Whats everyone building???

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 10:55 AM

hi guys. been here for a while but under another name. putting the final touches on the tamiya kg5 with pe in 1-350 and looooking good. in the pipeline i have the bismarck in 1-350, gneisenau in 1-400, a 1-200 sovremeney from trumpeterand the lee 1-400 enterprise. my slipway is kinda full at the moment. and to throw something different into the mix is the 1-35 dragon 88mm. one query though. has anyone built the lee 1-400 enterprise and if so, how does the 1-350 pe set look on this kit? i am going to upgrade the airwing with sets from trumpeter. any feedback will be very welcome. i am going to build the big e in the later guise as you get both the modern and beehive island in the kit. thinking of the beehive as you do not see many models of the e in this guise anymore. call me a masochist, but i am also building the heller le superbe at the same time. i must be an idiot or someone who loves their ships. i would say the latter!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 12, 2005 11:32 PM

Modeling the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38 as of 1945) in uh. . .generic. . .scale. You could say that I am scratchbuilding. . .I'm making all the parts myself (kinda). Alas, it will never be a tangible: this model is all computer generated in a 3d modeling software package lols.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 12, 2005 10:44 AM

I'm wanting to do a ship but don't know which one to start with. I've got several different Airfix 1/600 scale Warspite,Nelson, KGV,Graf Spee,Repulse,Ajax,Belfast,Iron Duke,Hood X2, Scharnhorst,Ark Royal,and probably one or two I forgot. I also have the Heller Victory, DML Arizona. Banner Models Arizona, Just traded the Heller Prinz Eugen for cockpit details for my Trumpeter P-40B, Revel Ark Royal w/ destroyer and I'm looking really hard at the 1/700 Prinz Eugen by Tamiya.

Any suggestions anyone????????

Thanks,

Tracy

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MBT70

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March 2004
From: Pacific Northwest

Posted by MBT70 on Monday, November 7, 2005 11:05 AM

I just stuck this on another thread, but thought it might be interesting here, too. Nobody is more impressed than I am ... LOL!

http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/bb/bb-73/350-br/br-index.html

Life is tough. Then you die.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 5, 2005 11:14 PM

i'm working on the USS Arizona

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 5, 2005 3:01 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by cthulhu77

QUOTE: Originally posted by navynuke85

i've got tamiya's shimokita kit and skywave's shirane kit and am modifying them heavily. Meaning this: the shimokita is getting an all new interior, well deck, "flight" deck and gas turbine propulsion which will make it into a fleet logistics ship; and the shirane is getting converted to gas turbine with some help from a white ensign models invincible class update set, along with equipment to convert it into a rescue/salvage vessel (ie it will have at least 2 DSRV's on board). Both will be completed with USN markings, but first i have to come up with names and designations for both of them. Any suggestions?

if you haven't joined Whatifmodelers...do so now!!! Lots of us build ships, with all sorts of chatter...

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Glamdring

Member since
February 2005
From: Nashotah, WI

Posted by Glamdring on Friday, November 4, 2005 7:52 PM

Revell's Battleship Scharnhorst. I'm still debating on the PE sets. I plan on picking up my Tamiya 1/700 USS Hornet this weekend too

Robert

"I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Friday, November 4, 2005 7:51 PM

too bad you didn't get the Gold Medal Models detail set for the Arizona but also make sure you add ladders to the kit especially the forecastle area since none are provided in that area.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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smokinguns3

Member since
June 2005
From: San Tan Valley,AZ

Posted by smokinguns3 on Friday, November 4, 2005 7:39 PM

So far havent started as of yet but its on the bench USS ARIZONA with tom modelworks PE parts

Rob I think i can I think i can

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cthulhu77

Member since
January 2003
From: arizona

Posted by cthulhu77 on Friday, November 4, 2005 7:17 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by navynuke85

i've got tamiya's shimokita kit and skywave's shirane kit and am modifying them heavily. Meaning this: the shimokita is getting an all new interior, well deck, "flight" deck and gas turbine propulsion which will make it into a fleet logistics ship; and the shirane is getting converted to gas turbine with some help from a white ensign models invincible class update set, along with equipment to convert it into a rescue/salvage vessel (ie it will have at least 2 DSRV's on board). Both will be completed with USN markings, but first i have to come up with names and designations for both of them. Any suggestions?

if you haven't joined Whatifmodelers...do so now!!! Lots of us build ships, with all sorts of chatter...

http://www.ewaldbros.com

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 4, 2005 5:21 PM

i've been wanting to get one of those but i don't have any room for it

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Mikeym_us

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March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 9:09 PM

well I am working on Trumpeters 1/200 scale Sovremenny Class destroyer

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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navypitsnipe

Member since
November 2005
From: USS Big Nasty, Norfolk, Va

Posted by navypitsnipe on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 4:06 PM

Thats what i like to see. someone who does a complete redesign of the ship to make it their own. Its nice to be able to say "NOBODY else has one quite like this"

40,000 Tons of Diplomacy + 2,200 Marines = Toughest fighting team in the world Sis pacis instruo pro bellum

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 28, 2005 11:09 PM

i've got tamiya's shimokita kit and skywave's shirane kit and am modifying them heavily. Meaning this: the shimokita is getting an all new interior, well deck, "flight" deck and gas turbine propulsion which will make it into a fleet logistics ship; and the shirane is getting converted to gas turbine with some help from a white ensign models invincible class update set, along with equipment to convert it into a rescue/salvage vessel (ie it will have at least 2 DSRV's on board). Both will be completed with USN markings, but first i have to come up with names and designations for both of them. Any suggestions?

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MBT70

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March 2004
From: Pacific Northwest

Posted by MBT70 on Friday, October 21, 2005 3:22 PM

I just finished moving, too. I don't know what I'll complete next once I unpack a thousand boxes ... but I am in a couple group builds that deserve a finished product.

How about a 1:350 Montana, modernized with nuclear power. I'm half through that one right now ...

Life is tough. Then you die.

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smokinguns3

Member since
June 2005
From: San Tan Valley,AZ

Posted by smokinguns3 on Thursday, October 20, 2005 4:23 PM

Once i get all moved in iam gona be starting my 1/350 uss arizona from trumater with toms model works PE sets that will be fun seeing that ive never used PE parts before.

Rob I think i can I think i can

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mfsob

Member since
March 2005
From: West Virginia, USA

Posted by mfsob on Thursday, October 20, 2005 11:06 AM

Just finished my 1/700 scale Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate from Dragon. Excellent kit that went together well, and the Gold Medal Models photoetch set really made it shine. I have to say, though, that warships are a LOT more complicated than merchant ships. My 1/700 Victory ship was a breeze compared to all the intricate little angles and bits that this ship had.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 8:39 PM

I have a lot on the table.

First I am working on a 1/350 scale Essex converting into the USS Kearsarge CVA 33 with full detail for 1951 moderazation period.

Second I am working on a 1/200 scale North Cormorant offshore oil rig diaroma being towed out to sea by tugs under the guard of a US naval ship.

Third I am working on a 1/400 scale USS Enterprise for personal display.

Fourth I am working on an Italian front WWII diaroma With infantry.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 12:34 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by rokket

Al - that sounds like a sweet model. I love that era - sail and tech merged. Any pics?

Scottrc - that your stuff in your signature? Loks very nice, love to see more.

Micronaut - 1981? speechless...

Yes, on the Yahoo Groups, Ship Modelers Forum. I still can't figure out how to post photos here!

Al Blevins

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 12:33 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by rokket

Al - that sounds like a sweet model. I love that era - sail and tech merged. Any pics?

Scottrc - that your stuff in your signature? Loks very nice, love to see more.

Micronaut - 1981? speechless...

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 4:31 PM

well I have two trumpeter 1/350 scale war ships one is the Missouri and the other im making the UssFranklin ..in to the Uss Lexington.. Or I have 3 ticonderoga class cv's to build in 1/700 scale or a northcarolina class bb ..The funny thing is I have NO! room to desplay them Angry [:(!]

and after that i'll be looking to buy some Independence class cvls as well guess i gota move soon Kisses [:X]

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commando

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April 2005
From: Martinez Ga

Posted by commando on Monday, October 17, 2005 7:28 AM

Started the 1/700 Tamiya IJN Nagara.

'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.' -Thomas Jefferson -

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 17, 2005 5:40 AM

Got an Italeri 1/720 Nimitz + Loren Perry PE set in the works. Shy [8)]

Not sure if it will be a good build the Nimitz needs quiet of love and care.

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adouglas

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December 2004
From: Australia

Posted by adouglas on Monday, October 17, 2005 4:41 AM

Hi all, I am building the infamous 1/100 Hella HMS Victory.

Great project and requires a great deal of investigation and research to get the details correct. I have purchased the recommended reading " Anatomy of Nelsons Ships" along with other texts to assist.

I have found the construction details from the wooden version also helpful as these are readily available.

I am currently completing the hulls prior to assembly and insertion of the decks and cannons. Am really over building cannons. Dead [xx(]

Having a great time with the project and also enjoy reading all your comments and hints, keep up the good work

Cheers Cool [8D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 15, 2005 12:37 PM

I'm currently into Dragon's 1:700 USS Essex kit. And the 53 20mm single mounts, THAT ALL NEED CORRECTING BECOUSE OF IMPROPER MOLDING for the base/shield parts!!!
I'm really surprised by this, as none of the reviews I've read on this kit mentioned such a glaring correction needed to be made for the 20mm's.
A bit of a pain, but I'm a trooper.......

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rokket

Member since
February 2005
From: Australia

Posted by rokket on Saturday, October 15, 2005 4:05 AM

Al - that sounds like a sweet model. I love that era - sail and tech merged. Any pics?

Scottrc - that your stuff in your signature? Loks very nice, love to see more.

Micronaut - 1981? speechless... Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 14, 2005 4:33 PM

I don't think I have mentioned this before. I am working on a scratchbuilt 1/96 scale model of a Confederate States Navy blockade runner CSS OWL. The model is complete except for the rigging which is just getting underway. OWL is the class leader of four steel hulled paddlewheel runners constructed in England for the CSN in 1863. The hull is b&b construction along the buttock lines.

Al Blevins

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scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Friday, October 14, 2005 11:36 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Micronaut

QUOTE: Originally posted by widepaul

ok - on the workbench:
1/72 Revell Germany Type VIIC converted to radio control (static diver)
Academy 1/32 F/A 18 with resin aftermarket cockpit (started Nov 2004)
Imai (Heller) 1/100 HMS Victory (under construction since 1985)
I tend to build slow.

cheers,
Paul

Boy, makes me feel better about that Heller 1/400 cruiser Aurora that I've been building since 1981!

ERic

Well, good, that gives me a few more years to procrastinate my Victory build that I started in 1989. Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 13, 2005 9:48 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by widepaul

ok - on the workbench:
1/72 Revell Germany Type VIIC converted to radio control (static diver)
Academy 1/32 F/A 18 with resin aftermarket cockpit (started Nov 2004)
Imai (Heller) 1/100 HMS Victory (under construction since 1985)
I tend to build slow.

cheers,
Paul

Boy, makes me feel better about that Heller 1/400 cruiser Aurora that I've been building since 1981!

ERic

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