The Ship Model Forum

Hi,Jim!
I've done helo.
Song.

Wow, this helo is amazing. I love it.

Jorge

Thank you,Jorge!
I've done uss new jersey model.
Song.

Congratulations on such a beautiful model! Mine isn't going anywhere...as usual! Each of your model gets better and better. Now, what's your next one planned?

Aop

Song,
I'm really sad to see you finish this, Ive enjoyed watching your progress immensely. Hoping another build is coming soon!
Brad

Song,

Beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to your next master piece.

Gord

Very nice Song! I am especially impressed with the wooden radar!

Regards: Tom

Eureka! I've found the build to guide me!

That is, I've found guidance if you don't mind that I copy your procedure, Song?

I wish to build USS Iowa (not sure what version yet) in 1:120 scale for model railroad modules. I have not scratch-built a ship previously. I have tabletop CNC mill and lathe and intend, instead of wood, to use ABS 1/4-inch plastic sheet for hull and structural areas. I'm learning Fusion 360 CAD/CAM software so I hope Iowa will teach me several things as I go along as I will 3D draw parts for the ship.

Thank you much, Song, for building New Jersey and sharing that build here.

BChapman wrote:Eureka! I've found the build to guide me!

That is, I've found guidance if you don't mind that I copy your procedure, Song?

I wish to build USS Iowa (not sure what version yet) in 1:120 scale for model railroad modules. I have not scratch-built a ship previously. I have tabletop CNC mill and lathe and intend, instead of wood, to use ABS 1/4-inch plastic sheet for hull and structural areas. I'm learning Fusion 360 CAD/CAM software so I hope Iowa will teach me several things as I go along as I will 3D draw parts for the ship.

Thank you much, Song, for building New Jersey and sharing that build here.

Thank you, BChapman!
I want to my works helping your model project, USS Iowa.
and I'll expect to your good model.
Song.

Hi Song,
Absolutely brilliant work!
Can you please tell me how did you make the AN/SPS-49 RADAR? Is it from bamboo like the deck railings? Then how do you make such fine strips? I have tried with wood and bamboo skewers but they never turn out neat and uniform like yours. I had given up progress on my ship because I couldn�t make the radar and difficult parts out of wood, but now I see you have done it so easily. You are truly a Master! And the helo is fantastic too.
Regards,
Phil

Yes the SPS 49 is a masterpiece, especially from wood!

Tom

superb job amazingly done

Staggering, truly impressive -- just like all of your beautiful builds!

Your a master of your media .

so ... what is next?


Regards
JIM B

Song "IS" (Clintonian emphasis) constructing a massive super carrier, replete with full air wing!