1/350 USS Truman

[gtb -red]

well i tried to do the Kelly thing with the galleys. Nah-Dah, work my own system. As always Kelly.

[Kelly Quirk]

Here are some detail pics of the finished catwalks and platforms. They are basically finished, though still need a final flat coat. Man, the camera sure magnifies the mistakes!

[arnobiz]

Wow. What can I say?

[Nektarios]

Here are some detail pics of the finished catwalks and platforms. They are basically finished, though still need a final flat coat. Man, the camera sure magnifies the mistakes!

The camera magnifies the mistakes but i can see no mistake there. Either there is none or you re hiding them pretty well.

[kidcurrie42]

Here are some detail pics of the finished catwalks and platforms. They are basically finished, though still need a final flat coat. Man, the camera sure magnifies the mistakes!

The camera magnifies the mistakes but i can see no mistake there. Either there is none or you re hiding them pretty well.

Wish my mistakes were half as good as that Cannot think of any new words to describe your build Kelly, maybe a masterpiece in the making i guess.

Keep up the great work, its so inspiring to see it kelly

Thanks for sharing

Happy Modeling

John

[gtb -red]

The man just kickass!!!!

[NukeMM]

Gentlemen,

I was lucky enough to view this build by Kelly, in person, last week. It is as spectacular "in the flesh" (if not more so) as it is in these beautiful pics!

Thank you, Kelly, for allowing me to view your magnificent collection of fine builds of all of your genres of interest!

Most humbly yours,

[orb]

Wow. No matter how hard I look, I don't seem to find any flaw either. Incredible job. I just love how clean the surfaces look...seriously, wow!

[simon b]

Ok, ok, i give in. I'm gonna carry on with my Truman. Too much inspiration here to leave it alone. Nice work Kelly

[johndon]

Fantastic work Kelly

John

[pingjockey]

Here are some detail pics of the finished catwalks and platforms. They are basically finished, though still need a final flat coat. Man, the camera sure magnifies the mistakes!

What mistakes? It looks absolutely stunning!!

[Kelly Quirk]

Small update: The stern is about finished, I added the jet engine test stand and the boat docking station. There are two large bumpers on either side of the docking station I want to add... I just bought some craft beads that might do the trick. I'll post pics if they come out okay. Also got the elevator installed, some more weathering and a few crew figures.

[Kelly Quirk]

I'm turning my attention to the base now. I want to get the model mounted before I start breaking things! Here is the basic base, wood frame with a piece of thick styrofoam cut to size. The edges of the foam are painted flat black. The hole in the center is for the battery pack and electronics:



I ran a test for my water effect. I have a large tub of smooth tile grout left over from a "honey-do" and thought I'd give it a shot. I just plastered it on the foam and then gave it some texture before it dried. Then tried a coat of cheap acrylic paint from the craft store. So far I like how it's looking:



This is also a test. I'm going to have the crew holding up a large flag on deck. This is a test flag decal that I made myself and adhered it to a piece of thin foil. Again, I' pretty encouraged with the result, I may make the final flag a bit bigger though:

[Nektarios]

Looks great as always

[gtb -red]

Like this Kelley? http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/ ... 6T-002.jpg

[Cliffy B]

Like this Kelley? http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/ ... 6T-002.jpg

Is that a #1 Ensign or its monster sized evil twin?

[NukeMM]

Small update: The stern is about finished, I added the jet engine test stand and the boat docking station. There are two large bumpers on either side of the docking station I want to add... I just bought some craft beads that might do the trick. I'll post pics if they come out okay. Also got the elevator installed, some more weathering and a few crew figures.

Kelly,

Not knowing much about CVNs, is that small boat docking rig a permanent fixture? Does it retract up and down? Or does it remain in place like you have it? In either case, its beautiful!

[Kelly Quirk]

Like this Kelley? http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/ ... 6T-002.jpg

Wow, great pic! Yes, that's the concept I'm after, but my flag won't be that big.

[Kelly Quirk]

Kelly,

Not knowing much about CVNs, is that small boat docking rig a permanent fixture? Does it retract up and down? Or does it remain in place like you have it? In either case, its beautiful!

Hey Carl,

It's permanent. It's actually a pretty beefy structure on the real thing.

[nick]

Kelly, as a kid, you really inspire me to get back on Connie!! But, I can never reach your level!!

Absolutely great job!!!!!!



Nick