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

Thank you very much boomstick

Jorge

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...

Looks AMAZING!

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!!

That looks FANTASTIC James!

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.

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

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.

HI James

Very nice job on the island !well done
cheers
Nicolas

Thanks very much Nicolas. Glad that is done.

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

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

Thanks Jason.

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.

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.

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.

WOW is right, fantastic work!

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.

great job !
following with interest

May I ask where did you buy the magnifier loupes?

Thanks blacman! I believe those were an Evilbay purchase.

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