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Started another one: New tool Yamato. Could not decide between Pontos and Lion Roar so I didn't! I have about 75 hours in so far. All parts have been removed from sprues, cleaned up and organized. I also did major work on the hull seem based on work I saw here by Koppalakki.

IMG_3549 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

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This is going to be good!

Have you seen this thread on posting photos?
http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1261

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1/350 USS Texas: http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=165724

1/700 USS Massachusetts: http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?t=166495

Working on:
1/700 IJN Musashi

And, so it begins......................

Thank you guys! I figured out Flickr!

I can't wait to see more of your work.

Thank you Jim!

Joe is at it again and this time is even bigger! at this rate you will need a bigger kitchen table soon Looking forward to this!




Jose

Nice! This could turn out pretty spectacular…

Have fun with this build!

Thank you Martin and Jose!

Awesome! Will definitely follow your build!

Hi Joe

enough to spend good times good luck on your new project
cheers
Nicolas

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Thank you guys!

Hi Joe! I'm not a new modeler but I am very new to ship modeling. I have been a member of this board for a few years but rarely post as I don't feel I have anything to add to most threads. I am impressed by the work that everyone has posted in this area of the board. I have to say that when I saw this thread and opened it up, I was blown away. I absolutely love the organization that is going into this build. It is this behind-the-scenes look that a newbie like me can learn from. Like the others, I will be following along. I am looking forward to what you have in store.

Thank you John! Anything I can help you with let me know. By the way, I'm blown away all the time here by these crazy projects the builders post.

Who cares for organization when you can embrace the chaos!

Good luck with your project Joe!

Hey I owe you big time! That seem fix worked great!

Good to hear! From that on the kit is just smooth sailing fit wise!

Here is some more progress. When I add brass sheet decking to plastic I like to drill several holes in the plastic to allow the glue to get around. I use thin CA for the laminates.

IMG_3584 by Joseph Simon, on Flickr

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The turret barbettes were clamped to the waterline divider and glued with thin Tamiya plastic cement. This ensured the deck would sit down properly.

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thats a lot of PE you have for this one