2011/2012 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1/350

[Jaguar]

I appreciate that very much. I'm just in awe of your progress on the Nimitz. Just wow!

Thank you very much boomstick

Jorge

[boomstick68]

Installed the last decals on the hull and applied weathering. Some rigging on the island as well. Still a few things here and there, seems I keep finding things. Never ending...

[task force 58]

Looks AMAZING!

[DWD]

That is looking great Boomstick!! The hangar shots are really sweet! Love seeing it lit up in the dark too!! Keep those photos coming through to finish!!

[NWarty]

That looks FANTASTIC James!

[boomstick68]

Thanks guys. Well, rigging is complete. I tried something different with this rigging. I used a watch repair magnifier and tied off the rigging, pulling it snug, no heat. On to the airwing. I have 26 days to finish.

[NWarty]

26 days....dude....your head is going to explode

[boomstick68]

Added some signal flags for color. Two Hawkeyes finished. One prepping for cat shot. Most of the aircraft are assembled, just need decals and details. The E-2's are the hardest so I got them out of the way first.

[LE BOSCO]

HI James

Very nice job on the island !well done
cheers
Nicolas

[boomstick68]

Thanks very much Nicolas. Glad that is done.

[Channell]

Absolutely fabulous work James! The view into the hangar is especially jaw-dropping...

[boomstick68]

Absolutely fabulous work James! The view into the hangar is especially jaw-dropping...

Thanks Jason.

[boomstick68]

All the aircraft are assembled just need weathering and PE. Not a full deck this time as to show flight operations in progress. I may add a couple more Pukin' Dogs. I have the aircraft placed temporarily to get a feel for placement. I still have the ground equipment and crew to add.

[DWD]

Again, Great job Jim. It's all coming together now and looking really great!! Also, you made me want to watch Blazing Saddles!!! I love that movie!! LOL.

[boomstick68]

Thanks Doug. Finished the deck crane, well mostly. I used some pieces from the JAG set but that crane is not accurate for CVN so had to build one. I think I used the wheels and cab, and the cable reels/motor and scratch built the rest. Just need to rig the cables.

[D Burger]

WOW is right, fantastic work!

[boomstick68]

Thanks D Burger. Well I wasn't going to at first, but, I decided to add the markings to the crane so the deck looks more like IKE's.

[blacman]

great job !
following with interest

May I ask where did you buy the magnifier loupes?

[boomstick68]

Thanks blacman! I believe those were an Evilbay purchase.

[LE BOSCO]

Very nice recent progress James " a small crush "for the mobile crane
cheers
Nicolas