Dumb question here but what are the yard arms for?
WW1, mostly hold over from designers and flag lanyards. Pre and early WW2 flag lanyards, mid WW2 to present flag lanyards and real estate for electronics.
Scott…your build is looking good!
Well, I got a little more done on the ship. It is actually looking like a battleship! Still, the painting will be the next big thing I think. But we will get it done. Enjoy!
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Painting is the best part of building a 1/700 ship. It takes so little paint[:D]
True…for me, it’s getting that little bit of paint into those small spaces. LOL! [:$]
Ultra fine needle in the airbrush at low pressure. Steady hand, good lighting, and controlled breathing.
Sounds like I’m back on the firing range! LOL!
Thank you! I’ll need the Force to guide me. LOL!
I worked some more on the deck and installed the barrels. The guns and hose reels are not glued on. The hose reels need hoses, the deck needs more things added and painted and of course the turrets need painting. It’s starting to move along now.
Steve, that is looking very impressive.
When you say hose reels, i take it you mean those 2 objects next to the rear of those 2 turrets. What will you use for the hoses.
And i have not forgotten about the Sub. The decals are all on and pics taken, i just need to load them on the laptop. I have just been so focused of getting the decals on the Phantom this last week. I hope to have some sub pics up within a few days.
Cheers Bish,
Yes the hose reels are the two objects next to the turrets. There will be somehere around 14 or so of diffrent sizes scattered around the deck and superstructure when done. I bought some fishing rod thread to simulate the hoses. I’m hoping it’s not too thin to simulate the hoses.
I can imagne the F-4 taking so much time, I saw the decal sheet you had. Whenever you get the pictures up are just fine, no hurry.
Good thinking on the fishing line, will remember that.
Ye, its taken me since last Mon, but i should have them done tonight. And the Sub only needs masking and a flat coat and that will be just about done as well.
MC - I’m going to have to withdraw from the GB. Never got a start on her, and the house remodel is going to eat my time in a big way. Got back together with my ex, and we are cleaning out and redoing the mobile home. Way more involved than I thought it would be.
Well, I’m sure there are a lot of mistakes, but I think she’s done! I must admit, I had a fun time doing this kit. I think I would like to try my hand at a 1/350 ship, but I also found myself thinking…hummmm, I whole line of these beautiful little WWII ships would look pretty cool lined up on the shelves. [whstl]. Just sayin. LOL!
It was fun and thank you modelcrazy for hosting an awesome GB and getting me out of my comfort zone and into a genre that WILL see me return. Enjoy and I can’t wait to see everyone elses builds. I’m learning a lot from you all! Keep up the great work!
Thats a real nice looking ship there Boddy, well done.
Thank you sir. It was fun to do!
GH, no worries my friend, I completly understand. Focus on your remodel and you’ll be proud of it when it gets done. The GB is going on till Aug 1 2020 so if you feel you have time later, then just give me a holler, I’m not going anywhere.
I’m starting and American Ship GB Aug 1 2019 that goes 2 years and a German Ship Aug 1 2020, then Japanese. You have years to join again with something.
Awsome job Bobbie!! [Y] Oops, too American, cracking job mate!! You aced that one [B]
Yeah, those little waterline kits look great on the shelf, just the right size for a small navy. Years ago I had several Japanese cruisers and just loved them…I wonder whatever happend to those???..[*-)] hum…anyway, I’ll get you up on the wall and remember the US Navy starts next year Aug 1. A nice Bama, Washington or Yanky Iowa would partner right up to the bar with your British friend there.
Raise the Union Jack and let it wave proudly!!
Thank you sir. It was a really fun kit to do…and I think I will be keeping my eyes out for some others…can’t have it sitting there by itself now can I?
I like the quote!!! Very fitting. Thanks again!