1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
got all the paint that i need. Monday should be done.
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
forgot to ask: Nektarios are scratchbuilding papercard or plastic sheets the island? 
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
gtb -red wrote:forgot to ask: Nektarios are scratchbuilding papercard or plastic sheets the island?
Plastic sheet gtb
On the workbench:
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
o.k. kwel Nektarios! got sick of it looking white. http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_1968.jpg
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
She's coming along nicely, Red!
But coming from you, we'd expect nothing less!!!

On the Bench:
1:542 USS Independence CV-62
1:700 USS Bunker Hill CG-52
1:542 USS Independence CV-62
1:700 USS Bunker Hill CG-52
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
2 more photos. on my way to work. http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... _1968a.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... _1970a.jpg
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
She's coming along nicely gtb!
btw, I'm finished with your Kitty Hawk island!
I added all the plumbing and some details but no PE since my supply is dwindling. Would it be possible if you will be the one to add them?
Thanks
Nick

btw, I'm finished with your Kitty Hawk island!
I added all the plumbing and some details but no PE since my supply is dwindling. Would it be possible if you will be the one to add them?
Thanks
Nick
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
didn't want you to your p.e set. what i need is photos.

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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
I'll post both island at the same time.

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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
o.k then. i'll be watching. 
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
Nektarios,i forgot to ask. were you going to add p.e to the walkway galleys so that looks like this. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/026634.jpg and this http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/026671.jpg or should i add the the papercard.
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
I will add PE. Thanks for asking.gtb -red wrote:Nektarios,i forgot to ask. were you going to add p.e to the walkway galleys so that looks like this. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/026634.jpg and this http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/026671.jpg or should i add the the papercard.
On the workbench:
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
o.k Nektarios! 
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
One more question. Should I paint the flightdeck overall dark flightdeck grey or do you want do it? Post last of the photos tonight before shipping Sat. 
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Do not woryy i ll do it. 
On the workbench:
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
o.k Nektarios, all the flightdeck side bulkheads are on. the 2 horns are on as they were in 97. you have cut more openings in the island sponson.I'll paint the platforms again and maybe the flightdeck? I'll pm you for your address sometime this week. mail it out either Sat. or next Monday. may have to do overtime Sat. any old how here's your hull. http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_1971.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_1972.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_1973.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_1974.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_1975.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_1976.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_1977.jpg hope you like Nektarios. 
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
I think Nektarios would be more than happy to see your MASSIVE package!
Nick

Nick
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
Looks Great gtb, your builds just keep getting better
Happy Modeling
John
Happy Modeling
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
I really like it gtb i can t wait to get my hands on this ship. Thank yougtb -red wrote:o.k Nektarios, all the flightdeck side bulkheads are on. the 2 horns are on as they were in 97. you have cut more openings in the island sponson.I'll paint the platforms again and maybe the flightdeck? I'll pm you for your address sometime this week. mail it out either Sat. or next Monday. may have to do overtime Sat. any old how here's your hull. Hope you like Nektarios.
On the workbench:
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
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Re: 1/350 America (Scratchbuilt)
just got off work. thanks everyone, could be a lot better. but a backlog of things have got to be done. my BigE is number 1.