1/200 USS NIMITZ - 2003

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Capit�o Norbert
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Re: 1/200 USS NIMITZ - 2003

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the model takes a very good shape
i like the planes too
mucho hermoso :heh: :wave_1: :smallsmile:
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Re: 1/200 USS NIMITZ - 2003

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This why I'm planning to do the Nimitz in 1/144 scale, I don'T have such great skills. Just "gut gemacht" :thumbs_up_1:
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Well guys. I keep on the way in this construction.
The hangar deck surface is complete. It�s made from 2 mm evergreen sheet...

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I continue covering the hull. It�s almost finished

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I begin the tedious process of aplying filler and sanding

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Thank you for watching.

jorge
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Re: 1/200 USS NIMITZ - 2003

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Great work, teh hull look very good :thumbs_up_1:
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Thank u Adm.

Jorge
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WOW nice work man.
i like this construction :cool_2: :smallsmile: i wil watch with attention
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Thank u Norbert. New pictures soon

Jorge
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hi fellows,

after some days of hard work, i can finally continue with this construction.

I have finished sanding, (i hope), and i have started adding some major superstructures.
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I have already started the port flight deck support, with a great amount of holes.
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Hull stabilizers has been fitted in place
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Building process of elevator n�1 structure
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Stardboard support structure between elevators n�1 ans n�2
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That�s all for the moment folks.

Jorge
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Hello

I keep working on her, so, I have started the front starboard flight deck support

Sorry for the finger in the picture :big_grin:
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That�s all for the moment. Thanks for your attention. :wave_1: :wave_1:
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Hi Jorge A very interesting scratch built project and developing well , keep the up dates coming .
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Re: 1/200 USS NIMITZ - 2003

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Thank u Dave. I will post more pictures son. I have just finished the first Viking :thumbs_up_1:

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Re: 1/200 USS NIMITZ - 2003

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hI Jorge the model looks fantastic...
i like the form of the hull actually.
is your first scratch model? :thumbs_up_1: :wave_1:
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Thank u Norbert. Several years ago, i used to build some scratchbuild ships, but this is my first scratchbuild ship at this scale, after several years without modelling.
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Hello all, before continuing building the ship, i want to add the process of construction of the S-3 Viking

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Building one of the turbofans

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Obtaining resin copies

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And finishing one by one

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Starting the painting process

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And adding final details

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Finished three till this moment.
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Thanks for your attention, that�s all for the moment.
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Re: 1/200 USS NIMITZ - 2003

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Great result and still at a small scale!!! Love the hull as well! Great job so far, I'm waiting for more updates :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:
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Thanks Neptune. I�m keeping forward. New pictures soon
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i really love this thread.
Each time the format of the hull surprise me.
about the planes really is a big job to do one by one and very good too
:thumbs_up_1: :wave_1:
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Re: 1/200 USS NIMITZ - 2003

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Thank you Norbert for your support.
New pictures of the ship. Finishing de main superestructures of starboard side
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I hope you enjoy the pictures, thanks
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Re: 1/200 USS NIMITZ - 2003

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Jaguar your model amazing me.
i never do a aircraft carrier but i am thinking about... LOL
very good work :wave_1:
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Re: 1/200 USS NIMITZ - 2003

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This is some over the top work!
Those Hovers blow me away.
God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.
~ Chester W. Nimitz ~
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