Javlin

The deck is now glued in markings placed the Trumpter  swastikas were 1/32" basically I made these @ 1/16" 2x wider and they still look just a tad thin??The base is well on it's way to to getting finished the SS's are not glued ATTM everything can still come apart.The plexiglas comes in next week for me to cut and assemble hoping all goes well there.The crane is finished for one side now just need to rig the other I did have to add a roller not included to get close to the original design.

Looking Good Phil but you Crazy

On 5/22/2024 at 10:40 AM, Old Rentner said:

The ‘finished’ model now stands firmly on a wooden base with an acrylic cover!

 

 

 

 

 

The end!

You did a fine job with an old Kit really came Nice and the case cost way Way more than the kit!!I have may materials on order ATTM for my build.

On 1/25/2024 at 10:12 AM, Old Rentner said:

I did, in fact, apply several layers, the problem was when trying to shape the finished fill, the filler was elastic and did not sandpaper (wet and dry) very well thus precluding the ability to smooth out the surfaces.  I applied more than needed in the end in order to be able to cut it back smoothly but this did not work either!

I did try smoothing it out with water but it ‘set’ too quickly to get a good finish.

I know this is a while back but I use that putty for fine seams works well I have a q-tip ready after application to wipe away that's the beauty of it no sanding.Now if gap is a bit more than a seam I might go stretched sprue lay it down in the gag liquid glue(Tamy Thin) and press it into the gap when soft then need be some plastic putty.

Not a big update but small tedious update to the cranes.Trumpter did not have anything for crane operator to work from so I fabricated it from some 1/350 PE and some crank handles from the search lights in 1/200 for the steering wheels.All I need to do now is paint and rig the cables.

3 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said:

Looking great Kevin, lots of progress!  And welcome back!  

Thanks Mike Glad to be back.

I was locked out of the forum for a couple months but finally had one of the mods send a temporary password to Mike (landlubber Mike) who passed it on to me on another forum or sister forum.I have been working her over some will just post the latest pics.I had to take a break in the last month which brought me over to a Flak 88 and a turd of a kit a 1/72 Heller Bloch 174 for some reason I just could not send it to the trash can??The wood is on it way to being finished put an oil finish on it I get locally delivered in from Vicksburg MS stuff is really good.I give this some time to dry out maybe another coat either way once dry then goes the varnish and once hard polish it out with steel wool and lastly a fine automotive polish for paint.

49 minutes ago, realworkingsailor said:

The not so good concerns my furry little helper, Freyja. A couple of years ago she ruptured her right cruciate ligament and had to undergo surgery to repair her knee (a TPLO surgery for all you vet types!).

I had to do the same for my dog years ago within the first year of getting her.My vet tried to send me to a place it was 3K a knee I got her as rescue dog out of FL Gainesville area some people put their pets down for lack of funds but God gave her to me for a reason.I got that leg fixed with a country Vet the next county north of me for $1200 and like you said within the year the blew worst than the first.I have great sense of satisfaction that I was able to do that for her when I see her run every day.

You know Alan something I read the other day about the eyelid always covers half the eye........I have always done figures as Bug Eyes then something to keep in mind...you may already know this?Keep up the good work.

I have built this one with a few extras added to the BB/pit area she builds up Nicely.

That came out real Nice Craig you got that finish just right.I remember all those years ago people moaned and groaned about the panel lines being to deep it all looks good from here.

Dave that looks pretty cool and I do bet she is an eye magnet.

This kit builds up quite Nicely!All one needs to do is add some good paint in the end.

Looking very good OC but something is amiss?.......................puffs.............of smoke!Good luck with that but it sure is cool!

Liking the looks Craig the pledge dulled the finish just about right to my eyes.

Thanks for the likes and looking in.The launches are basically finished need to give the one out front some more TLC.The bare launch in the middle I am thinking of rolling up a tarp towards the front of the cage since she came out the best might as well show it off.The launches were bare bones except the props life preservers and metal falls on me.

Not a lot to report been let's say busy fixing cars,baseball MS my nephew's team is in town and just work.I have about 3 hours thus far in these launches and two more to go with the rails in the back  to which covers will go in play on atleast one.The rails are my handy work.

Very Nice like it a lot!

This is one of your better work's Greg then maybe it's the subject matter not one often seen at least by me.

Thanks Mike and to think I am probably not even at 40% yet?correct flakerling sits on top now!

The build now moves to the aft structure of the ship funnel/hanger.I added some pluming(brass rod) to the front of the funnel and some holders(brass again) for the out-riggers coming off the side of the funnel attaching to the underside of the gun deck.The biggest pain thus far was molding that one continuous pieces of railing for the gun deck 

I hope you go further than I did OC with my RFM not blaming RFM just my abilities was to early in my armor construction for a full build.

Looking Good Mike the paint for the interior shall liven it up nicely.

Liking it Rob coming along quite Nicely!

One day Chris a Nice panoramic view of the built on the shelf/cases would be entertaining.