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Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Timmy C » Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:53 am

This listing shows the bag of parts that make up the motorization suite: https://www.ebay.com/itm/265207920617?e ... Swn8tg1hNo

Note also the giant hole in lower stern where I expect the prop shafts would exit.

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Xanthar » Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:10 pm

I came across a couple of pictures from auction sites about a version of this kit that was motorized.
Does anyone have any info on that? I'd love to see how Revell added that feature in and maybe do something similar.
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Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Xanthar » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:24 pm

Thank you! I'm considering options as to what to replace and what to keep.
DavidP wrote:email sent with body plan.

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Xanthar » Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:24 pm

DavidP wrote:see how the rubber band going across the skeg/rudder post area is flat against the hull before a gap forms between the band & hull, that flat is not the same height on both sides of the model? I use masking tape & sometimes miniature bar clamps never rubber bands. I remove the skeg to get it out of the way while building up the stern so that once all carved, grinded & sanded to shape then I make a whole new skeg.
frame sections http://www.researcheratlarge.com/Ships/ ... B39_08.jpg
OK that's interesting. Maybe it'd be quicker to 3D print a whole new stern and just lop off the plastic one? I'm thinking it'd be fun to make "upgrade" parts for this kit to allow newbies like me to follow in your footsteps.

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Xanthar » Sun Dec 25, 2022 1:46 pm

DavidP wrote:I thought you might do 3d printing but watch it as the 2 sides of the hull before it curves into the concave are not the same height. found that out when rebuilding the sterns that ended requiring another 1mm layer of plastic to get both sides somewhat the same shape.
Hmm.. I'm not sure that I understand that? The hull I have in front of me (see attached pic) looks pretty symmetrical. I have to agree that it looks ugly from this angle and needs some attention. I'm annoyed that I've had rubber bands around it for a at least a year in hopes that the pressure would close up the bottom seam amidships but, it's made no difference ; (
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Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Xanthar » Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:34 am

DavidP wrote:so what are you going to use to correct your model's stern?
I'm not much of a sculptor, so I'm vacillating between between just 3d printing a whole new stern and making a "mold" to squish putty into the right shape over the existing hull.

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Xanthar » Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:17 pm

DavidP wrote:if doing 1916 version you will have to remove the torpedo bulge like I did to the Tennessee. are you going to attempt to correct the concave stern like I'm doing to my models? in this link http://www.researcheratlarge.com/Ships/ ... B39_07.jpg is the 1924 outboard profile that shows barely the erased outlines of the midships hull 5" gun casements that she had in 1916.
http://www.researcheratlarge.com/Ships/BB39/BOGP/
can your printer do 1/429 scale cagemasts?
Yes, Yes, & Yes.

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Xanthar » Sat Dec 24, 2022 11:11 am

I remember seeing these along time ago. I love to see that the pics have been preserved and that they are still progressing. I'd be happy to print the necessary cage masts for these ships, in this scale, for you. I'd also like to collaborate on WW1 conversions of these ships, because I'm all about the cage masts : ) FYI, the attached pics are the prototype prints of masts for BB-23 and the 1920's South Dakotas in 1:144 scale. I'm working on the ones for USS Arizona, circa 1916, for my own Revel kit bash. Hopefully I'll have some pics after the holiday.
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Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Mr. Church » Wed Mar 17, 2021 3:22 am

Sorry to hear that, hope you get well soon!

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Mr. Church » Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:27 am

Any further progress at all David?

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Mr. Church » Sun May 03, 2020 12:16 pm

Maybe? Maybe not?!

Regardless of method, you have achieved a lovely result with them. I look forward to seeing future updates.

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Mr. Church » Sat May 02, 2020 12:32 pm

Lovely job on the hulls so far.

I added torpedo bulges to my 1/500 H.M.S. Royal Oak and am currently adding them to my 1/500 H.M.S. Ramillies. So I can appreciate how much work went into getting them to look so nice. I always like seeing models of less common subjects.

Looking forward to further updates.

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by SigEp Ziggy » Sat Jul 27, 2019 3:09 pm

This is a test reply, I tried a post earlier and I do not see it, the reply I did as a guest is there.

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Guest » Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:33 pm

I like what you are doing with these kits. I wish to build the USS Idaho BB-42, but the resin 1/350 kit is $350, ouch. If I could get some good plans, maybe your kitbash of an USS Arizona might work for me.

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by warspite63 » Sun Nov 25, 2018 4:47 pm

This is a great project - inspired ....and possibly a bit insane - I love it! It certainly highlights the evolutionary process of the USN Standard BB's. Keep up the great work :-)

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by PetrolGator » Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:46 am

Hooboy. You're insane in all the most wonderful modeling ways. I love this! Great work, David!

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Vlad » Sun Apr 30, 2017 5:41 am

That is fantastic, huge respect to you sir for undertaking such big modifications on kits. I will be watching the buildup of this collection unfold!

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Aop Aur » Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:46 am

Nice to see some of your builds finally! They look really good! I look forward to seeing more! :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:

Aop

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Chuck Bauer » Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:38 pm

Hi David,
The photos posted well and are very revealing.
This should be fun to watch as it unfolds.
I'm guessing a lot of people out there (including me) are very familiar with this kit and look forward to seeing all the permutations.

Dumb question, though. I know what "BB's" are but what are "OBB's"?

Re: Kitbashing Revell's 1/429 scale USS Arizona into the OBB

by Mgunns » Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:53 pm

I saw this posted somewhere else that I don't recall. Glad to see here it in an easy access format. This is going to be neat to see as you use that old "Chestnut" of a kit to kitbash these others. Who would have thought?

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