RGL Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share #121 Posted May 9, 2018 Rigging done, so it’s pretty much complete but for the final touches of the screws, 50cal and choppers. Its an interesting size comparison between a DDG and the Yamato Ryland Craze, hexnut, yvesvidal and 11 others 14 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 9, 2018 Share #122 Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, RGL said: Its an interesting size comparison between a DDG and the Yamato About half the size, as far as I can see. What about the fire power ... the "exact" opposite ... Canute, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share #123 Posted May 9, 2018 I’m still not convinced about the scales.... mtaylor, paulsutcliffe, yvesvidal and 6 others 9 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 9, 2018 Share #124 Posted May 9, 2018 You think the DDG should be smaller ...? Compare door sizes a.o. or the sizes from their respective data sheets ... Canute, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share #125 Posted May 9, 2018 Should be 100 metres longer, or 28cms? Canute, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 9, 2018 Share #126 Posted May 9, 2018 which means about the same size as yamato? hard to imagine when you look at it popeye the sailor, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 9, 2018 Share #127 Posted May 9, 2018 really nice job on the weathering .......are they both the same scale? is that what your questioning? mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share #128 Posted May 9, 2018 Yes, they are both 1/350, I just find it hard to believe that the DDG looks so big compared to Yamato. Canute, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 9, 2018 Share #129 Posted May 9, 2018 RGL, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share #130 Posted May 10, 2018 Last bits, 50 cals, screws and choppers BenF89, pjofc4, hexnut and 9 others 12 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 10, 2018 Share #131 Posted May 10, 2018 comgratz Greg......awesome job ! the weathering and all the extra detail really adds a lot to her. a simply fantastic job Canute, RGL, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 10, 2018 Share #132 Posted May 10, 2018 Nice finish! Canute, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 10, 2018 Share #133 Posted May 10, 2018 what's your next project? Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 10, 2018 Share #134 Posted May 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, popeye the sailor said: what's your next project? Nosy mtaylor, RGL, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 10, 2018 Share #135 Posted May 10, 2018 well....he said something less complicated.........I don't think he can do it bound to be some twist in there somewhere Canute, RGL, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share #136 Posted May 10, 2018 There’s actually a pretty good twist to the next build......... popeye the sailor, hexnut, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted May 10, 2018 Share #137 Posted May 10, 2018 The weathering is a work of art. RGL, cog, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 10, 2018 Share #138 Posted May 10, 2018 2 hours ago, popeye the sailor said: well....he said something less complicated.........I don't think he can do it bound to be some twist in there somewhere Or twisted ... Canute, popeye the sailor and RGL 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 10, 2018 Share #139 Posted May 10, 2018 I KNEW it!!! cog, Canute and RGL 3 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 11, 2018 Share #140 Posted May 11, 2018 I love your work on your steel navy build, Greg. Just excellent eye for detail and great workmanship. Canute, popeye the sailor and RGL 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share #141 Posted May 11, 2018 OK, another one done. A final few photos to show the wolf and the sheepdog depending on what side you're on. Tim Curtis, yvesvidal, mtaylor and 13 others 16 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 11, 2018 Share #142 Posted May 11, 2018 I do have to say the lighter shade of grey gives a better contrast for the grunge and weathering than the darker ones, at least in the pictures. You have again made another very realistic build. Well done! quite the fleet ... any room left for another two? What's the airplane in front of the dreadnaught ... made a nose dive off it's catapult? Canute, lmagna, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share #143 Posted May 11, 2018 It was a trial one for the Ise which I stuffed up. I really need to clean up the room. lmagna, cog, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 11, 2018 Share #144 Posted May 11, 2018 superior fleet! another fine model you've built always enjoy your projects...can't wait for your next one RGL, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted May 11, 2018 Share #145 Posted May 11, 2018 Very nicely done! Amazing how you guys building these plastic models with the PE add-ons don't go cross-eyed in the first hour, let alone after a ship or six. mtaylor, lmagna, ccoyle and 3 others 6 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted May 11, 2018 Share #146 Posted May 11, 2018 Another fine piece of work, Greg! Your display case is rapidly filling up! Canute, RGL, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted May 11, 2018 Share #147 Posted May 11, 2018 That's an impressive showing Greg; when does the museum open cheers Pat RGL, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted May 13, 2018 Share #148 Posted May 13, 2018 Greg, Well done! I love the weathering. As a tincan sailor of many years, I find the look familiar. Canute, popeye the sailor, RGL and 3 others 6 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerdvr Posted May 25, 2019 Share #149 Posted May 25, 2019 I think all the adjectives have been used up but an outstanding build and informative log. I may have missed it but what did you use for the rigging. I'm thinking of trying E_Z Line on my Alaska. Thanks, Harley popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Cheers, Harley<p Under Construction: USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 1/200 by ILoveKit Completed: F-35A 1/48 by Tamiya USS Atlanta CL-51 1/350 by Very Fire Liberty Ship John W. Brown 1/350 by Trumpeter HMS Spiraea K-08 1/350 USS Arizona BB-39 1/200 by Trumpeter/Mk1 Design HMS Sir Gareth 1/350 by Starling Models USS Missouri BB-63 1945 1/350 by Joy-Yard, 9/11/21 USS Indianapolis CA-35 1945 1/350 by Trumpeter USS Kidd DD-661, 1945, 1/350, on The Sullivans kit by Trumpeter USS Alaska CB-1, 1/350, Hobby Boss, Circa 2/1945 Brig Syren 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Started,On Hold: Frigate Confederacy 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share #150 Posted May 26, 2019 Infini, Uschi and EZ line, there is a lot of denier lives out there now. Old Collingwood, mtaylor and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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