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The launching of the USS Puffer (SS-268) diorama COMPLETE.

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  • From: A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Posted by Hunter on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 6:18 PM

Steve - 

I know you have put a lot of time and work into the sub deck...man it is looking so awesome! I know you are going to nail the "wave" when you apply the acrylic spray. Very impressive friend...as always!

Hunter 

      

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 8:22 PM
Thanks Hunter, I sure hope your right.
Before adding the acrylic varnish, I placed the boat in its place to see how things are looking. I still need to add some cotton to the bow and stern. Once the wave is completed I’ll start on the dock and slider timbers.
  
I added acrylic varnish to the cotton and groomed it to look more like water. After this dries, I need to trim what there and add a little more cotton to complete the illusion. I also started to add the varnish to the water. There will be several coats of varnish to add depth and give a glossy appearance.
I received the styrene strips today so I get back on the boat and deck stringers.

Steve

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  • From: San Antonio, Texas
Posted by Marcus McBean on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 9:16 PM

Very nice work, looks like everything is shaping up just as you expected.

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  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Thursday, April 14, 2016 8:06 AM

Nice work on the wave so far.  Learning from one of the best here.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Thursday, April 14, 2016 9:21 AM

goldhammer
Learning from one of the best here.

I wouldn't go that far, I'm just stupid enough to step out and possibly ruin a perfectly good kit.

Steve

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Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, April 15, 2016 3:33 PM
I copied a picture from the internet of WWII USN signal flags, copied it to MS Paint, taped white tissue paper to some copy paper and printed it out on an inkjet printer and voila, flags and pennants in approximately 1/144 scale, at least close enough. The size of the square ones are 6mm per side, 12mm total
 
These are easily cut out, glued with white glue and formed to simulate windblown flags.

Steve

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, April 17, 2016 11:18 PM
Here’s where I’m at with the Puffer after the weekend. The deck strings are complete as well as the splash wave. I started the Launching Way timbers and Fixed Ways as well as the cribbing blocks. Nothing is glued at this time, I just want to see how everything is coming along.
Next will be constructing more cribbing blocks, painting the boat, finishing the dock and seawall, a little weathering and adding the Bow and stern draping. Once the boat is glued in its place, I will add some more spray on the dock and add flags and hauling in lines. I’m actually past the halfway point.
Steve

Steve

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Posted by steve5 on Monday, April 18, 2016 1:18 AM

that is starting to look so cool , there's a bunch of us steve's on this site ,lol.

steve5

 

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  • From: A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Posted by Hunter on Monday, April 18, 2016 2:35 PM

Steve,

Wow buddy, that is looking great. You nailed the huge splash wave, and the dock is coming along nicely. I am impressed with how you created the vessel flags. Well thoughtout and detailed build my friend! Bow Down

Hunter 

      

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  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Monday, April 18, 2016 4:09 PM

MC, this is looking very very cool. I get a real sence of motion with what you have done.  I think you are nailing it.

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  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Monday, April 18, 2016 5:10 PM

Looking great, lot accomplished over the w/e.  Now to just find time to nap a little.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, April 18, 2016 10:57 PM
I worked on the dock tonight and I believe other than some lines and other debris I’m done with it. I started the bunting that drapes over the bow tubes. I’m using tissue paper and will “paint” a mix of water and white glue to stiffen them. I will try to paint the red, white and blue stripes but not sure how well that will work out.
    

Steve

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  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 7:49 AM

Might check with the local "dollar store" or something along those lines in the party section.  They might have some napkins or other stuff with red/white/blue striping that could be used. Either from last year or getting ready for Memorial Day and the 4th.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:57 PM
I painted the bow tube bunting and I think they turned out OK. I also started the inclination meter. I need to find some small numbers to apply to it. I’m sure I can find something in my spare decals.

Steve

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  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 8:34 AM

Steve,

This dio is turning out very well! Great job!

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

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  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 8:43 AM

Nice job on the bunting.  Was going to say they need the blue as well, then a closer look and behold......blue tucked away in them.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:26 AM

I just need to dull them up some. The only red white and bule paint I have is gloss.

Steve

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fox
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  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 2:34 PM

Looking great Steve!Toast  Have never seen one looking like that at a show.  The "WOW Factor" continues.

Jim  Captain

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 2:44 PM

It should be a unique entry for sure. 

Steve

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 10:41 PM
I worked some more on the bow and stern bunting tonight. After this dries I’ll paint the red, white and blue stripes. I also put the numbers on the inclinometer. I have searched and searched and cannot tell what the numbers are. It looks like 5, 4, 1, 6?, 7 and 8 from top to bottom. I guess in the end it really doesn’t matter.

Steve

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  • From: New Braunfels , Texas
Posted by Tanker - Builder on Saturday, April 23, 2016 4:35 PM

Hoo Boy !

I was gonna suggest something for the water .You did it without my input YAY ! T.B.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, April 24, 2016 10:21 PM
Thanks TB,
After another weekend I completed the sub and attached it in its place. I added the spray on the dock and hauling in lines after these photos were taken. All that needs to be done is dress up the dock cotton spray, add a boarder and have a plaque made up.

 

I’ll update final pictures when I get these done.
      

Steve

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Posted by Silly_me on Sunday, April 24, 2016 11:05 PM

Just.....wow.

 

Just because it should be used to show comparison again:

 

 

Hats off to you.

 

 

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  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Sunday, April 24, 2016 11:52 PM

 

To repeat what others have said…….   This is HOT! and of course, Cool too.

 

 

Steve

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  • From: New Braunfels , Texas
Posted by Tanker - Builder on Monday, April 25, 2016 7:36 AM

MC.

 Gotta tell you .This is all wet ! ! LOL.LOL.LOL. Nice job my friend .  T.B.

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  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Monday, April 25, 2016 8:14 AM

Great Job on her!!

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Posted by greentracker98 on Monday, April 25, 2016 2:04 PM

That is great, nice job, he says looking at his 1/72 Gato submarine

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  • From: Franklin Wi
Posted by Bakster on Monday, April 25, 2016 6:57 PM

MC, that is looking awesome. Way to go.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, April 25, 2016 7:34 PM
Thanks guys, I really appreciate you following and the support.

Steve

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fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Monday, April 25, 2016 10:20 PM

OUTSTANDING work Steve!!!Bow Down Bow Down Bow Down

I'd love to be at the show you take it to and see the looks on the judges faces. On the other hand, glad I won't be there getting my butt kicked.Wink

Jim  Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

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