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  • Member since
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  • From: W. Chicago,Il.
Hi, anotherone from the midwest{Chi. west burbs}
Posted by Steve H. on Monday, October 23, 2006 11:34 PM

Hi

Hmmmmmmmmm, , , where to start? Well my present projects in process are all 1/700 scale ships{4 converted Tamiya kits "Indy circa Aug. 1945}, my "Indy" is circa 1938,Northampton class{cut down in scale by 10"}Chicago circa 1934 WITH torpedo tubes, retrieveing one of her "scout planes". Northampton circa 1942 raid on Watje Atoll{with guns firing}. And the San Francisco during her "trial run" 1934{also "cut down to the proper 588"}. Arizona circa 7/12/41@ 06:45. "Pensy" circa 7/12/41 IN drydock with Cassin and Downs{also about 06:45}. Also the Hornet launching #8 bomber of the "Doolitle Raid{Ted Dawsons "the Ruptered Duck with flaps down"}. All in diarama format.

 Thats for starters, later I will add the complete family of Boeing model 299's in 1/72 scale. Then SOMEWHERE along the line some "Star Trek" star ships.

It should be noted, that I will not model "Ari." & "Pensy" with "kit" broadside guns, I will have those positions open as they were at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack. I will scratch build the open positions on both. Just like the pictures show, even with the canvas deck shades overhead.

Steve Holt

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  • From: Boyertown, PA, USA
Posted by Dubau on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 12:21 PM

1st off  Sign - Welcome [#welcome] Home and WOW you got a lot of kits going at one time.... POST some Pics

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "
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Posted by smokinguns3 on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 12:51 PM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome]To the forums. Chi town huh, You ever hear of west chicago, warnville or wheaton?
Rob I think i can I think i can
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Posted by espins1 on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 1:14 PM
Welcome to the forums!  Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

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Posted by cassibill on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 2:06 PM
Welcome You sound like you're all over the place like I am. I'm the local Trekkie geek. If you need research help, just ask.

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Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 6:29 PM

Welcome to the Forums Sign - Welcome [#welcome].  Glad you're here.

Regards,  Rick

RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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Posted by Steve H. on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 10:01 PM

Hi

Well would you belive what we have shortened to WeGo{West Chicago}.

 

Steve

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  • From: San Tan Valley,AZ
Posted by smokinguns3 on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 10:33 PM
No kidding my dad owned a body shop on grand lake and i went to elemetry at Lincon whitch i understand is gone.
Rob I think i can I think i can
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