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  1. Tigerdvr
    One can almost smell the grung on this ship. The second photo from the bottom of the previous set really has a dirty, iron, almost haunted presence about it. Outstanding. How did they keep the signal flag halyards so clean?😉
  2. Tigerdvr
    Sir, I believe you have been smitten with the New Plastic Era Disease (NPED). It involves an innocent venture from the wood ship models that you have been building. You probably have fond memories of the plastic models of your much younger days. Those days before photo etch, resin, and detail beyond your greatest expectations. Before there were hundreds of colors, washes, tints, masks etc. available to replace the neat stuff you used to mix by yourself. You told yourself "it can't hurt to just check out the new stuff". WRONG, now that you have teased yourself, you've opened up a whole new world of possibilities and opportunities. If you start enjoying complicated photo etch challenges, you're probably too far gone You are doing a great job on adjusting to the world of modern plastics. Can you go back to the world of saw dust and lumber? Only time can tell. I must admit that I have a severe case of NPED. No known cure, just enjoy the hell out of it. Cheers
  3. Tigerdvr
    Outstanding work on what appears to be an outstanding kit. They even have an arrow embossed inside the fuselage so we know which way to fly🛩️ Seriously, very well done, enjoying your progress. Cheers
  4. Tigerdvr
    That's excellent PE work on the AA batteries. Are you using after-market and, if so, which brand please. You are so right about having the right tools for the job. Cheers--
  5. Tigerdvr
    Looking good. I like what you did to the wood portion of the deck. One detail you might consider addressing is the seams on the main armament barrels. Those are the kind of details that we all pick up on as we gain experience. Good pictures too, making me think of adding Hood to "the list" Cheers--
  6. Tigerdvr
    I believe I used them as is with painting of course. Off hand, I would think Shapeway is the best bet to find the 3" twins. I understand the overload of ideas. Every time I opened USS Kidd On Deck I saw another little detail and started thinking how I could replicate that on the model. Must be part of the disease!
  7. Tigerdvr
    A nice project. Sharing the same ailment you are experiencing. I recently finished building 1/350 USS Kidd using the Trumpeter The Sullivans kit as a base and a combination of aftermarket and scratch built items to bring her to the anti-kamikaze configuration. Fortunately the Kidd is preserved in Baton Rouge in her late WWII configuration providing a great information source in addition to all the many other good sources. Looking forward to following your Thatcher build. Enjoy.
  8. Tigerdvr
    Really outstanding. It's unfortunate that a larger deck piece is not available but that's just minor. Thanks for sharing a very informative log. Cheers--
  9. Tigerdvr
    Interesting to watch your skills improve from ship to ship. Welcome aboard.
  10. Tigerdvr
    A proud papa!
  11. Tigerdvr
    Outstanding, one vote for no rockets. JMHO, she represents the "torpedo bomber" nomenclature without the rockets hanging off the wings. Thanks for sharing your project. Harley
  12. Tigerdvr
    I purchased it from BNA in Australia. The regular dealers (Squadron, Sprue Brothers, MegaHobbies etc.) don't have it. There is supposed to be a upgrade kit with a wooden deck but I haven't located that yet. Besides the deck I would wonder what else might be "upgraded" Enjoy
  13. Tigerdvr
    Just FYI, there is actually twice the amount of PE than the pictures show. Each sleeve shown has two pieces in it! Cheers--
  14. Tigerdvr
    It's like watching the real plane come together. Outstanding paint work.
  15. Tigerdvr
    I just received the Joy Yard Missouri kit. A cursory inspection shows that the advertisement hype is no exaggeration. Even the packaging is first class. The PE is in a separate box wrapped like a piece of jewelry. The details are really outstanding. The instruction manual is full color and appears very complete. The directions for bending a PE part specify which direction and how many degrees of bend to use. I only hope I can do this kit justice, it will be a challenge in deed. I have to finish my Indianapolis first. Here are some pictures to show some of the kit highlights. Enjoy, Harley
  16. Tigerdvr
    What a great little project. The log & photography skills brightened my morning, thanks. Cheers, Harley
  17. Tigerdvr
    Looking very nicely done. Good photography also. Will follow with great interest. Cheers, Harley
  18. Tigerdvr
    UPDATE: Price Drop to $225.00!
  19. Tigerdvr
    Very well done Greg. You are, in deed, a weathering master. I think you have captured the war weariness of the Essex. The tin canning on the Fletcher is particularly outstanding. Your selection and execution of different ships has given us followers of you a great visual comparison of ships that I have not seen anywhere else. Thanks for that. Cheers, Harley
  20. Tigerdvr
    Thanks for your concern, I really appreciate it. I'll watch for any packages from BNA (Australia) that I didn't order💣😅
  21. Tigerdvr
    OK, I'll be the party pooper here and take the heat for whispering that some of the fuselage insignia are up side down. Bunker gear on. RGL, a wonderful job on the build and log. Cheers, Harley
  22. Tigerdvr
    Info please. In following your log (thanks for sharing all the good info) I believe you are using Pontos turrets for your twin mounts. Did you use the complete Pontos mount, barrels etc. or did you go with a combination of kit and aftermarket. I'm researching a future project and appreciate your experience with the Pontos set. Thanks, Harley
  23. Tigerdvr
    Thanks Ziggy, No visible sailors, the need to finish finally overpowered me.
  24. Tigerdvr
    USS Kidd DD-661 put to sea. This my first water base of foil, ModPodge, and various gels. Case is from AcrylicJob. Searching for the next project---
  25. Tigerdvr
    Exemplary job on the weathering. At first glance on the top picture, that reminded me of the photos of the Bunker Hill (or maybe the Franklin) being brought into New York after their horrific damage in the Pacific. Probably the absence of anything on the flight deck added to the impression. Great log, thanks for sharing. Harley

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