1/350 USS Indianapolis CA-35 (Academy) COMPLETE

This should be a good one 

Will be tagging along on this one.

I'm starting the Indy tonight. Here's a pic of the bagged parts, and while I'm not installing any PE, I am going to populate the decks with wee little PE sailors. Since they are flat and 2D, I'm going to apply a touch of white glue to add a little depth. I also plan on displaying it in heavy seas, and 1945 measure 22 paint referencing the "Camouflage Instructions - Carriers, Cruisers, Destroyers, Destroyer Escorts, Assigned to the Pacific Fleet." C-S19-7(631) of 26 February, 1945.).

OOB. It looks pretty detailed already. I looked at the PE sets, and I still may go for the hand rails. I did order Eduard's 1/350 Scale US Navy Sailors though.

Steve,

I'll be keeping an eye on this build, I have the same kit.

Are you going to use any AM for the build, or you doing OOB?

Well, I made an executive decision and ordered the Deck Grey 20 (Vallejo 995 German Grey, which is IPMS's Vallejo equivalent). I figured that since the Indy was repaired/overhauled mid 45 and the measure color change was made in Feb 45 (mostly due to the lack of blue, so my research has uncovered), that I'd go with the grey.

Steve