MichelB and Pieter,
That is some pretty sweet scratchbuilding you got going on there
Daniel Chavez wrote:
Greetings All!
I never knew there were Group Builds on this site! I just started the infamous Hobby Boss 1/350 Pola this week for a Group Build (Cruisin' for a Bruisin') on Model Shipwrights! I jumped in late over there, as the build ends at the end of this month. I have pre-build kit pics along with pics from the last 3 days of building. Since this falls within the time frame alloted for this "Gun Cruiser" build, would you guys mind if I joined in the fun?
Thanks in advance!
Daniel Chavez
I don't see why not, the more the merrier and as long as you have been building it within the timelines given. Love to see the pics.
Bob Dedmon wrote:
"k guys, here are some WIP shots of Chicago. I've had to back track a bit to fix a couple seams but I hope to continue the progress.
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The 3rd shot is the parts I've got in work currently, the tape on the hull is to protect the paint during handling, believe it or not there are two colors on the hull besides black...5N and 20B. the 20B is painted over White Ensign's teak then lightly sanded to simulate wear. I haven't done any other weathering yet.
Bob,
Chicago is looking good so far, any luck on the brass barrels? Those turrets... er... I mean Gunhouses look pretty good. I went to post some pics of where I am at on my build and something went wrong with the camera as I downloading the pictures to the computer, now my camera is dead
. Hopefully I can get it figured out and working on my next day off. For quick verbal description of where I am, I have the forward tripod all set and dry fitted, I have cut the casting plugs away from the other superstructure parts and I have installed 9 very lovely looking brass barrels into the main armament. Now the biggest trick is going to be to stay focused on this now that the Dragon CVL 22 has just landed.
Matt