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Author: | Richard J OMalley [ Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:11 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Bill Unreal, a work of art .I like the Atlantic scheme on your A/C .Whats next ? |
Author: | russclark [ Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:59 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
bill we are not worthy,beautiful job and done on a tight schedule.the project is sure to be a hit were it is displayed |
Author: | Bill Waldorf [ Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:25 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Hello again all. Well, the project is now completed and crated up, ready for the flight to Chicago. It arrives at the Museum of Science and Industry on Thursday of this week. I will then uncrate it and set it up. Some parting photos here. Check out the display case the Museum had built to house the exhibit. Pretty cool. I'll have an update when I return.......wish me luck.....Stay Tuned.......More to come...... Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment:
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Author: | JIM BAUMANN [ Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
OUTSTANDING !!!! Waterline format for large scale ....==> just so brings it all to life!!! JB |
Author: | Dave Wooley [ Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:03 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Wow what a magnificent display case for a justifiably magnificent diorama . Dave Wooley |
Author: | Neptune [ Tue Nov 15, 2011 1:44 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Like Dave said, an awesome display case. But the models are even more awesome! Love that paint job, splendid work! |
Author: | Capitão Norbert [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:14 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
i agree the fellow modellers. i would like to say about the rusting in the bow (very splendid). the diorama in general is very well made and the water is fantastic. both models are truly a piece of art congratulations Mr Waldorf |
Author: | Richard J OMalley [ Sat Nov 19, 2011 3:45 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Hi Bill You must be very proud to know that your work will be on display long after we have all gone .It shows the world that you were on this planet and did something ! |
Author: | ARH [ Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:45 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Well Bill, I have to agree with all the coments that have been posted. For me you are second to none, the quality of work you keep churning out gets better, power to your elbow my friend, looking forward to seing it displaded at the museum in its case. |
Author: | guest [ Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:23 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Writing to all from Chicago. The exhibit arrived here OK, and is now in it's case and on display. Looks great, if I may say so. Will post more on my return. They have some very large sailing ship models here, look like builders models. Totally awesome. Plus the U505. Standing next to the sub, it's BIG! More so than you would think. More to come.....Stay Tuned...................Bill W. |
Author: | Ticonderoga [ Thu Nov 24, 2011 7:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Masterful work Bill, well done. A pure pleasure to look at. Andrew |
Author: | ARH [ Sat Nov 26, 2011 4:06 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Well done Bill, its a credit to you. |
Author: | Dave Wooley [ Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Hi Bill You must be justifiably proud of your achievement. To have a model on permamant display at the Museum of Science and Industry is much like having a model on display at the Smithsonian. An accomplishment few modellers ever reach. Also the U-505 is quite spectacular including its amazing location. As for a follow on project how about one of the USNs former CGNs , Truxton perhaps ? Bill my friend which ever direction you go in I will be taking a keen interest for sure . Once again I take my hat of to you . You sir are not just an outstanding model maker , an inspiration to us all but also an fine ambassador for model ship building . Dave Wooley |
Author: | J. Soca [ Sat Nov 26, 2011 8:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
I want to congratulate you again Bill, looks to me you made history one more time Jose |
Author: | cmomm44 [ Sat Nov 26, 2011 11:33 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Bill--- You have once again done the 'impossible' at meeting a deadline with your excellent work---I know you were on 'pins and needles while waiting for the models to arrive in 'one piece' after the debacle of my replica Coast Guard 83' cutter's arrival at Dulles this past May---thankfully all went well and another of your fine jobs of showing a handmade replica where our modern day citizens, especially the youth, can visualize a portion of past history of our Nation----my best wishes for your continued success |
Author: | Bill Waldorf [ Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:40 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
cmomm44 wrote: Bill--- You have once again done the 'impossible' at meeting a deadline with your excellent work---I know you were on 'pins and needles while waiting for the models to arrive in 'one piece' after the debacle of my replica Coast Guard 83' cutter's arrival at Dulles this past May---thankfully all went well and another of your fine jobs of showing a handmade replica where our modern day citizens, especially the youth, can visualize a portion of past history of our Nation----my best wishes for your continued success Thanks for the post. The debacle of your 83' cutter model was very much a tragic event. Most who follow along on these builds are not aware of what took place. The problem was twofold. First, in my haste to get the model to you, I did not lock it down good enough to the base. I did not anticipate a basketball game using the crate it was shipped in as the ball. Second, without mentioning any names, the shipment was flat out mishandled. It was supposed to get escorted from here in Florida to your reunion in Herndon, Va. Such was not the case. There is always risk in shipping completed models as they are very fragile, by nature. Here's some photos for all to look at. This is what happens when things go wrong............ Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: As you can see, the damage was quite bad. You can imagine the frustration and anger of all involved here. But, in order to save the day, I spent 16 hours making repairs as best I could givin the circumstances, to present the replica to all at your reunion. Heres some photos of the repairs.......... Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Eventually the model came back here and I was able to make further repairs and fabricate a new plexiglass cover. So all is well that ends well, in spite of everything else. A harrowing experience, to say the least. Hope you are well comm44. We will talk soon. Thanks again for the post, as well as all of you folks. |
Author: | gtbred [ Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:28 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Bill,again congrats! like your build so much that I am building a 1/350 CVA-19 Hancock during Nam. She will sail with a 1/350 CG-10 Albany. Again congrats! |
Author: | cmomm44 [ Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Thanks Bill, for showing the folks just what can and does sometime occur when shipping your finished replica models to museums and other parties----in any event, you did a special job of putting things back together so I can show with pride one of the 'little guys' that served our country during WW2----while the cutter is shown in anti-sub armament, this particular unit also served at Juno Beach, Normandy during the invasion period as part of USCG Rescue Flotilla 1---the entire 60 cutter unit is credited with saving 1438 lives during the invasion time---my bias may show since I was one of the crewmen for 22 months but no other nation had a designated life saving group of ships working while fighting an all out war---Semper Paratus |
Author: | Bill Waldorf [ Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Scratchbuilding CVE-60 / DE-133 in 1/96 1944 |
Once Again........Thank-You for Your Service to our Country. It is men like you who make it all worthwhile....................... |
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