popeye the sailor

yes.......the things we did to our models....before we got old enough {and experienced enough}, to give a though into how much effort we put into them now...........our only glint of enjoyment, would be a viking funeral, if the direction of the model went south! dry ice is another form of explosive Jack.........a few chunks with water in a liter bottle....and you've got a bomb! you think cherry bombs were bad Lou.........I entered my pyro days later on. I'd build a squadron of small scale planes along with army men......and bury sacks of lighter fluid with m 80's. I run after lighting, but would be sometimes disappointed when it would go off before I could turn around anywhoooooo............I didn't think I'd do much to the model before I got these other two projects finished, but the pull was too great. I guess I was eager to get some PE on her. before the fore deck section could be cemented in place, there are some doors on the mid ship bulkhead that I wanted to do. at first glance, I thought there were only three.......but in the process of trimming off the raised molded detail, I saw that there were four of them. note the one in the far right corner. I was thinking of removing the stairs too, but it would be a lot of chopping, so I left them. it wasn't too bad removing the door detail with a little more clean up, they will be ready to replace. this will be rather interesting too........I'll be doing a sort of 'battle of the PE'. here is the Eduard's PE for the Hood....I have quite a bit to work with. then I have the cranes and catapults sheet from Tom's Model Works. it appears that it may be slightly thicker than the Eduard's PE, which may work out as an advantage for me, as I'm still a bit PE challenged. there are a few people on the sheet as well......I counted around 11 of them..........not sure if I will use them. with all this........we'll see how much I can cram onto the model. the doors were selected, cut, and cemented into place. ...and with the fore deck section finally cemented in place, one can see how hard it would be to do it at this point. the one thing I would stress to anyone building this model in the future, would be to probably glue the decks in place, before removing the railings. as you can see, there is a deficit around the edges, that will require filling. in some places, it's not bad.......but in other places, it's quite noticeable. I did another bit of much needed removal........that freak'in anchor chain! I can't believe that on a model this size, that they would do that! this also included cleaning out the hawse gates and using a file to clean them up. I think I have some small chain.......if not, I'm sure I can find some. makes me wish there was PE for this....I hope it paints well. the bow tip would have fit better......but there is a lump of plastic underneath.....for the location hole of the flag staff, and I didn't remove it. I don't plan on replacing the bollards, so I'll need to be careful not to ruin them. but then again........who knows. I may find something for them. I have to keep the budget in mind here is the worse place that I need to deal with, in regards to the deck line. so this much is done..........I'll try to do something here and there, and keep the log moving

good info Eric none the less

...not only that.........isn't the adjoining block supposed to be smaller? great idea though........you could mass produce them very quickly I too like the idea of the abrasive thread.......the though of easily prepping blocks appeals to me. especially if the holes need to be enlarged. upper ratlines look fine.......I wouldn't bother removing the extra rungs you spoke of.....why mess up a good job! she looking sweet!

....and I have many are you talking about stash keepers Greg? I never used to........seems that since the fast few years though, I've amassed a bit of a stash myself. I have a couple kits {plastic} that I'd love to get into, but I have too many in the works and won't touch them until I finish some of my in progress projects. so, while your waiting for all the upgrades to become available, what are you going to do in the meantime? Carl still has something in the works and your almost finished with your present project. this next group build might still be a ways off. I'm sure you can think of something thanks for the compliment Carl.......really appreciate it. I buggered up the cranes for the paravanes that are at the stern.......they will be there, but not in the way that you two did yours. as a matter of fact, I have an update......you guys would have been proud of me yesterday! I worked on three projects! I was all over the place........the admiral was so confused touch ups are still needed {they will never stop until I do}, but I made decent progress. first off, the fore structure has gotten more paint......the camo, and then cemented to the deck. as this was drying, I did more at the stern. with the let down with the aft cranes, there are the chocks for the other pair of paravanes that are to be cemented to the deck. two of the paravanes I have left are garbage, so I won't add them to the model. I'll just take the ones I have left, and put them there instead. the aft mast is now back in place....correctly and hopefully with the proper rake. for what it's worth, I put the cranes in place.......even that was a huge undertaking. they both came apart in the process. the aft danits are also added and are awaiting paint. I'll do my best to get more done today. the fore railings are still on the table, as can be seen.........perhaps I can get them in place too

thanks Danny........always puzzled about that. so if I were to do them in the raised position, they would look better. the way you did yours looks great

the decks look so awesome.........the wood really bring out the realism .....and you said that you only had a few things left to put on.........yea right!.....a few hundred !

absolutely........can't think of it that way. we have our experts....but we meager folk plank to the best of our abilities. sometimes we get it right.....and sometimes we don't. then you have the new comers that watch and learn.......it's all baby steps my friend I'm not an expert........you should look at some of the hatchet jobs I've done in the past here's hoping you have blue skies to go camping.......and remember to clear the brush around your campfires ✌️

just caught up with the build Chris.........she look'in great! well done on the railings.....decorations look sweet as well

catching up on the fantastic work you've been doing.........I'm in awe! the rigging looks great and the deck fittings are as well. I've always known the anchor hawse, as a chain gate. are the boarding ladders on even when the ship is underway ? I've got 'em for a couple of my builds, and I'm not sure if I should add them or not. I also thought they were removable. first rate job Danny! really nice work

cute pup! something about the pitter patter of little feet they are so much fun when they're pups!

coming along splendidly CDW...looks very clean and neat

wow! great progress OC! the cranes and pom poms came out super.......look great on the superstructure. very well done!

hope your doing well my friend........I've got stalled projects......take your pick have you done anything with the S.S.Stadacona? impressive project. think of being stalled, as a prolonged chess move

thanks OC

very nice .......lot of ventilation stacks. were you supposed to remove all those circles on the deck?

hi all...thanks for the kind comments.......I impressed that this kit has struck up some fond memories for some of you. when you can remember some of the steps you took to build it, then you know you had fun building it. didn't have to be all gussied up and painted....but you built it, and you were proud of it the molds that produced this kit Yves are old......the flash and mold lines give it away {and the date stamp}. the new stamping under the deck, is how they mark them today........round 2 models does the same sort of stamping. I enjoy old kits........the nostalgia they bring to the project, makes them special. thanks for the kind comment I've never tried resin Sam...and PE is still new to me. I think I got the skinny of it now though.......and I have a lot of neat stuff to add, from the Hood PE you never did that with sprue......that is, unless you were trying to build the Sputnik thanks John........I had all that stuff gathered already.......it was about time I put it in a log I have two projects that I need to finish........then we'll see if I can make that silk purse. not sure what AMS is CDW.......but you remember the good 'ole days.... my brother and I would give them some ballast and send them out into the marsh in our back yard..........then shoot 'em with BB guns 😈 the plastic is strong within you Lou.........lash out!.........and finish your training! I may not get close to the real McCoy, but I think what I'll add to the model will look super!

I also found some time to devote to this project. the revised block to raise the top sail higher was tied in place. I trimmed some of the tell tale lines and began to make rope coils for them. since I've added more to the rigging, I spent time figuring where to belay the new lines off, when the top sail is rigged in place. here are a couple pictures of where I am at the moment. there really isn't much left to finish her.

I meant to post this last evening...........sorry for being late with it. I did try to correct that backwards mast Carl..........broke while I was trying to refit it. I fixed it and will need to repaint it. as mentioned, I was play'in with the Vendetta all morning.........made some progress! the anchors have been painted, and I trimmed the screws........they had like three injection points from the sprue they are on. they will be painted soon. the fore deck gun has been glued in place, in preparation for the fore structure to be cemented in place, as soon as it is ready. I also painted the anchor chain.....which has been cemented in place as well. the paravanes have been added to the forward area.......I haven't cemented the funnel back in place yet......... I want to get the davits in place....them and the life boats are laying on the desk.....before they get lost! for the fore structure, the supports were added to it. the vents are visible here........I've painted them an off white {light gray}. I will either dab the throats with flat black or red......not sure which is better to use. here's where the funnel went back on.........I cleaned it up and it looks better. still need to put the depth markers on........I'll do that during the next session. more work on the fore structure........I painted the railings and touched up some of the glue marks. now I need to touch up the red areas and add more to it. I cut out the fore deck railings and trimmed the attachment tabs, but further than that the session stopped. we ran out for our Friday errands. I will try and get back to her during the work week.......I'm not promising....but I will try.

go into your profile....on the left there should be a signature page...don't forget to save you pre drilled 'em on the sheet..........I would have never thought to do that

no fret OC.........I brought the beans........we can have a 'blazing Saddles' moment! nice start Carl.......

if they are a molded part of the hull, they won't mention it. they could be rub rails. but looking at the ship and the hull........they look like they are there.

nice clean paint work........absolutely superb

I'd save the sprues to make roll cages. I thought nothing in taking a car that I've gotten sick of, and bring 'er into the chop shop!

thanks all for the kind comments and the likes. been look'in in my stuff to find the chisel tips I used to use in my x-actors. ...had for quite some time, not sure what I did with them.....I'll find them thanks Lou and Elijah........if you noticed, they even put a logo and copyright under that section of deck I used as a paint test. funny........I saw that Chinese name there, and I had to go look to see if they were on Chuck's list. too many good legit kit to build, than to build their garbage but yea........Revell's had a history of doing that to some of their kits........on their 1:96 scale kits, they had the copyright and mold date on the topside of the deck {near the main mast I believe} been there, done that Sam.........I made the decks for the U.S.S. United states...........then I had to make 'em again 'cuz I waited to long and they warped. I did enough 2 mm planking, I think. I think lots of folks built this one at one time or another. Revell was very popular back in the 50's, 60's and 70's. I browse through oldmodelkits.com every once in a while, and it's like a nostalgia trip..........especially the cars and planes it would be 1 mm perhaps........and then it really would be a task and a half. I started the same way Chris............paint was lacking in the beginning. modelers were closed in........no internet to widen the scope. your best friend was the guy behind the counter at the local hobby shop........I had one. you considered yourself blessed if there was a modeler's club in your area. noe that the sky's the limit, we wonder how we got along

interesting history............I looked it up sounds like a really cool project.........I'm in