Cruisers, huh? Well here is a WIP

m60a3

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April 2005
From: I am at play in the fields of the Lord. (Texas)

Posted by m60a3 on Sunday, February 21, 2010 12:21 AM

And today, I could not find the stupid wrench, to fix my lawn tractor...! Stupid steering wheel!!!

Rigging.....!!!

Jarod

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m60a3

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April 2005
From: I am at play in the fields of the Lord. (Texas)

Posted by m60a3 on Thursday, February 18, 2010 5:59 PM

Read the op again, Manstein! It's Italian! LOLOLOLOL!!!! Thanks friend!

Rick,

No real references. And yes, I would recommend the kit. I only payed about 35 USD from Sprue Brothers, so someone with good skills can overcome the problems. Nothing too major. Some sanding and putty will fix darn near anything! No AM. If there are any available, I wouldn't know. I never checked. Surely there are? Thanks for the interest, friend!

And as far as doing the rigging last, I agree. As you can see, the painting so far is sloppy and sparse. I am at the experimental stage. I'll clean her up as I go, but I have others getting attention concurrently.

Again, my thanks to everyone for the comments, or even if all you did was look in, I thank you.

Jarod

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RTimmer

Member since
May 2007
From: Atlanta, Georgia

Posted by RTimmer on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 8:33 AM

Looks very nice so far to me. Thanks for sharing!

A couple of questions as follow-up... Are you using any online or book references? Just curious for future reference. Despite the fit problems, is this a kit you would recommend? There's not a lot available for Italian ships from that period (or really any period), and they are very good lucking vessels. Finally, are you using any AM bits, again just curious for future reference.

Thanks, Rick

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 7:54 AM

This is a French ship? Just curious, why did you start the rigging so early? Usually this is the last thing to do to prevent damage to it...Nice work...

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m60a3

Member since
April 2005
From: I am at play in the fields of the Lord. (Texas)

Posted by m60a3 on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:24 PM

Thanks so much, Julian!!

Smile Jarod

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Grem56

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June 2006
From: Netherlands

Posted by Grem56 on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:17 PM

Nice work on the rigging Jarod.

Cheers,

Julian Yes

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m60a3

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April 2005
From: I am at play in the fields of the Lord. (Texas)

Posted by m60a3 on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:00 PM

For fit problems and bilge pump repair, of course! No, I don't even remember what I had that out for that day.

Thanks, Jarod

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Watchmann

Member since
January 2005
From: Cave City, KY

Posted by Watchmann on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:49 PM

It looks good to me, but what is the wrench for?

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m60a3

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April 2005
From: I am at play in the fields of the Lord. (Texas)

Posted by m60a3 on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:38 PM

Thanks so much, Mr. Tiger! But I don't really see you being too intimidated. You tha tigerMAN! Thanks again, friend.

Jarod

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 8:58 PM

More guts then I. Keep up the great work.

Eric

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m60a3

Member since
April 2005
From: I am at play in the fields of the Lord. (Texas)

Posted by m60a3 on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 8:53 PM

I don't know how I posted this twice... How do I delete one!

Grrrrrr Super Angry

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m60a3

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April 2005
From: I am at play in the fields of the Lord. (Texas)

Cruisers, huh? Well here is a WIP

Posted by m60a3 on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 8:47 PM

Here is my 1/350th Hobby Boss Italian Heavy Cruiser "Pola, 1941". The kit has bad fit problems, flashing and pin marks. This is also my first time using stretched sprue for the rigging. The build is not going too great, but I am having fun. Thanks for looking!