I recently began working on it after having on a shelf for over 20 years. It’s 1/542 scale, so I doubt there are any after market detail parts for it.
When I opened the box (last year), there was a serious molding error in the center of the flight deck, almost as if something had exploded under the deck. It took me a while, but I think I have it looking good enough that what is left can be covered by an aircraft at the end.
Right now, I’m waiting for the floor wax to dry before I apply the deck details.
Actually there are some PE sets out there specificly for the old Revell box scale kits. Look at at eith Gold Models or Toms Modelworks sites for specifics.
Hahaha… I’ve been looking at the railings on this sara with a magnifying glass. Don’t think I want to try and get any closer. Putting the decals on the aircraft will be detailed enough.
Thanks for the link. HOLY CRAP. That’s detailed. However, I’m afraid that I’m not going to try to this far with this one. As it stands, I’ve just discovered that the decals for the main deck (the long stripes and such) are all tearing to shreds as I try to apply them. Got the name on the stern, but even it broke, and is just a tad squeued. If I’m lucky, the “60”'s will not come apart, otherwise, I’ll have to paint a couple of stripes on the deck. Not EVEN gonna try the decals for the aircraft, too many, too small, to delicate.
BUT, I do like how Future works with decals. That I will continue…
I always have had a fond spot for that kit. It was a Christmas present to me when I was probably about 15. The Picture Fleet version, had a painting of her in an Arabic port, dhows, mosques etc.
Sweet! I did not even know that they had all those ship decals until I just saw their site right now. Glad to point you there (even if it was accidentally somewhat).
Subfixer, I am liable to get the pe stuff for later application. For now, I think I’ll try to get done with the kit. Some of those folds will be very tiny. Scorp, going good except for crumbly decals, and not knowing for sure where to locate the sponsons.
True, but since the Sara used to live near here, that’s the direction I wanted to go in. If it looks decent enough, there’s probably a navy guy around here that sailed on her and might appreciate the model.
I’ve not really put her on the shelf while waiting for the new decals, I’ve install the fuel decks, sponsons, and catwalks, along with putting together the bridge and aircraft.
