Hello again all
Well, I am back from the city of Indianapolis, and the delivery and dedication of the ship to the Indiana War Memorial Museum, and to her crew. The Indiana arrived without a scratch, thanks to the great efforts by FedEx. It was a great time. I was king for a day, so to speak!
The week I spent in Indianapolis was also the annual reunion of the USS Indianapolis survivors, some of whom attended the Indianas presentation, along with 10 or so former crew members of the Indiana. Not many, but some are not able to get around well due to health reasons or are just too far away. Those who were not able to attend still saw their ship through my photos I sent to their group. I was happy to meet a few in any event. So as promised, heres a few photos.........
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File comment: Heres a photo of the Museum. A really cool building. This is the rear of the facility.
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File comment: The main entrance, note the inscription.
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File comment: Indiana awaiting the unveiling and presentation. The gentlemen with his back towards the camera is Mike Hussey of FedEx, who co-ordinated the delivery of the Indiana to Indianapolis.
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File comment: Here she is, on display in the main lobby where the presentation took place. The model will stay here for a time,but will eventually be moved to another spot in the museum.
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File comment: Another view. I built the plexiglass case, a bit tricky due to the large size, 1/4" thick. Tends to move around alot. I built a jig to help out with assembly.
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File comment: Stern View.
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File comment: Bow on view.
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File comment: Yours truly with 10 of the veterans of the Indiana.
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File comment: The ships bell.
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File comment: The Navy Band performing at a banquet I attended for the Indiana veterans and Indianapolis survivors. A very polished unit, these men are. Never missed a note.
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File comment: Going back, heres the Indianapolis. Looks as it did when it left my shop about 4 years ago.
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File comment: A plaque I recieved from 4 veterans organizations.
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File comment: Yours truly, awaiting an adult beverage!
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Well, there you have it. Another project built and delivered...onto more projects!! Thanks to all for the posts and kind words throughout this build, it is much appreciated. Stay tuned..........New stuff coming...........I continue on....