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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2015 19:22:39 GMT -5
This an old Revell kit from the '50s. It has been reissued and updated by Squadron. It comes as both a reular kit and a upgraded kit. I have the upgraded kit.  Box top.  Basic parts  Instructions |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2015 19:27:41 GMT -5
 Photo-etch parts 1  Photo-etch 2  Deck veneers 1  Deck veneers 2 |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2015 19:30:19 GMT -5
 Resin and brass parts  Base and flags  5" gun barrels  Hull halves |
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Post by kip on Feb 24, 2015 19:36:48 GMT -5
I'm glad you are doing this as a WIP. I will look forward to your posts. Thanks.
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Post by 1961redlegs on Feb 24, 2015 19:54:14 GMT -5
I have this kit as well and I'll enjoy watching your build. I love the ships of the "New Steel Navy" and this will be a treat.
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Post by Calvin on Feb 24, 2015 20:14:25 GMT -5
Holy smokes that is a heck of a lot of P/E!
I find this build very interesting.
Thank you for sharing this!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2015 21:13:53 GMT -5
One of the first thins is to replace the barrels for the 10 sponson mounted 5" guns with some of the turned brass barrels.  |
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Post by racerbrown on Feb 24, 2015 21:28:29 GMT -5
i like it! i like it!  duane |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2015 21:31:58 GMT -5
As someone that has been on the Olympia this is very cool. She is a grand old ship and deserves a full restoration.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Feb 24, 2015 21:36:52 GMT -5
I've thought for years of doing the Titanic, but doing a proper job would be very daunting. Like the guys have said, this should be fun to watch.
John
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2015 22:29:56 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2015 23:08:08 GMT -5
 Sponson guns installed. Rear life boat racks removed. These will be replaced with photo-etched.  Bow emblem removed, to be replaced with a photo-etched one, and forward torpedo tube removed, this will be replaced with a resin one from the upgrade. All stanchions have also been removed, the handrails will be replaced with a much more scale friendly photo-etch. |
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Post by alterrenner on Feb 25, 2015 6:14:27 GMT -5
I'm impressed with all the Photo-Etched, but I'm blown away by the deck veneer! You do know that all those decks need to be swabbed--ten times a day!
Hand two guys a mop, and you'll be able to tell in a second which is the Military Veteran...
--Frank
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 8:19:03 GMT -5
Being a Navy vet, I can handle the swapping and even some holystoning! LOL!!
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Post by Patrick on Feb 25, 2015 10:54:13 GMT -5
I'm impressed with all the Photo-Etched, but I'm blown away by the deck veneer! You do know that all those decks need to be swabbed--ten times a day! Hand two guys a mop, and you'll be able to tell in a second which is the Military Veteran... --Frank Give 'em a holy stone and get to scrubbin'. I hope the ship can be saved and preserved. She deserves it...we deserve it. Patrick |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2015 15:57:22 GMT -5
The basic hull structure is complete and ready to prime and paint. The PE sponson doors and the resin bow torpedo tube are on, as is the PE bilge keels.  At the stern we have the resin rear torpedo tube, modified rudder and as you can see, the base with the included brass pedestals.  As advised, I have gone out of order and installed some of the decking early. I see how this can make painting easier down the road.  |
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Post by indydog on Mar 5, 2015 17:27:59 GMT -5
Great job!
Glad to see my build is proving helpful. I had a hell of a time getting those PE sponson doors to fit properly.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2015 21:19:07 GMT -5
The Maim Deck superstructure is complete. A lot of work went into this. The sponsons for the 5" guns where hollowed out on the back side. All the doors were replaced with PE. Many sink holes where filled and a bunch of fit problems were resolved. I addition all the raised deck details where removed as we will be installing the deck veneers.   |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Mar 9, 2015 8:08:50 GMT -5
This is a very cool project, thanks for posting. It looks so neat with all the rivets and guns sticking out down the sides.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 22:05:52 GMT -5
Some progress: The maim deck is painted,  the hull has been painted white and some of the detail painting is done,  and a overview. More to come!!!  |
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Post by kip on Mar 12, 2015 9:20:30 GMT -5
I am loving this WIP. What paints did you use for the superstructure and the deck?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 9:58:54 GMT -5
Thanks, Kip!
The superstructure is Model Master Wood airbrushed. The decks are a wood veneer. I really like them. Well made and look great!
Mike
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2015 21:14:08 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2015 23:08:51 GMT -5
I have added most of the foc'sail details and the forward 8" turret.  |
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 19, 2015 6:13:26 GMT -5
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Post by kip on Mar 19, 2015 7:32:09 GMT -5
Looks great. I agree with you--the wood deck is top notch. This WIP made me want to do one like it but I can'r find one anywhere on the Internet.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2015 9:56:18 GMT -5
They come up on Ebay now and then, but about $200. They went for $65-$85 a couple years ago.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2015 15:21:24 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 21:48:11 GMT -5
Most of the forward equipment on, |
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Post by clm1545 on Apr 3, 2015 8:49:52 GMT -5
I'm quite sure that I will never build a ship, but watching this one come together is very enjoyable. Your work is very impressive.
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