Scott, supper job on the KS. Nice PE my old friend.

John 3:16 KJV

Hey modelcrazy! May I sign up with my Revell USS Forrestal?  It came from an antique shop (a rescue from the ultimate “Shelf of Doom”) and is somewhat started. Also, there was no guarantee that it came with all of its parts; but it is, by my count, mostly there. 

 

Absolutly KJV. I'll put you on the roster and dito Scott

Some updated pictures on my flea scale build.   This resin and PE is really a new experience for me. I like it. 

John 3:16 KJV

Hey modelcrazy! May I sign up with my Revell USS Forrestal?  It came from an antique shop (a rescue from the ultimate “Shelf of Doom”) and is somewhat started. Also, there was no guarantee that it came with all of its parts; but it is, by my count, mostly there. 

 

I like seeing these old kits being built.

Hey modelcrazy! May I sign up with my Revell USS Forrestal?  It came from an antique shop (a rescue from the ultimate “Shelf of Doom”) and is somewhat started. Also, there was no guarantee that it came with all of its parts; but it is, by my count, mostly there. 

Hey Steve, your ship dio is looking great!

As for me I have had too many distractions and not enough time. I WILL work to finish it but it's kind of on hold right now.

Keep up the great work!

Thanks Scott.

I believe at this point I need to bring Mr. Sprue Can back in on the fun and finish the bases together. Maybe I can find one of those frames for the Spruance as well.

Steve, adding the foil really made a difference.  I have used just foil, but not combined with the foam board.  I gotta try it.  

And remember, if you mess up, it's just a happy accident.

'Lots of happy waves... '

'Happy little waves!!!'

Thank you gentelmen.

Now again, the white areas will dry clear however, the finished product will look very similar once I add the cotton.

Looks stupendous! Big thanks for posting the process and details. I'm going to try this out on a water base on my shelf of doom. possibly recoverable With your help 

Oh yeah, I was waiting to see what the wake was going to look like. Fantastic!!! 

Thanks,

I glued the ship to the base and added some gel at the hull and for the bow and stern wake swells. These (all the white) will dry clear and I paint them blue and add turquoise in spots for under surface turbulence. 

I'll have to admit, it's looking nice. Maybe something I'll have to take to the Nats in 2021 

Oh cool! It's coming along great so far!

I am trying a new technique for a calm water effect. I saw a young fellow use aluminum foil to make waves, but that got me thinking, what I use the foil to make the ripples and my old technique for the swells and wave frequency.

So here it is so far.

I crumpled the foil and glued it to the sanded and molded Styrofoam base. Once it was dry, I cut the excess around the base. I then applied medium acrylic gel to smooth out the harshness of the foil and provide an acrylic base to paint. I then sprayed the first coat of blue to the foil but actually need to glue the ship to the base before I continue the spraying.

Thanks Scott, it seemed logical since I stink at making boarders. They make several sizes so finding something that fits isn't much of a problem.

That shadow box is a great idea since it looks to be the right depth.  

Thanks Gam and KC.

I started the base, so here's what I'm doing step by step.

I went to HL and bought one of those shadow box plaques with some type of sentiment on it that fits the approximate measurements I'm looking for.

I then cut some hard-white Styrofoam (my favourite) to fit inside the box then drew out the hull outline. I then cut out the outline and dug it out to fit my ship. Next up, I'll work on the rough shape of the waves and wake.

Great job!!!

Steve: She looks awesome! Looking forward to seeing her on the base. 

And make sure you paint the captain's glasses... 

I believe I have completed her except for the base, crew, helo and RHIB (which I ordered a more detailed one from Shapeways).

I should be able to start on the case tonight. Not looking forward to painting the crew.

Tha'll be a fantastic looking build KC.

Great job Steve !!!

Looks like I'll be back in the build. I ordered a set of Gold Metal Models PE and will use what ever I can from the FlyHawk PE. My cousin that I travel the world with wants me to give it to her when I'm finished so I need to get this done plus I've already got so much money tied up in it I might as well finish it. I'll post some pictures later.

Thanks guys. Spent most of the day trying to figure out where the flag lanyards attach to. Oddly enough, there's more info on a WW2 ship than on moderns. I have a good idea now. The bright side is that no one will catch it if I'm wrong.

You're rockin' it Steve. 

It looks great Steve. Great job...

Good to hear, the heli-deck markings look like a bear to paint. They came out perfect. Fantastic job!!! 

You were right Gam, looking at the decal sheet again, there were markings for the helo deck. After working her most of the evening, I completed all I wanted to do and am waiting for the Solv-a-Set to finish it's work. Next will be the rigging, anchor chain, waterbase, weathering and crew.

Ouch, that's gonna be a pain to hand-paint. Well, if anyone can do it you can!