The Ship Model Forum

Mitch,

I have been kind of watching from afar. If I understand, correctly, you are converting a WWII Iowa Class to a modernized version in 1/700? I'm curious as to why you wouldn't use an already modernized Iowa Class kit like Trumpeter, Skywave, or Tamiya?

In any case, GO FOR IT! I'll be eager to see how it goes.

I made two Skywave/Trumpeter Iowa's. I wasn't very satisfied with how the first Trumpeter model came out, so I built another from a Skywave kit and added the bottom hull from the Trumpeter kit. The two kits are about 99% the same.

I further detailed and modified the second model to more accurately portray BB-61. I hope that the photos in my MWS Gallery of this second Iowa can help you as a reference for your build.

http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery ... index.html

There are many in-progress photos on my photobucket.com page.......
http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii19 ... ?start=all

NukeMM wrote:Mitch,

I have been kind of watching from afar. If I understand, correctly, you are converting a WWII Iowa Class to a modernized version in 1/700? I'm curious as to why you wouldn't use an already modernized Iowa Class kit like Trumpeter, Skywave, or Tamiya?

Nope 1:540 scale.
And i coulnd find any modern kits.
And this 1 i could get for 3euro

Mitch

mitchell300 wrote:

NukeMM wrote:Mitch,

I have been kind of watching from afar. If I understand, correctly, you are converting a WWII Iowa Class to a modernized version in 1/700? I'm curious as to why you wouldn't use an already modernized Iowa Class kit like Trumpeter, Skywave, or Tamiya?

Nope 1:540 scale.
And i coulnd find any modern kits.
And this 1 i could get for 3euro

Mitch

Well, enough said! You can't beat that!

mitchell300 wrote:I donno if u see it,but in the underside from this funnel.
U see a pipe thing whit an roaster, and an plate next to it an platform where u can stand on (in ww2)
Is this stil on ur modernised bb61?
I wanna know if i needa remove it.

There you go you got your answer from the expert

Im only afraid of 1 thing.
The tomahawk launch boxes.
Im afraid im messing those up :s
Needa scratch them :p

Mitch

First things first you need to do, likely, is to take the whole Bofors platform, level it up, flatten it off, extend it off and make your midships Tomahawk Platform. The Bofors platform is roughly the location, but the width is narrower, Mitch. I'm sure you've been looking over the images and stuff - I suggest you buy stock in Evergreen, you'll need a LOT of sheet to build this puppy up into a full-blown Modernized Strike Iowa.

Is 2mm thick plastic good to?
I got 3 sheets of that from 50cm long, and 20cm wide..
And yeah i knew about the mid section.
But is there a hole in the wall from the back section.
Where the gunrange stuff it?
It looks on some pictures, that theres a platform where u can stand.
And some pics show me nothing exept a new roof.
Im 1st getting alot of information clear.
B4 i do something wrong, and i cant delete it
Mitch

mitchell300 wrote:Is 2mm thick plastic good to?
I got 3 sheets of that from 50cm long, and 20cm wide..
And yeah i knew about the mid section.
But is there a hole in the wall from the back section.
Where the gunrange stuff it?
It looks on some pictures, that theres a platform where u can stand.
And some pics show me nothing exept a new roof.
Im 1st getting alot of information clear.
B4 i do something wrong, and i cant delete it
Mitch

Mitch,

Do any of these pics help?

How about these?

Gentlemen have a look at this....

Absolutely stunning PE set for WW II U.S. carriers. Several of the aircraft carrier logistic vehicles can be used for modern carriers too.

Now maybe we should ask them to do something similar for modern carriers too.
This is the link where they present their product:
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=41157

I agree , a set for modern carriers is a must too.I think its time to unearth that essex class carier i have somewere... .

O.o
Where u found those?
Damm, u just fixed my issue about the radar tower on the funnel.
Now i know how it should be
I WANNA HUG U NUKEMM!!!!
Mitch

angeleyes wrote:I agree , a set for modern carriers is a must too.I think its time to unearth that Essex class carrier i have somewhere... .

I think this board has affected you Kosta

mitchell300 wrote:O.o
Where u found those?
Damm, u just fixed my issue about the radar tower on the funnel.
Now i know how it should be
I WANNA HUG U NUKEMM!!!!
Mitch

Careful Mitch... you might hurt yerself!

Hippy Ed wrote:

mitchell300 wrote:O.o
Where u found those?
Damm, u just fixed my issue about the radar tower on the funnel.
Now i know how it should be
I WANNA HUG U NUKEMM!!!!
Mitch

Careful Mitch... you might hurt yerself!

Yeah i agree with Eddie hugging is the nr. one reason for accidents at home so hug with caution.

Did some work on the Abukuma class. Hopefully i ll finish all four of them by this weekend. Now only some minor details need corrections, PE radar and some decals have to be added.

After i finish the Abukuma class i ll have just three ships on my slipway.

Now what s wrong with me ????

Nektarios wrote:

Hippy Ed wrote:
Careful Mitch... you might hurt yerself!

Yeah i agree with Eddie hugging is the nr. one reason for accidents at home so hug with caution.

Yeppers! That is correct Nektarios

Eddie, as i hear now.
U will not get a hug, but u will get a beer ^^

Mitch

mitchell300 wrote:Eddie, as i hear now.
U will not get a hug, but u will get a beer ^^

Mitch

Thanks Mitch. But, you were going hug Carl (aka Nukem) not me...

mitchell300 wrote:Eddie, as i hear now.
U will not get a hug, but u will get a beer ^^

Mitch

Eddie it seems he refuses to return your feelings. But at least you ll get drunk and forget about it.