 Wildcats (10 on the flight deck & 2 below) 5 SBD-3 Dauntless (All on the flight deck) 12 TBD-1 Devastators (10 on the flight deck & 2 below) I have decided on a 'launch' configuration with one Wildcat 'in the air'. I think I now have to dry test all the completed sections and paint before assembly. The Hangar Deck will be first. Thanks for your support and comments regarding my progress and approach. (Build time to date is 256.5 hours) Cheers,
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    Bloody ripper Keith! (Translation: Amazingly great Keith!) 🦘
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    WHAT A WEEKEND! Apart from my youngest grandson's 10th birthday, 🎂 I finished the (except for the post painting additions): Funnel, Main and Fore masts, CXAM and SC Radar, and Fire Control & Ready Service Platforms Then the fun started! I started with the F4F-4 Wildcats The part sizes were insane! I managed 12 Wildcats and the wings for 5 SBD-3 Dauntless. But the comment has to be made: Luckily, I ordered 10 F4-4 Wildcats and 10 TBD-1 Devastators and also bought one of these The extra 20 planes were all grey and easy to work with. However, the I Love Kit/Trumpeter kit planes were clear! Almost impossible to work with as it was difficult to pick details or see where the glue ended up! I will only use a few of the kit planes for the hanger deck. Fortunately, I have the Pontos and Infini PE kits to enhance my build. Anyway, it is good to be a modeller! Thanks to those who spur me on during this build. It is much appreciated. (Build time to date is 250 hours) Cheers,
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    @ddp I deliberately did this to see who was awake! It's not yet glued in place. Just there for the photograph.😂 Cheers, Peter
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    Thanks Steve for your deck configuration ideas. I agree with your launch idea. The next picture shows a flying plane. Something I want to try. Cheers, Peter.
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    Steve, how do you plan to set up you planes on the deck as the options are many? ✈️ Peter
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    The show goes on! Working with minuscule pieces. Difficult to appreciate because of the size. Fun for all and very entertaining! Today's features include: Forward and Aft FD Radars, Fire Control & Ready Service Platforms, and, the main act ... four loudspeakers (and lots of fiddly bits). Thanks for coming to the show! (Build time to date is 228.5 hours) Cheers, 🎪
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    Two days of work on the island. Very finicky, but very rewarding. How small can things get? 😵 Some parts were so small that I could only see them with a magnifying glass. Some being the size of a flea, and almost impossible to apply to the model! I managed to achieve a fair bit to do with the island, and have nearly finished the 'island ladder'. This is truly a most challenging build due to the scale! Thanks again to those following this slow progress. 🙃 (Build time to date is 222.5 hours) A BIG SHOUT-OUT TO THOSE IN FLORIDA. MAY YOU WEATHER THE STORM SAFELY. Cheers,
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    A somewhat relaxed day today. 😎 I'm convinced that modelling is the ultimate example of escapism! We focus so much on the tiniest of tasks and forget everything else, totally concentrating on what we are trying to perfect. ☺️ Anyway, I did more work on the island today. (Please ignore the yet to be cleaned up, glue mess on the deck!) I added the drawing pin to remind you that this is a fun 1/350 scale build. I also primed and painted all the window frames, added internal plastic sheeting, and masked off the windows so I can paint all over later. More island additions tomorrow. Thanks for all the recent comments and support. (Build time to date is 206 hours) Cheers,
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    Steven, this one was going to be great from the start. I'm very impressed with the result! Peter
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    Best wishes Glen. I'm on board for the build. Peter
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    Three great days since Thursday. Even though my team lost in the Rugby League Grand Final, 🥺 I did manage to finish the port side PE. I also finished the starboard side PE, and ... started on the island PE! The Pontos set has been pretty good but not perfect. Quite a few parts are wrongly labelled in the instructions and many of the images are just not helpful because of the camera angle. It is often the case of guessing which way to bend the pieces. Most frustrating if pieces break because I've folded them the wrong way! Some parts also seem spotted or stained. 😣 Have I mentioned my expensive but very useful friend. Great for bending any PE. Thanks for tuning in and your support. (Build time to date is 201 hours) Cheers,

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