The Ship Model Forum

gtb -red wrote:

Avery Boyer wrote:red, I'm waiting for that one too! I'm planning to superdetail a 350 Burke one of these days, so logic dictates more modern ships to follow. I'm very excited for this kit in particular! Maybe we'll see a Tarawa someday soon?? How about an Adams, or an LPD-17 or a Forrestal or a or a or a...... Great time to be a modeler!!

let me see. john has the 1:350 Forrestal,Jason has 1:350 Indpendence, Ed has 1:350 Ranger, 1 left Avery Sara,you could do it.

I thought that I read somewhere that one of the companies was releasing either a 1/350 Wasp LHD or Tarawa LHA?

Mark McKinnis wrote:I thought that I read somewhere that one of the companies was releasing either a 1/350 Wasp LHD or Tarawa LHA?

You re correct Mark. Its a 1/350 LHD.

I have another q..

Where in the world are the navigation lights on supercarriers?????????????

I never saw one bit of green or red on any supercarrier.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Nick

Well after I finish Savannah, guess what I'm going to build!



I can't resist! I love the Sara, she's just my favorite supercarrier. I think I'll just donate my build to the Saratoga museum for display there, since I don't have too much of a place here. It's a ways off though, Savannah first!

Avery Boyer wrote:Well after I finish Savannah, guess what I'm going to build!

Noah's Ark?!?!

Alright guys, I've been dormant for quite some time. I believe I can call Essex done (at least the ship). I just finished a dull cote, and I am happy with the results:







I was aiming for Essex in mid-'43 finish. I used the Trumpy kit and Tom's Modelworks PE. The spots on the finish were from grit in the dullcote (I could scream, but I am leaving well-enough alone), and aren't quite as obvious in person. Many lessons were learned from this project (especially to paint the flight deck lines and not use decals!!!), and I may attempt an early-war Saratoga or Hornet in the future.

Here's a couple more pics:







This was a first for me in many ways - I had never built a ship this big, and I made many many mistakes along the way. I still can't get the flight deck on the starboard side to sit properly (it popped while taking the photos, and I probably won't touch it for fear of making it worse). This was also the first time I used rigging (I used clear fishing line). While it isn't a duplicate of the real thing, it looks fine to me, and I'm happy with it. I've started the process of building the planes for the flight deck, and it will take a couple more weeks, but I will be happy to get it populated and put away in the cabinet once and for all. Comments and observations are totally welcomed! Thanks for looking!

WoW!!! Very nice jg

It looks fantastic John

Hey , im building the saratoga.
And i need some help.
I got a landingsdeck, only painted.
What is the next step?
I want to make it an landing deck thats used over 500 times.
Like she whas.
do i have to do the decals 1st?
And then weathering thinges?
Ore that 1st and then decals?
As u can see, heavy touched.


I want it a bit like this:

Thanks for ur help!
Mitch

Yes, do the decals first. Then wheather you deck. Finally paint the catapult rails (they are greasy but they are not weathered like the rest of the deck). You may have a look at what I did on my CVN-71 if you want, it's not perfect but it might help you if you don't know where to start

Yes, paint the deck then lay down the decals. This is how I did the Nimitz awhile back. http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0077.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0323.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0324.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0341.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0342.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0343.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0339.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0347.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0351.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0355.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0356.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0358.jpg

gtb -red wrote:Yes, paint the deck then lay down the decals. This is how I did the Nimitz awhile back. http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0077.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0323.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0324.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0341.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0342.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0343.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0339.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0347.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0351.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0355.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0356.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo95 ... 0_0358.jpg

Yeppers

K, after the decals, just go whit black paint over it?
To make it dirty
Mitch

mitchell300 wrote:K, after the decals, just go whit black paint over it?
To make it dirty
Mitch

black wash using a handheld hair dryer. it's up to you how dirty you want it.

Avery Boyer wrote:Well after I finish Savannah, guess what I'm going to build!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s108 ... 97677k.jpg

I can't resist! I love the Sara, she's just my favorite supercarrier. I think I'll just donate my build to the Saratoga museum for display there, since I don't have too much of a place here. It's a ways off though, Savannah first!

So Avery,what size,paper or plastic?

gtb -red wrote:

mitchell300 wrote:K, after the decals, just go whit black paint over it?
To make it dirty
Mitch

black wash using a handheld hair dryer. it's up to you how dirty you want it.

What do u mean whit black wash?
Can u show me a pic from what for item it is?
Bcs i think u mean now washing the model whit black paint
Mitch

just got off work. shaw ya tomorrow!

gtb -red wrote:just got off work. shaw ya tomorrow!