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Topic review - Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585)
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Phillip1
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
Fellow Modelers,

I wanted to share my good fortune with you. An article on building my 1/72 Moebius U.S.S. Skipjack is in the November 2016 issue of Fine Scale Modeler. They did a good with it and I am always happy to get a chance to work with this magazine.

Thanks

Phillip1

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Post Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:24 pm
Phillip1
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
David,

Very nice and thanks for posting them. It is even more impressive since they are "working models". I have seen photos of your model builds from at least a dozen published articles and professional displays over the past couple of decades. The work you have done has brought me great joy and envy at the same time.

Thanks

Phillip1
Post Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:02 pm
Goodwood
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
Ahahahaha, how droll. ;)

Nice builds, at any rate, though personally I do think the "algae line" is a bit too pronounced and consistent. Dunno how to fix that, though...
Post Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 11:26 am
John W.
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
David -
Yeah, right. I'll look for the Model T low rider (with "Cucaracha" horn) with the Krylon stickers holding the bodywork together - and a low tide algae line - if it hasn't been towed away.
John
Post Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 11:23 am
merriman
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
John W. wrote:
Mr. Merriman -
Only dinosaurs use Paasche Model H airbrushes. Same for the house painting paintbrush in one of your shots. I can pass along some tips if you wish.
John


Established etiquette and decorum precludes a proper response at this time.

(parking-lot, NOW, you and me ... be there!)

David
Post Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 8:34 am
John W.
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
Mr. Merriman -
Only dinosaurs use Paasche Model H airbrushes. Same for the house painting paintbrush in one of your shots. I can pass along some tips if you wish.
John
Post Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 8:31 am
merriman
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
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Post Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 7:53 pm
Phillip1
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
ModelMonkey-Thanks for the compliment.

David-I am honored by your compliments. They mean a lot coming from a builder of your talents and abilities. It was your 1/96 Skipjack that inspired me to build this model in the first place. Please post photos of your build for everyone to see because YOU DA MAN!

Thanks

Phillip1
Post Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 6:29 pm
merriman
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Post Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:43 pm
ModelMonkey
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
It's a beautiful model. Love the weathering.
Post Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:18 pm
merriman
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
Just found this site and pounced on your excellent WIP, Phillip.

Would you believe I'm just finishing up my first assembly of a production kit?!.... Better late than never.

David
Post Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:11 pm
Phillip1
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
K494,

Thank you very much.

Phillip1
Post Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 2:04 pm
K494
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
Your Skipjack is Top Notch.
Post Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 12:18 pm
Phillip1
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
GazzaS,

Thanks for the compliment. It is appreciated.

Phillip1
Post Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:25 am
GazzaS
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
Nice, clean looking build. I like to see vessels in a state that won't see their CO's worrying about their next fitrep.
Post Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 1:44 am
Phillip1
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Carr,

Thanks for the compliments. They are greatly appreciated.

Phillip1
Post Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:17 pm
carr
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Post Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 1:24 pm
Phillip1
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
Fellow Modelers,

My U.S.S. Skipjack is finished! This is a large model, but it did not have a lot of parts, which kept the building time down. It took me about 100 hours to complete. The modifications and after-market add-ons were kept to a minimum, so this build is close to being “straight out of the box”. The kit fit together very well and had almost no warping. The scribed panel lines are a little soft and deep, but they do not detract from the finished display. Creating an attractive paint finish is the key to this model being able to turn heads. For anyone who is interested in modern submarines (and has the shelf space) I highly recommend this kit. Thanks for the interest and following along.
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I will start another thread, where more photos of the finished model will be posted.

Until next time…

Phillip1
Post Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:16 am
Phillip1
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Le Bosco/K494/GazzaS-Thanks for the compleiments.

Phillip1
Post Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 5:15 pm
LE BOSCO
  Post subject:  Re: Progress Build of 1/72 U.S.S. Skipjack Submarine (SSN585  Reply with quote
Philip

very nice "big" work :thumbs_up_1: il like it :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:
cheers
Nicolas
Post Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:26 pm

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