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Revells North Cormorant offshore oil platform
Posted by Modelman43 on Sunday, November 30, 2008 12:08 AM

Greetings all. I read a post from 'sharkbait' asking if anyone had built this kit. Yes - I have. It took me 10 years (off & on) & the one crane still isn't done. Instructions are difficult.  The kit is but a 'start' as it lacks detail (like stairs to get from one level to the next!), but having worked on an offshore platform for 6 years, I knew what needed to be added (ALOT!) so I could fill in the details. I had to add jib booms, air tuggers, safety stations, the entire sub (mezzanine) deck for waste treatment, boom boats & oil boom spool (to clean up spills -Shh!), rig the main crane correctly, sea trains (storage containers),enteriour plumbing in each module, and on & on... Yes, the handrails need to be individually cut by hand to legnth, and Yes, the kit does not include enough. - I had to send to Revell for more, plus I acquired 2 more kits to build it athuentic. It is a great challenge. I build mostly car models, but if I find a kit that is close to my heart (or intrests), I'll give it a go! - Google 'Nemo's car' (from the movie; league of extraordnary Gentlemen) if you  would like to see an example of my work. It should be the first one listed. The post its self is It's on 'Dave's show rod rally' site. Also there is My Linclon Futura, the reworked (monogram) VANDALL II, My Ivory 'Boot hill express', and Chrysler's Turbine car. I also build the cutaway starship ENTERPRISE that turned out awesome! (Yes, I'm also a 'Trekkie' so I hadda cram it full of scratchbuild stuff!) I will post pic's of the platform & Enterprise soon. - MODEL ON! See the http://rickspeck.spaces.live.com/PersonalSpace.aspx?_c02_owner=1

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Posted by mg.mikael on Sunday, November 30, 2008 10:20 AM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the forums, Modelman43!!! As for myself, I mainly build armor, but I do build things in other subjects if I feel pulled to the subject.

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Posted by DesertRat on Sunday, November 30, 2008 6:28 PM
Hiya Modelman, and Sign - Welcome [#welcome]to the forums!

Warmest regards,

Roger

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Posted by DesertRat on Sunday, November 30, 2008 6:33 PM
Hiya Modelman, and Sign - Welcome [#welcome]to the forums!

Warmest regards,

Roger

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Posted by wyoroy on Monday, December 1, 2008 8:11 AM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the Froums.

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)

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  • From: Oromocto, Canada
Posted by Gun Tech on Monday, December 1, 2008 7:46 PM
Welcome to the forums!

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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, December 1, 2008 9:45 PM

Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the forums! Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by smokinguns3 on Friday, December 5, 2008 12:22 PM
Welcom to the forums. ive been wanting kit for a long time how did it go together.
Rob I think i can I think i can
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  • From: UK
Posted by gregers on Saturday, December 6, 2008 8:08 AM

Hi and welcome to the madhouse.

having worked in the oil industry (on the manufacturing side at Camerons) I would have loved to attempt this one too but I have read a review listing all it's shortcommings and to be honest it put me right off. Off to have a looksee at your site.

All the best.

Greg

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