Now way! You knew! LOL. Who'd a thunk that they'd make the piece oversize like that. It's too bad because aside from that, it has a stellar fit. 

Funny GIF! LOL.

Oh yeah, forgot to tell you about the oversized waterline.

"Next up, I see PE in my future."

Bakster: That looks good! Nice work on replacing the hull strips. 

nice work steve , coming along nicely .

thank's for the cutting wheel tip , and to everyone else for their suggestions on how to use it .

The decks are glued, and joins cleaned up. They glued in nicely. On the other hand, the waterline piece was more work than I expected because though it fit snug to the hull, it was too large on its sides. I had to do a lot of cutting, sanding, and filling. During that process I damaged some of bar detail we talked about earlier. I decided to sand them flat and reconstruct those details using Evergreen .02 strips. They were the perfect width. Though, like the molding on the model they seemed too thick, so I sanded them down some. 

Next up, I see PE in my future.

GMorrison

I also clipped off and reattached the barrels at an upward angle, as they normally would be.  

Bill: Big improvement on the turrets. I agree- just getting rid of those weird projections on the sides was a massive upgrade. 

Bakster

 

 

steve5

Really moving  loving along mate . Looks great .

Wanted to ask , how did you cut the brass tubing for your guns , without pinching the tubing

 

 

 

 

Thanks Steve. Yeah, steady progress. 

 

To your question, I used a Dremel cut off wheel like shown below. It cuts through tubing in no time. You are left with a burr, but that is easily filed and then sanded flat. I eventually figured out that if I slowly rotate the tubing using my fingers whilst I cut, I can get a much cleaner edge. In short, less cleanup. 

It’s a handy bit to have when working with metal. (Wear eye protection) 

 

 

 

Here's another tip for you. When I cut tubing I slip another brass tube inside the one I'm cutting whenever possible, one that just barely fits. Sometimes I've used a wood dowel rod as well when I didn't have the right diameter. Anything that gives it support near the cut keeps it from going oblong and squares up the cut surface as well.

Nice job fixing the gun GM

GMorrison

 

 

 

Here's a trick I learned. Those little abrasive disks are fragile and they tend to shatter. I will often double up two of them at once. It makes the tool much stronger. 

 

It's also a good (really the only) way to cut off stranded stainless steel aircraft cable.

 

Bill

 

In between coats of primer curing, I started work on topside details.

The 5" guns at first seemed to be detailed and look "busy", but closer examination shows that in typical 1960's model fashion; Revell added a lot of made up detail, like those rivets on the roof.

Also the weird draft shapes on the sides and the casting block under the barrel.

Basically I just cleaned it all off. The things look kind of simple now, but they should.

I also clipped off and reattached the barrels at an upward angle, as they normally would be.

Bakster

To your question, I used a Dremel cut off wheel like shown below. It cuts through tubing in no time. You are left with a burr, but that is easily filed and then sanded flat. I eventually figured out that if I slowly rotate the tubing using my fingers whilst I cut, I can get a much cleaner edge. In short, less cleanup. 

It’s a handy bit to have when working with metal. (Wear eye protection) 

 

It's also a good (really the only) way to cut off stranded stainless steel aircraft cable.

Bill

Mongoose: She looks amazing!!! Great job there!!! WOW!!!

And great work all you other guys too!!! 

modelcrazy

Straycat, I can't get over the size of that thing.

 

Yeah, I’m sure I’m under the two square feet rule on my workbench. 

Thinking I may have to move it to the kitchen table. 

Forgot to post the image to my post. It is now added.

steve5

Really moving  loving along mate . Looks great .

Wanted to ask , how did you cut the brass tubing for your guns , without pinching the tubing

 

To your question, I used a Dremel cut off wheel like shown below. It cuts through tubing in no time. You are left with a burr, but that is easily filed and then sanded flat. I eventually figured out that if I slowly rotate the tubing using my fingers whilst I cut, I can get a much cleaner edge. In short, less cleanup. 

It’s a handy bit to have when working with metal. (Wear eye protection) 

modelcrazy

It will be a pleasure to see you build another ...  or the German coming next

Combrig resin full hull.

This would suggest a promotion to Vizeadmiral, nein?

modelcrazy

Looks fantastic Bakster

 

Thanks Admiral! 

Really moving  loving along mate . Looks great .

Wanted to ask , how did you cut the brass tubing for your guns , without pinching the tubing

Looks fantastic Bakster

All subassembly work is done. Like a jigsaw puzzle, I thought it'd be fun to position them for a photograph. There are several items not on the model simply because they'd be too difficult to pose. None of the superstructure is glued down, nor decking or the waterline spacer.

From here I will glue the deck, then the waterline piece. After that I'll move towards PE.

Straycat, I can't get over the size of that thing.

Mongoose,

Outstanding job!

The rigging and PE really make it pop. I love the missile and helo, although I have to echo GM on that. I do not believe they would be launching while performing air operations but your exicution of the scene is excelent . I agree that you should send it into FSM for the gallery.

It will be a pleasure to see you build another either in the American or British GB's, or the German comming next August.

Captian, I present you with the Navy Achievement ribbon

Defination of acheivement: a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.

Please grab your badge and ribbon, if you want, and display them proudly.

Plugging away on the Fletcher.

Superstructure sides for the main deck and the shafts are installed. 

I need to fill some seams before I install the upper deck. 

Great job!!!!

Crown, GH, Bakster thanks a bunch! Appreciate the props. 

GMorrison

Really good modeling...

The missile launch is well done.

The helo is nicely done.

But I would suggest one or the other.

Otherwise, it's a wonderful model.

 

yeah, I might have gotten carried away. Probably not realistic, i was especially thinking the man-doors wouldn’t be half open with the missile scenario but that ship already sailed lol, so i left it. I didn’t glue the rod in for the helo. Maybe I should consider staging it from the base instead? Open to ideas.

Really good modeling...

The missile launch is well done.

The helo is nicely done.

But I would suggest one or the other.

Otherwise, it's a wonderful model.

Hey Mongoose, that is really really nice work. I love the details you added depicting movement, from the hovering helicopter, the opening doors, to the missile frozen in time. That is really impressive work. You nailed it, sir! Congrats!

Absolutely beautiful build. Well deserved congrats.  Send pics for online/mag gallery.

Stunning job, the detail is awesome the PE gives it the right touch.