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Author: | aptivaboy [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
I'm about to close out the interior details and call them finished if only because I can't find any other photos of Indy's bridge interior. Are there any others? Any details of her starboard side of her compass house, in particular? Many thanks. If not, I'll move on to the exterior compass house details. This level should be done by the weekend. Then, the flag bridge!!! Finals end tomorrow, so I hope to be able to really bang things out over the next week or so. As far as a parts breakdown, the tentative plan is to do each level separately, with the tripods attached to each level. After each level is down, I'll export it all to another program which is great with assemblies, add the tripod legs, and then disassemble it, keeping the legs attached to each level. It should all build up fairly seamlessly, knock on wood. Bob |
Author: | MartinJQuinn [ Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:30 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
Looks awesome. Another project I'll want to do! |
Author: | taskforce48 [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 5:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
Looks pretty sweet, I am working with MM Portland parts know and was thinking that a Prewar Indy would look pretty sweet. Guess I won't have any excuse now! My only request, as cool as it is to more or less get something like a forward superstructure in one piece, it would be nicer to have each deck level separate to facilitate painting. If you are doing MS11 or MS21, not a big deal but anything else it's a real chore to get paint separation. Looking forward to more updates, Matt |
Author: | aptivaboy [ Tue Jun 14, 2016 1:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
Thank you! They will be in different pieces, each level being separate. Its really the only way to get the after two angled tripod legs to mate up correctly. That, and in frosted detail plastics the modeler really should also paint the interior of the parts to prevent light leakage and doing the parts in different deck levels will allow this. The compass house is pretty much done and I'm examining plans and starting on the flag bridge. Certain parts of the plans don't quite match the photos, so I'm taking some time to interpret everything. I'll post updated pics by the weekend. |
Author: | Aop Aur [ Tue Jun 21, 2016 1:43 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
Very nice! Your attention to details really benefits the buyers! What program do you use for the designs? I am not sure, is it geomagic design elements? It looks pretty good! Aop. |
Author: | aptivaboy [ Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:08 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, its Geomagic Design Elements on this PC. On my main PC I have the full version of Geomagic Design, which is less buggy and more stable than Design Elements. I got the free upgrade and seat license the last time I upgraded the maintenance, so I essentially have two copies of the program, one on each machine which is a nice bonus. Bob |
Author: | MartinJQuinn [ Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:28 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
That looks really frigging cool Bob. Nice work. You should solicit some advice from the human encyclopedia, Dick Jensen. He would be most likely be able to help you in the accuracy department. |
Author: | taskforce48 [ Tue Aug 23, 2016 11:49 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
Can't wait, as if I don't have enough other projects to keep me busy, I have to obsess about this now! Matt |
Author: | aptivaboy [ Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:27 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
I just can't help but think that the new deck flag bridge level is too wide, but that's what the C&R plans show. That's my concern. I suspect it was wider than Portland's given Indy's use as a flagship. The splinter shielding is just a rough draft, and will pick up more texture and detailing as soon as the width issue is nailed down. The superstructure inside will also be added, hopefully tonight or tomorrow depending upon how exhausted I am after rehab. Bob |
Author: | aptivaboy [ Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:33 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
Large update this next weekend. Trust me, you'll like it. Anyway, I hope you will. Praying... |
Author: | taskforce48 [ Sun Sep 18, 2016 12:10 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
Eagerly awaiting! Matt |
Author: | aptivaboy [ Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:22 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
Sorry, give me a couple more days I had a relative fly in from Cleveland for a business conference and we all met up, went around San Diego, and had a great time. That set me back several days. Basically, the forward superstructure is done but for some detailing that can only be done in 1/350th after scaling the part down. My apologies for the delay, but seeing a family member again after a long time took priority. Bob |
Author: | aptivaboy [ Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Prewar USS Indianapolis Conversion |
It's just as well. I just found a major mistake on the flag bridge that'll need correcting. |
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