KevinM

I like them all just need to figure out some palm prints in the Panzer factory?

That Sir is a very buildable ship Sir one I have already completed alas in the Dragon Kit with it's accompanying PE that comes with the kit.The Dragon is on par with a Tamyia kit just newer molds but not as good on instructions as Tamyia.Have fun with it Peter destroyers go together fast and easy and being USN hardly no rigging.

Those barrels do stand out well Martin

That did not last long Chris

Carl not sure about the ID probably but they changed them alot or minor according to the operation as to upgrades that is really up to the individual just like when we do planes.The guys that play in 1/700 and max them are nuts in my book(Mikee be a good case in point) my eyes get cross in this 1/200 doing those wheels for the crane operator.I kid you not with all the extras I am moving in on 1K with this build but I have way more enjoyed over my last two builds the flak 88 and the French kit.

First time noticing that purple Me Likey!

Thanks Chris it's my chosen wood for the Kreigesmarine subjects,sapele for the IJN collection and I need to do a USN in 1/350 or bigger Ole Whisky would be my go round for Iowa Class. Peter you would not believe how much time just in thought I have put in so far to get to this point.I already not ruined but lets say screw up two planks of Padauk save for something else.I am going to use picture frame clams to hold the plexi to 90' and inject glue which seems the consistency of Tamy Thin and ....all should so well I only have to trim one edge of the plexi to length. Thanks for looking fellas it gets lonely out here in this neck of the ocean.

What's the adds to the pit John if any? looks awfully sharp as is!

The deck is now glued in markings placed the Trumpter swastikas were 1/32" basically I made these @ 1/16" 2x wider and they still look just a tad thin??The base is well on it's way to to getting finished the SS's are not glued ATTM everything can still come apart.The plexiglas comes in next week for me to cut and assemble hoping all goes well there.The crane is finished for one side now just need to rig the other I did have to add a roller not included to get close to the original design. Swastikas going out 3/32" another .030"

Some Nice additions Martin giving the ole girl some character.

Looking good Rob and I hear ya about those bits last time in Mobile I bought like 5 that were .015" use them alot on the ship.

We would need Mike for that Rob.

Not a big update but small tedious update to the cranes.Trumpter did not have anything for crane operator to work from so I fabricated it from some 1/350 PE and some crank handles from the search lights in 1/200 for the steering wheels.All I need to do now is paint and rig the cables.

I have kind of committed to the Kreigsmarine Padauk wood and IJN get Sapele for their base.I called by glass company yesterday to see about getting a cover made out of plexiglas and they said no.I went and looked on YT and it really looks easy already have Weld#4 inbound just need to hit the glass shop up now.

Peter I think the seat looks just fine the way it is amazing work by the way looks like the real deal!

This has been my diversion from the Scharnhorst a Tamyia Flak 88 and a turd of a kit Bloch 174 Heller/rebox by Buzco of California how old is this??I was probably 10years old I bet when it came out.I just could not throw it away I almost did this morning when decals went sound Duh Kevin it's 50years old maybe.I digress sprayed them and made it happen what was suppose to be a relaxing build..well it wasn't.I still need to touch up the L/rudder with some paint decals..decals.The 88 is to get me more in favor to weathering Dio maybe not any time soon the Scharnhorst is calling me back. PS: one thing the turd taught me like Ernie mentions how to mask a canopy again!

The wood is on it way to being finished put an oil finish on it I get locally delivered in from Vicksburg MS stuff is really good.I give this some time to dry out maybe another coat either way once dry then goes the varnish and once hard polish it out with steel wool and lastly a fine automotive polish for paint.

OK Rob once you get all sorted out it's time to put "The Patient" back together sounds like a surgery room get organized ,parts in box in order sequence good thing it's not on my table might come out like something you see on "The Munsters"

I'll look in Rob more for different materials being used than anything plus it's a handsome looking bike.

They play ole Miss tonight I think this game decides who will host a regional and Chris wants that duty we will see.The Scharnhorst is moving slowly but thought I show an update alot of the Armament is getting done and the rear SS getting close also.The slow part is diversions the Flak 88 and a little 1/72 Heller Bloch 174 produced by Buzco of CA. who knows when??It's old!and I might "make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" if the painting is good .Pics...

Just about there Kriss looking good so far.I am building up a little 1/72 also poor quality kit I must say a rebox from Heller way back in the day of a French Potez.I am surprised if has not landed in the trash can yet.

Sweet!!!!

Comments note not available in the states??Looks promising

Very Nice John!

You going to spice up some panels John?Will be a stunner either way. I have often thought John one could change some of the panels after the black base to a smooth grey primer/paint(buff) and spray with one color and see if the tone changes?