Gunze Sangyo 1/350 Lusitania

Looks like a nice kit!

djrost_2000

Looks like a nice kit!

 

Chris, drill out the port holes and fill with model masters clear glue and window maker. It takes time but makes a world of difference. Do that before p[ainting the hull.

Looking good. I like to build on a construction base and switch to the final one when I get to deck level.

I have a collection of them. The feature I like is a upturned piece at one end. It really helps because it allows the ship to be layed on it's side on the bench.

Watching this one with interest. If I am correct the Kit was originally done by Entex in the mid 70's.  Gunze got the Moulds and re popped it in the mid 80's.....Cheers mark

Thanks. Lots of good ideas from you all. It's all very helpful to me! 

As far as Entex is concerned, I had bought an old used Entex Titanic for spare parts and the quality of its parts was much better than the Minicraft version. I don't know much about all the history of these kits but I know a lot of people on other more Titanic oriented forums rave about how great the updated Minicraft Titanic is. That's why I bought it. I found it to be horrible, bordering on junk parts. I can't emphasize that enough! It almost turned me off to the idea of getting into this hobby. I'm glad they all don't appear to be like that. I don't know how hard it is to scratch build stuff but it almost seems like it would be easier to start from scratch than try to fix all the mess on that kit. This one is lots better.

Oh My !

 You are a very lucky person. In all the years I have looked for her specifically, most shops or sites said they didn't know if one existed. And 1/350 at that? Good luck and I will be watching this build.

Tanker-Builder

Oh My !

 You are a very lucky person. In all the years I have looked for her specifically, most shops or sites said they didn't know if one existed. And 1/350 at that? Good luck and I will be watching this build.

 

Primed with Tamiya Fine Surface Primer.

Hey!

 I hear ya on the Tamiya Putty! I prefer using Automotive Glazing Putty ( the large tube) in red. All you have to do is dip your finger in a little lacquer thinner or just moisten it with saliva and it spreads and blends well ! This does require more than one application, but this will work for you.

Tanker-Builder

Hey!

 I hear ya on the Tamiya Putty! I prefer using Automotive Glazing Putty ( the large tube) in red. All you have to do is dip your finger in a little lacquer thinner or just moisten it with saliva and it spreads and blends well ! This does require more than one application, but this will work for you.

 

Chris,

I have the same kit and, I think, the same wood deck material. Your skills are several paygrades above mine so I'll be following along with great interest.

I'm sure you've done your research but, just in case you haven't seen these 20 pages:

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/29799143/building-the-lusitania-a-modelers-guide-titanic-research-and-

I think they're worth reading.

Here're my kit and wood deck material:

 I aslo have the Gold Medal Models PE for the kit. I've invested enough $ in this kit so that I really should build it LOL! Your build may push me toward that end.

1943Mike

Chris,

I have the same kit and, I think, the same wood deck material. Your skills are several paygrades above mine so I'll be following along with great interest.

I'm sure you've done your research but, just in case you haven't seen these 20 pages:

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/29799143/building-the-lusitania-a-modelers-guide-titanic-research-and-

I think they're worth reading.

Here're my kit and wood deck material:

 I aslo have the Gold Medal Models PE for the kit. I've invested enough $ in this kit so that I really should build it LOL! Your build may push me toward that end.

 

 

 

 

 

Do you own a scanner?  If you have a scanner you can scan the part, print it to the exact scale, then make a very accurate template for the decking.  Since most deck parts are relatively flat, you should be able to get a decent scan.  I used to do that with pinball plastics when making new decals. 

If you don't own a scanner, then forget everything I just said!

Bob

Luvspinball

Do you own a scanner?  If you have a scanner you can scan the part, print it to the exact scale, then make a very accurate template for the decking.  Since most deck parts are relatively flat, you should be able to get a decent scan.  I used to do that with pinball plastics when making new decals. 

If you don't own a scanner, then forget everything I just said!

Bob

 

 

I have one cut. I just need to drill out the holes from the bottom once it's glued down. It's very difficult to do. There are some areas that are over cut, not rounded and such but I don't have a laser to cut them with! I think if I put some similar color to what the wood is underneath in the areas that are rough it may look OK from normal viewing distance. I have one little slice that I may add when gluing it down. I haven't made a final decision on if I'll proceed with the rest of them yet. It wears me out concentrating on this tiny stuff and one wrong move with the knife and it's trash.

On this one I tried to make the frames a darker gloss brown. I think it looks good. I'm going to do the rest of the skylights that have frames this way.

Well, Excuuse Me!

       Who have you been talking to? Yourself? Because self is dead wrong! Why do I say that? Think for a minute. You've overcome every hurdle that you met so far. So you keep on building and doing a fine job. Don't listen to self, he don't know what you do ! Just keep going and show us this beautimus model you are doing. Put self in the closet if he can't be supportive, Okay?

Tanker-Builder

Well, Excuuse Me!

       Who have you been talking to? Yourself? Because self is dead wrong! Why do I say that? Think for a minute. You've overcome every hurdle that you met so far. So you keep on building and doing a fine job. Don't listen to self, he don't know what you do ! Just keep going and show us this beautimus model you are doing. Put self in the closet if he can't be supportive, Okay?

 

 

Hey Chris question - I have a 1/350 USS Alaska and saw that scaledecks does one for that ship too.  How do you finish it and attach it ?  Ive never done it so curious.  Might be nice to have one, but then again im guessing the USS Alaska wasnt a wood decked ship?  Tks MM

The scaledecks kit I found online is prefinished in camouflage over wood. It certainly looks attractive enough, if it's accurate. The other choice would be her 1945 camouflage; Measure 22 which would be solid deck blue over wood.

I do not think that theres adhesive on the back of the deck, other scaledecks do not. You'd best read some reviews of what worked for other people.

My one piece of advice is to test fit and trim a lot. Don't ever expect the glue to make it stay flat. It should fit and lay flat on it's own.

Mrchntmarine

Hey Chris question - I have a 1/350 USS Alaska and saw that scaledecks does one for that ship too.  How do you finish it and attach it ?  Ive never done it so curious.  Might be nice to have one, but then again im guessing the USS Alaska wasnt a wood decked ship?  Tks MM

 

MM by the way I used a white glue called Gators Grip. So far that has worked well. I can't speak of longevity as far as how long the decks will stay down without lifting as it's only been a couple of months since I installed them, but so far so good. The other issue that may pop up is the tolerance stacking of adding several decks. Even though they are very thin, on a ship like an ocean liner with many decks over each other the thickness of the wood decks may add up and throw off any tight fitting pieces that have to be attached from the side of a model. That is the disadvantage of the deck sitting under the bulkheads. A warship may not have these problems but ocean liners with their many decks of wood sometimes might.

I'm waiting a couple of weeks to see if the wood decks come through. Without having them there's not much I can do. Just a little painting and mounting the model to the stand.

How have I not known of the existence of this kit before?  I love this ship and have pined for a 1/350 scale.

Yours is looking great, not sure I have the patience/talent to make my own wood decks, bravo!

ChrisSC

Since I know I stink at painting with a brush I am masking and spraying every door on this ship. I am about half of the way there. It's quite tedious masking these tiny doors! Even if I were good at it I do prefer the way sprayed paint looks over brushed. 

Another way to do this kind of thing is to cut out decals, if you can find the right color. Or print your own.

Fun to watch!

Bill

Silly_me

How have I not known of the existence of this kit before?  I love this ship and have pined for a 1/350 scale.

 

Yours is looking great, not sure I have the patience/talent to make my own wood decks, bravo!

 

GMorrison

 

 

ChrisSC

Since I know I stink at painting with a brush I am masking and spraying every door on this ship. I am about half of the way there. It's quite tedious masking these tiny doors! Even if I were good at it I do prefer the way sprayed paint looks over brushed. 

 

 

 

Very nice work. Yep, ships do get tedious at times.

 

Another way to do this kind of thing is to cut out decals, if you can find the right color. Or print your own.

Fun to watch!

 

Bill

 

I bought the same model printer Micromark sells with their decal kit so I figure at least if they are using it for decals it should work well. I printed the first few on clear decal paper from Amazon but since have bought some of Micromarks decal paper. My thinking is if I buy what Micromark has proven to work I should get  decent results.

Am really enjoying the work you have done so far. Coming along very nicely indeed.....Cheers mark

Chris,

One minute ago (8:39 am, Wednesday, May 20, 2020) I spoke to John, the owner of Scaledecks. He said the wood decks for the Lusitania will be coming out in June. He just bought the model a few weeks ago and, as soon as he wraps up working on the Titanic, he'll be producing it.

I'll be buying the decks as soon as they're available.

That's impressive considering the kit is OOP. Maybe he knows something...

Bill

ChrisSC

 

 

GMorrison

 

 

ChrisSC

Since I know I stink at painting with a brush I am masking and spraying every door on this ship. I am about half of the way there. It's quite tedious masking these tiny doors! Even if I were good at it I do prefer the way sprayed paint looks over brushed. 

 

 

 

Very nice work. Yep, ships do get tedious at times.

 

Another way to do this kind of thing is to cut out decals, if you can find the right color. Or print your own.

Fun to watch!

 

Bill

 

 

 

 

Thanks Bill. I actually bought a color laser printer to make decals with. I have a file for Lusitania windows and I printed it up....came out pretty good. I think I am going to use photo etch windows from the Titanic kit for the Lusitania windows though, but having the ability to make decals is kind of cool. I'm sure I will use it in the future. 

 

I bought the same model printer Micromark sells with their decal kit so I figure at least if they are using it for decals it should work well. I printed the first few on clear decal paper from Amazon but since have bought some of Micromarks decal paper. My thinking is if I buy what Micromark has proven to work I should get  decent results.

 

Another thing to think about for small one-offs; I'll dig through the decal graveyard and find something like red Bomber Command numerals and cut those up.

surfsup

Am really enjoying the work you have done so far. Coming along very nicely indeed.....Cheers mark

 

1943Mike

Chris,

One minute ago (8:39 am, Wednesday, May 20, 2020) I spoke to John, the owner of Scaledecks. He said the wood decks for the Lusitania will be coming out in June. He just bought the model a few weeks ago and, as soon as he wraps up working on the Titanic, he'll be producing it.

I'll be buying the decks as soon as they're available.

 

GMorrison

 

 

ChrisSC

 

 

GMorrison

 

 

ChrisSC

Since I know I stink at painting with a brush I am masking and spraying every door on this ship. I am about half of the way there. It's quite tedious masking these tiny doors! Even if I were good at it I do prefer the way sprayed paint looks over brushed. 

 

 

 

Very nice work. Yep, ships do get tedious at times.

 

Another way to do this kind of thing is to cut out decals, if you can find the right color. Or print your own.

Fun to watch!

 

Bill

 

 

 

 

Thanks Bill. I actually bought a color laser printer to make decals with. I have a file for Lusitania windows and I printed it up....came out pretty good. I think I am going to use photo etch windows from the Titanic kit for the Lusitania windows though, but having the ability to make decals is kind of cool. I'm sure I will use it in the future. 

 

I bought the same model printer Micromark sells with their decal kit so I figure at least if they are using it for decals it should work well. I printed the first few on clear decal paper from Amazon but since have bought some of Micromarks decal paper. My thinking is if I buy what Micromark has proven to work I should get  decent results.

 

 

 

 

Hard to say about their printer, but give a report. I use that paper, both clear and white for inkjet. Having tried a number, including Testor's; I like the MM stuff best.

 

Another thing to think about for small one-offs; I'll dig through the decal graveyard and find something like red Bomber Command numerals and cut those up.

 

I would really like to do some custom photo etch. They sell a kit but the whole process looks kinf of complicated.

I've never tried PE but I have mostly heard negatives from folks who try.

Bill

Bill, these are the decals I printed on the paper from Amazon. Hard to tell from a photo but they don't look too bad. I will have to try the better paper and do some adjustments.

GMorrison

I've never tried PE but I have mostly heard negatives from folks who try.

 Bill

 

Luvspinball

 

 

GMorrison

I've never tried PE but I have mostly heard negatives from folks who try.

 Bill

 

 

 

 

I have the micromark photoetch kit, and it actually works very well.  You have to be very exact and follow the directions, but for 2-dimensional objects, like railings and doors, it works very well.  I use it to make hooks and the hammock rails for the Constitution.  Only drawback is the size of the dip tank.  That is your limitation.

Bob

 

 

I had the same problem with the instructions.  I have a PDF of the them.  PM me and I can send them to you.  Reads like a cook book.  Hardest part is getting the two sides aligned.  Works with inkjet printers only, I believe.

Bob

Luvspinball

I had the same problem with the instructions.  I have a PDF of the them.  PM me and I can send them to you.  Reads like a cook book.  Hardest part is getting the two sides aligned.  Works with inkjet printers only, I believe.

Bob

 

 

Lifeboats are almost done.

ChrisSC

Masked, painted, and unmasked the funnels. Wow, it took quite some time to do. Unmasking took almost as much time in trying not to scratch the paint with the tweezers!

Very often the masking and unmasking takes longer than the painting! Almost makes you just want to use a brush.

Bob

I got the Gmark(green mark?) boxed version of this kit from a Japanese 2nd hand shop. From what I can gleam from the internet is the original boxing/manufacturer, then passed to entex/gunze/anmark/revell.  The more ubiquitous minicraft 1/350 Titanic was also origianlly tooled by Gmark back in the 70's. 

Luvspinball

 

 

ChrisSC

Masked, painted, and unmasked the funnels. Wow, it took quite some time to do. Unmasking took almost as much time in trying not to scratch the paint with the tweezers!

 

 

 

Very often the masking and unmasking takes longer than the painting! Almost makes you just want to use a brush.

Bob

 

potchip

I got the Gmark(green mark?) boxed version of this kit from a Japanese 2nd hand shop. From what I can gleam from the internet is the original boxing/manufacturer, then passed to entex/gunze/anmark/revell.  The more ubiquitous minicraft 1/350 Titanic was also origianlly tooled by Gmark back in the 70's. 

 

Instead of using the wood to test fit, I used a paper template first.  You can easily trim this as needed until you get a perfect fit with little to no chance of harming any other surfaces.  Once you are satisfied with the fit, I transfered (traced the outline) to a hard stock.  An old shirt box will do fine as well.  Cut out and test fit once more.  When satisfied of the fit, transfer to the wood deck.  As long as the wood deck is the same or smaller than your paper/cardboard templates, you should have no problems.

Bob

Luvspinball

Instead of using the wood to test fit, I used a paper template first.  You can easily trim this as needed until you get a perfect fit with little to no chance of harming any other surfaces.  Once you are satisfied with the fit, I transfered (traced the outline) to a hard stock.  An old shirt box will do fine as well.  Cut out and test fit once more.  When satisfied of the fit, transfer to the wood deck.  As long as the wood deck is the same or smaller than your paper/cardboard templates, you should have no problems.

Bob

 

 

I never would have painted all the parts first if not told the decks comming were imminent. Live and learn.

Chris

Hi Chris. I've been following the build and I hope you decide to finish it.

Your families health of course comes above all else, so focus on that.

But as my oncologist told me a while back, man needs a hobby. It's our chance to unwind the reel a little.

I think you understand the process you have developed well enough now to control the outcome.

Bob is right too. It will come out fine. Do your best, it will be the nicest Lusitania we've seen.

Bill

GMorrison

Hi Chris. I've been following the build and I hope you decide to finish it.

Your families health of course comes above all else, so focus on that.

But as my oncologist told me a while back, man needs a hobby. It's our chance to unwind the reel a little.

I think you understand the process you have developed well enough now to control the outcome.

Bob is right too. It will come out fine. Do your best, it will be the nicest Lusitania we've seen.

 

Bill

 

A few of these models I just bought are 1/600 scale, wow they are smaller than I thought. I don't know how people can do something like a 1/1200 ship....I couldn't even think about trying that. I have enough trouble seeing the parts on a 1/350 lol!

I'm going to start on this Airfix 1/600 Queen Elizabeth. I bought some photo etch for it.

designck

Were you going to be using the same tan wood for those mahogany colored decks? I am not as adventurous as you with the wood for the decks, but I did buy the PE sets for this and the Titanic, along with some 1:350 people to populate the ship (what the hell was I thinking? LOL!). If I am not mistaken all those mahogany colored wood decks should be the tan color and the details on the deck remain mahogany, correct? The Assembly instructions in the GUNZE kit leave a LOT to be desired! I do have a fabulous book on teh Lusitania which will help with rigging etc, but no color photos obviously, so it's a guess for that...

 

Chris,

Allow me to say "AMEN!" to Bill's post.  Take care of your family!.  Your model building skills will carry you through this build.

Bill

I don't know what you do or did for a living:

       I was both a structural Engineer and Acrhitect. I collected a great many technical pans and pencils. I do stuff like decks with a wedge shaped technical pencil! The other thing that works real well is my.010 lining pencil. This is for drawing lines and arrows to various locations . Much like an instruction sheet for a model.

I finally found one of these on ebay, all parts present but the instructions are missing, does anyone know if there is a PDF of them somewhere?  My Google-fu is failing me.

ChrisSC

I am posting on this thread because I am really excited that I just got word that my wood decks are in the mail.

That is great, where did you source them from?

Silly_me

I finally found one of these on ebay, all parts present but the instructions are missing, does anyone know if there is a PDF of them somewhere?  My Google-fu is failing me.

 

 

 

ChrisSC

I am posting on this thread because I am really excited that I just got word that my wood decks are in the mail.

 

 

 

 

That is great, where did you source them from?

 

Tanker-Builder

I don't know what you do or did for a living:

       I was both a structural Engineer and Acrhitect. I collected a great many technical pans and pencils. I do stuff like decks with a wedge shaped technical pencil! The other thing that works real well is my.010 lining pencil. This is for drawing lines and arrows to various locations . Much like an instruction sheet for a model.

 

 

warshipguy

Chris,

Allow me to say "AMEN!" to Bill's post.  Take care of your family!.  Your model building skills will carry you through this build.

Bill

 

I started gluing wood decks down on my 1/350 Lusitania.

Chris,

Just spoke to Scaledecks. He's finished the Lusitania (as I should have guessed based on a recent post of yours) and is working on the instructions. He said he should have it listed on Monday.

When I see them listed I'll be buying the set.

Yeah,But !

 You are doing a bang up job anyway.That's regardless of my personal feelings about the wood deck products. It's not easy even if the decks are flat like some areas of capitol ships are! Keep it up. I am getting excited now!

Mike I like his decks for 1/350. I used them on my Titanic. That top deck on the Lusitania has a lot going on there, I couldn't have cut it myself.

Tanker-Builder, thanks. I like the scaledecks because they aren't peel and stick. You get to use your choice of glue. They do add a lot of work to the model though.

I built this exact kit in the 90's. Box is the same.  It's still on the shelf and looks good.

Bob Ballard had a great book out on this ship named "Exploring the Lusitania", as the wreck is easily accessible.

I would check it out see if it's still in print.

This is a great kit.  I also painted the funnels in Cunard Red-Orange.

Wilbur Wright

I built this exact kit in the 90's. Box is the same.  It's still on the shelf and looks good.

Bob Ballard had a great book out on this ship named "Exploring the Lusitania", as the wreck is easily accessible.

I would check it out see if it's still in print.

This is a great kit.  I also painted the funnels in Cunard Red-Orange.

 

Little by little she's starting to look like a Lusitania. I got a resin 1/350 Normandie, same scale as this Lusitania. It makes the Lusitania look tiny side by side. The Normandie was a huge ship!

Brilliant.

Yessir;

       The Normandie was a very large ship for the time. That's why she was in Process to become the U.S.S. Lafayette,( Troop Ship). I still think, No matter what the history says, she was sabotaged. Anyone with any sense would know that time of year, in that part of the country. Too much water fighting the fire would freeze making her top-Heavy.

      The result, the ice weight was to much and brought her over. I think if the Berth had been deeper she would've just turned Turtle!

Tanker-Builder

Yessir;

       The Normandie was a very large ship for the time. That's why she was in Process to become the U.S.S. Lafayette,( Troop Ship). I still think, No matter what the history says, she was sabotaged. Anyone with any sense would know that time of year, in that part of the country. Too much water fighting the fire would freeze making her top-Heavy.

      The result, the ice weight was to much and brought her over. I think if the Berth had been deeper she would've just turned Turtle!

 

I fitted and glued down some more wood decking on my 1/350 Lusitania today.

Some progress on my Lusitania. That big deck is giving me lots of trouble to install as the hull is a bit warped. Just making things worse trying to fix it after it's glued. Best to just leave it be.

ChriscSC;

    I have to add more to that. Although the Designer was on scene the Shipboard Pumps were inoperable due to no Steam Aboard. The Dock steam supply and pumping capacity was overwhelmed by the scope and speed of the fire.

    She was in what in the Navy was referred to as " Cold Iron " where steam plants were concerned.

Tanker-Builder

ChriscSC;

    I have to add more to that. Although the Designer was on scene the Shipboard Pumps were inoperable due to no Steam Aboard. The Dock steam supply and pumping capacity was overwhelmed by the scope and speed of the fire.

    She was in what in the Navy was referred to as " Cold Iron " where steam plants were concerned.

 

Adding some of the easier details to Lusitania. It's much more enjoyable than wrestling with gluing decks!

Hey Chris - like all the details - tks for posting.  So, never having done a model as large as this, how long is that sucker?  Also, curious, as mentioned, when tying the rigging like that, how much extra do you leave?  Finally, do you stain the decks?  Tsk much and looking good.  Wm

Mrchntmarine

Hey Chris - like all the details - tks for posting.  So, never having done a model as large as this, how long is that sucker?  Also, curious, as mentioned, when tying the rigging like that, how much extra do you leave?  Finally, do you stain the decks?  Tsk much and looking good.  Wm

 

Lusitania is getting some rear end work.

Looking fabulous.

My base looks almost exactly like yours!  Nice taste.  Great minds think alike?

Bob

Luvspinball

Looking fabulous.

My base looks almost exactly like yours!  Nice taste.  Great minds think alike?

Bob

 

Ya Know;

 Disregarding my earlier comment. I like the look those Decks give the ship! Artfully done!

 I didn't know about the break in the structure at that point and the two deck rise! Interesting!

 Note;

 Look at the rudder. That's one of the Design flaws that all the "ICS" Had. The Titanic was the worst though.

Oh;

      For Sure! I do believe that design wise and the time frame she was even prettier than the S.S. United States! Can You imagine what she would've looked like with only two Stacks? Much sleeker for sure! The Normandie will never be surpassed in that regard!

Thanks Tanker-Builder. I think the Normandie was a fantastic ship.

Some more progress on my Lusitania. Main mast, ratlines, some rigging, and more railings.....lots of railings!

Hmmm;

     Looking at your work and the subject. WELL DONE. I do think the Lusitania was a far better looking vessel that the three "ICS". They had kind of a Brutish look to them. The Lusitania has a more civilized, people friendly look to her.

      That particular look, you have brought out very well. One thing that I always wondered about the marine Design engineers back then. Why didn't they know that those rudders on many of those ships were too small for the ship's massive size. The Rudders on the " Big Three" didn't even properly disturb the force from the inner Props. The outers, None at all.

       Sadly, although bigger, but inefficiently designed rudders were present they hadn't learned that lesson by the time of the Lusitania.

Thanks Tanker-Builder. Well the rudder on Titanic certainly didn't do it any favors! I put on the front mast, ratlines, and some rigging on. The end is in sight. I just have a few more railings, the cranes, anchors, props, and more rigging to go.

Today I added the wireless spreaders and lines, the docking bridge and stairs, and the bow railings.

I'm in the home stretch on my 1/350 Lusitania. I put together and installed the cranes, davits, and lifeboats. I need to add a few more things but expect to be finished tomorrow or the next day!

Well;

 You certainly have presented us with a Beautiful Lady of the Sea!

Thank You Tanker-Builder. I just need to add the davit hardware, and a few more odds and ends and I'll call her complete.

I'm calling 1/350 Lusitania done. That's as much as I feel like doing.

Beautiful!  While I don’t have the talent or patience for something like this, I’m glad I know enough about modeling to really appreciate the skill and work that went into your ship.  

Thanks so much Knox and GMorrison, much appreciated.

Well Shucks! Ya Gonna stop now?

 That is Gorgemous. My Dolphins Splash for the job well Done. Been chased by them critters again! Your Ship is breathtaking. I can't say enough!

Tanker-Builder

Well Shucks! Ya Gonna stop now?

 That is Gorgemous. My Dolphins Splash for the job well Done. Been chased by them critters again! Your Ship is breathtaking. I can't say enough!

 

Such a great build Chris, I can only hope that mine comes out half as good.  

Silly_me

Such a great build Chris, I can only hope that mine comes out half as good.  

 

Mrchntmarine

Chris - been poking in and out here. It’s beautiful I think. Great work. But I know you must be a little relieved too. . I hope I can do that one day too! Wm.

 

ChrisSC;

 Well, now I think that's a view we all aspire to. I can only say Well Done, Captain,You have the bridge!

Stunning work and a beautiful display. Your attention to detail and fortitude to push past the challenges really allow this ship to stand out in any display setting, simply wonderful!

Thanks for sharing the build with the forum....

Ben

Thanks Tanker-Builder and Ben. I have found out that the display cases are much more expensive than the kits themselves! 

Chris,

It's been a real pleasure to follow your build!

This thread is now saved as reference if I ever get around to building mine.

Super work!

1943Mike

Chris,

It's been a real pleasure to follow your build!

This thread is now saved as reference if I ever get around to building mine.

Super work!

 

hi Chris,

I went through your entire build this morning and I am very impressed with your work. Such clean craftsmanship.  Very well done.

Scott

scottrc

hi Chris,

I went through your entire build this morning and I am very impressed with your work. Such clean craftsmanship.  Very well done.

Scott