Official Shiver Me Timbers Ship Group Build NOV2010 - March 2012

Besides the photoetch parts...I'm getting a bad case of scratch builditis which is dragging this build out for me.

The kit with that darn seam down the middle and oversize portholes.

Using plastic sheet to cover the seams

The kit turret catapult...

Now the catapult from Gold Metal..

The fighting top searchlight platform.

And this is where I'm starting to go a little overboard...

Having came across some excellent photos of not only the Arizona but her sister ship the Pennsylvannia, I'm looking at adding some wiring, plumbing,  junction boxes etc so to spruce up the smaller detail aspect of the kit..

 June would be good.

I'm having fits with this Banner Arizona kit but I think it''s going to look pretty good when done. Will post a few progress pics on Thurs.

Scott

June would be great!

Archangel Shooter

EXTENSION! EXTENSION!  I have been working on my Arizona kit and first thought I would have been done by the end of the month but I caught myself into wanting to really detail it out and so besides using the Gold Perry photo etch set I have been doing a lot of scratch building too.

Thats fine with me.  I have been on a modelling slump myself as of late.  So ya what do you think like June maybe??

EXTENSION! EXTENSION!  I have been working on my Arizona kit and first thought I would have been done by the end of the month but I caught myself into wanting to really detail it out and so besides using the Gold Perry photo etch set I have been doing a lot of scratch building too.

no way this build will be finish by the end of the month.

she has Spads and Willy Fudds. more to come.

Thanks for the kind comments.

Looking Good Raider !

weather the hull and ad the island number.

added the refueling hoses and starboard aft ECM anttenan. working on the aircraft now. not sure she will be done by the deadline.

adding a little something to my build.  a carrier is never without a escort  on the high seas.                                 

RH, thank you for the flight deck shot

EJ, thank you for the kind words. She has several flaws ,but I am overall happy with the finish.

Very very nice Mardis. I love to follow your builds. Thanks for posting.

EJ

stikpusher - Very nicely done! Thanks for the pics.

EJ

As of 1630 hours, 29 Feb 2012, PST, I am calling this one done. Academy's 1/350 new tool Graf Spee. Built OOB with no add on parts and only some slight modsby me.

First up, the required giant penny shot with the float plane

The kit nameplate and stand

and multiple views of the completed beast

How about a high angle shot showing that F-8 on the flight deck?

This morning I applied some rigging to my Graf Spee. I could not duplicate the actual rigging as the kit masts are inaccurate- both lack a lower yardarm, the aft mast lacks braces to the funnel top, and the forward superstructure lacks yardarms and booms that are rigged in with the foremast. So I kept it simple and went with what I could based on photos.

just a damage test F-8H on deck to see how it looks.

Your carrier is sure looking good RH

Today I pulled my Graf Spee off the ready shelf and attached the last parts. First up, I took a suggestion from Manny and used hair for the crane cables. Good thing my 19 year old daughter has long dark hair. It works perfect.

Then I installed the cranes and the fore and aft masts

And the screws

and my final assembly parts on the Spee herself, the fore and aft jackstaffs

Everything in place (except the Arado Float plane which I plan to finish tomorrow), and ready for a final flat coat. And some form of rigging.

with a couple Type VII (VIIA and VIIC) U Boats that I am finishing up- my 1/350 Kriegsmarine

starting on the starboard side.

portside is almost done.

LOOKS AWESOME Raider!!!!  I gotta get cranking on mine March is right around the corner and I have been neglecting my builds, Maybe Friday i will get some time and I will post some pics!!!