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(Build time to date is 267.5 hours)

What are your thoughts on this information included in my build posts? I really only do it for my own sake.

Peter

PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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Gives readers a good idea of the efforts needed to turn out a quality (plastic) ship model. Leave it in.

Ken

Started: MS Bounty Longboat,

On Hold:  Heinkel USS Choctaw paper

Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1

Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section

 

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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.

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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,

:cheers:

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PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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I had a great weekend and a top day today.

:10_1_10:

 

On the weekend, I started and finished all 27 planes!

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A big job but I think they look great.

 

Today I totally finished the port side.

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and I started on the 216 crew members, 🤪

and they're bloody small!

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Here they are, all waiting for their colour change.

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They were all very happy with their oufits.

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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,

:cheers:

 

 

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PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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A fairly 'lame' day today.

😐

Finished the starboard side completely,

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and added the hangar deck gantry/ceiling/flight deck supports.

I'm sure someone can give me the correct terminology.

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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,

:cheers:

PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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Everything is looking great Peter!  Nice job on the planes, wow!

 

Which figure sets are you using?  They look great!

Mike

 

Current Wooden builds:  Amati/Victory Pegasus  MS Charles W. Morgan  Euromodel La Renommèe  

 

Plastic builds:    Hs129B-2 1/48  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   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  Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72

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)

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4 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said:

Which figure sets are you using?

Mike, I can't remember where I found this, but it is set in the right period. I also think that the 'yellow caps' also controlled the progress of each plane until after take-off.

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Thanks for the interest.

Cheers,

Peter.  🙂

PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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7 hours ago, PvG Aussie said:

Mike, I can't remember where I found this, but it is set in the right period. I also think that the 'yellow caps' also controlled the progress of each plane until after take-off.

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Thanks for the interest.

Cheers,

Peter.  🙂

Sorry, I meant which brand of figures are you using?  I have some sets for my Enterprise and Gambier Bay from Black Cat, North Star and Ion.

Mike

 

Current Wooden builds:  Amati/Victory Pegasus  MS Charles W. Morgan  Euromodel La Renommèe  

 

Plastic builds:    Hs129B-2 1/48  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   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  Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72

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)

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Peter - if you're bored you can always hang some planes from those beautiful flight deck trusses! :D

 

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11 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said:

I meant which brand of figures are you using?

Thanks for the clarification, Steve. Hear they are:

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The detail was about the same, however, the ION figures were upside down!

Peter

PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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Pretty good progress today,

however I'm now at the fragile stage where touching

anything may cause a breakage!

 

Most of the guns have been added.

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I also filled the hangar deck with planes and crew so I can add the flight deck tomorrow.

(Not the best images unfortunately. 😏)

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Support has been very encouraging, many thanks.

(Build time to date is 306 hours)

Cheers,

:cheers:

 

 

PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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It was a nervous day as I added

the flight deck (generally fitted pretty well, except for the 3mm/0.12inches gap!),

the strongly adhesive flight deck cover,

and now I am working on the deck markings that have to be 'surgically removed' and 

later to make way for PE insertions.

(A very demanding and time-consuming task. Not to mention the constant breakages)

I'm glad I'm making reasonable progress. 

🙂

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Does anyone know the colour of the 'Blue' deck? I think the Pontos kit colour is too green and dark.

Thanks for the positive comments and support. They are much needed at the moment!

(Build time to date is 312.5 hours)

Cheers,

:cheers:

PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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Seems a little green in the photos compared to what I am used to seeing.  Maybe check it in sunlight first to verify?

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Also, I like

 

https://www.shipcamouflage.com/camouflage_database.htm?origin=serp_auto

 

They seem very consistant.  They say Enterprise was MS11 and MS21 in 1942 - very similar but slightly different colors.

 

It seems most folks and some photos assume "Deck Blue 20-B"?   That's what I am going to go with.  Someone with better knowledge may weigh in.

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As an aside, there is a video "documentary" called "The Fighting Lady (1944)" on youtube in the States anyway.   Potentially the Essex Class Yorktown in 1943/44?   Several good flight deck scenes.   Worth a watch if you want to add an hour to your build time! :P

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fighting_Lady?origin=serp_auto

 

And to the point, if this is Essex-class Yorktown in 1943, her decks may have been pattern MS 21 in Deck Blue 20-B per shipcamouflage.com .

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Vertical Surfaces Sea Blue 5-S paint applied without pattern to all vertical surfaces including mast and funnel tops. 
Horizontal Surfaces Deck Blue 20-B paint. On submarines and aircraft carriers, wooden decks were stained to a color corresponding to Deck Blue 20-B. 
Canvas Covers Stained to a color corresponding to Deck Blue 20-B. 
http://www.cv6.org/ship/camo-radar.htm

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Hi Folks,

Does anyone know what PAL 1 and PAL 2 refers to in the Enterprise CV6 PONTOS detail up set?

Peter  🤪

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PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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16 hours ago, PvG Aussie said:

Does anyone know what PAL 1 and PAL 2 refers to in the Enterprise CV6 PONTOS detail up set?

I worked it out. It is a Pontos error. It is meant to say 'K11 & K12'. One of many errors in the Pontos instructions! Mongrel time wasters! 😬

PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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I don't usually post anything on the weekend,

but, I've just nearly finished a BIG job.

About 22.5 hours' worth!

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The deck is finished except for the big number 6s.

I added the PE to the recessed lines, etc.

Painted the PE using Tamiya XF-84 Dark Iron.

I masked and painted the flight deck lines.

It's so easy to say but you have to cut out all the 'dashes' first.

Accurately attach the masking sheets to the deck,

and then decide how to paint the 'dashes' without bleeding the paint.

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The marker pen worked like a charm.

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I'm happy with the result.

It's the right colour, weathered a little, has the PE done, and has the flight lines on it!

I used the following for the deck.

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I'm a very happy chappy!

:dancetl6:

Next is painting the 6s, adding the island, planes and crew.

(Build time to date is 326.5 hours)

Cheers,

:cheers:

 

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PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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Wow!

Very satisfying progress.

I repaired all the damage done to guns, railings and those loose bits.

Added gun emplacements on the flight deck.

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Assembled and added the deck crane.

It only took three hours!

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Added the deck numbers.

Used Tamiya XF-63 German Grey.

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Made and installed the Bomb Elevators. 

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And added the planes!

After weathering each one with my trusty 'Panel Line Accent Color - Black".

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The end is neigh!

(Build time to date is 339 hours)

I think I deserve a 🍺

Cheers,

:cheers:

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PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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On 10/24/2024 at 11:12 PM, Coyote_6 said:

Worth a watch if you want to add an hour to your build time! :P

What a great view of an aircraft carrier in action. Thanks for the suggestion Steve.

PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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Beautiful work Peter - she looks amazing with that airwing embarked!  And the Deck Blue color looks just right!

 

Cheers indeed sir!  :cheers:

 

Very nice.

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:cheers:    Looking good Peter.

Bob M

 

Start so you can Finish !!

Finished:         The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 ,   Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA  Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar  The King Of the Mississippi  Artesania Latina  1:80 

 

 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models :)

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The crew boarded today!

:Whew:

Considering that they are only 5mm/0.197" tall

most went straight to work.

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Some pushed,

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while some loaded ordinance from the Bomb Elevator.

(Note the pilots standing around waiting with their hands in their pockets)

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Some watched from the bridge, while others just lazed around on the deck, taking in the action.

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All in all, I think the Enterprize is looking very ship shape!

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Two jobs left:

1. Getting one plane to 'take-off', and

2. Paint and label the stand.

(Build time to date is 355.5 hours)

Thanks for the wonderful support from you great modellers.

It means a lot!

Cheers,

:cheers:

PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022.  Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day!

Current Build:  My Admiral's tasks! 😉

Past Builds:       Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65), Scratch build Australia II BOTTLE (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75); AL Bounty (1:48), 

                             AL HMB Endeavour (1:65), Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16),

                             Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72); Scratch build HMS Victory BOTTLE (1:530), Wolfpack PBY-3 Catalina (1;72), 

                             Scratch build MS Sibajak 1928 BOTTLE (1:1150), Imai Kagaku Spanish Galleon 1607 (1:100), Brandenburg State Yacht 1679 (1/200), 

                             HMS Endeavour (1/450) BOTTLE, ILK USS Enterprise (CV-6) (1/350), PLUS approx. 13 more ships in bottles

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Looks awesome!  I especially like the planes and figures.

Current builds:

Wingnut Wings 1/32 Halberstadt Cl.II

Model Shipways 1/48 Longboat

Model Shipways 1/24 Grand Banks Dory

 

Soon to start:

Fully framed Echo

 

Completed builds:

Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia

Wingnut Wings AMC DH9

East Coast Oyster Sharpie

Echo Cross Section

1/48 Scratchbuilt Hannah from Hahn plans

1/64 Kitbashed Rattlesnake from Bob Hunt practicum

1/64 Brig Supply

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Your aircraft and figures really add life to the Big E. Well done. Only nit is the officers on the bridge were in khakis and black shoes, not dress whites or dungarees. 😉😁

Ken

Started: MS Bounty Longboat,

On Hold:  Heinkel USS Choctaw paper

Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1

Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section

 

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