For the ISW Oklahoma, along with the base kit, I'm using the following items:
Kraken Hobbies superstructureKraken Hobbies funnelKraken Hobbies birdbathModelMonkey turrets with trunions
L'Arsenal 5"/25 cal guns
Brass barrels for the main and 5"/51cal guns
As mentioned, I had started Oklahoma some time ago, getting the model sort of done up to the 01 deck, including getting the resin turrets and brass barrels completed and partially painted with their turret top colors.
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Speaking to another modeler, he said I was missing the Oklahoma's degaussing cable. That, of course, derailed me for awhile, until I was motivated to add it.
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Of course, AFTER I added it, Jeff Sharp mentioned that she probably has hers moved internally before 12/7/41.
After going through the trouble of adding it, it's staying. Anyway once I had the Kraken Hobbies superstructure, funnel and birdbath in my hands, I knew it was only a matter of time before I returned to Oklahoma. That time is now.
I realized that in leaving the 01 deck off, I was going to have to do some repainting work, so I opted to re-mask the entire deck. First I masked the 01 deck, then the main deck. Once that was done, I glued the 01 deck to the hull using CA glue. I think I used enough clamps to secure it in place.
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The fit was pretty good and needed minimal filling. Once that was done, I then removed all the resin bollards cast onto the hull, as 1/3 of them were missing and some of the rest were a bit wonky. Once those were off, I added turned brass bollards I picked up from some outfit in China off eBay. A bit tedious, but worth it. They look much better.
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After removing all the 3D printed parts from their print rafts and cleaning up the attachment points, I set those parts and the hull aside, and started working on some of the resin parts that will need to be completed before painting can start, like platforms for the main mast and the boat cranes. Out of 5 cranes included with the kit, I was able to find 2 that were usable.
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I also noticed I accidentally bought an AZ 3D printed forward spotting top, so the correct one is now on order from ModelMonkey, and the incorrect one placed in the box with AZ.
That's it for now. I was hoping to accomplish more today, but (another) major plumbing leak at my house derailed me from time at the workbench. More to come, as time permits.
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