KevinM

I have started on the hull of course and the first thing was to drill out the portals along the sides of the hull.The next step was to examine for ladders up and down the hull these were necessary for duties and maintenance to the hull.I found while doing the IJN Heavy Cruiser Chikuma that these ladder's add alot of detail to the hull giving it that 3D look.The problem is I have no 1/200 scale ladders but my 1/350 matched to the width that Trump put on the sides I am figuring they equal to about 18" width good enough for a man to work it took me 1 hr for the first set the longest set the rest with experience will be replicated quicker.The ones that Trumpter had enbossed on the sides of the hull were so faint one would never of noticed them.I feel I am getting a bit long winded here all about ladders an portals but the IJN loved these ladders they could have 5/8 sets on the capital ships each side the Scharnhorst has three in the stern both sides which most ships have something there.This build I figure may take a year or better depending on time and the attention span.I leave now with a simple pic of the ship when the hull gets it's primer coat I will post a pick..

All one can say NICE!

Some Nice Crates John making a fitting tribute.

Shoot Peter your SeaFury looks great right now. Thanks Rob never used that much tape before but I figured 1/48 she needed a hard edge. Thanks Martin and she has good size to boot @11.25" on the WS.

Thanks Harv

The WhirlWind is finished after sitting in the stash for maybe 20 yrs now.The build followed your typical short-run limited kit poor instructions on parts location and then just fitting like having to dremel and drill out the nose for the barrels Anyway she came out pretty good nothing special but I have added another unusual subject to the cabinet.Thanks for looking in guys sorry for the distraction called life and getting banged up but we tarry on.

That is one Sasweeett looking Crate Peter ....stunner!!

What was the gloss Gary?I almost always use Future esp if the decals are glossy.I have had discoloration which can be fixed in most case but never eating the clear.

OK moving along the LG's are in place,antenna and pitot tube which I made out of two different diameters of brass definitely looks more to scale.I had to drill out the locations for 20mm up to make them slow was the game.I am going to repaint part of the nose tonight to make it all blend properly.The props I did as planned drilled the spinner and the blades insert .015 guitar wire and put them together.Shes coming together and actually looking better than I thought it would let's hope no mishaps before the finish line.

I like that green looks splendid.

That's a Nice finish on that white John should look good when done.

Not that night the way it was going Pete felt like somebody let the dogs out after me.I have some work this morning on the WhirlWind it's going rathr well thus far today.I made the pitot tube that attaches to the the top of the tail out of two different pieces of brass looks much more to scale,The LG's are ready to be positioned in the WW's test fit looks good and the props are painted.The props I am going to insert .015" wire drill the nacelle nose and insert just do not feel good with simple glue somewhere when moving one will break off.The plane is very close to it's finish line I am amazed that the WS is about 11.25" for a fighter in 1/48 that's pretty significant.I always said Peter when you were working yours by SH that thing looks big but maybe it's the fuselage to wing illusion coming into play?

That response was a bit much Guy let's just I've been there.

Thanks Gus but no doc visit for me feels like I was in a light bar fight just sore for sure no rest for the weary "Crusine'in the Coast" week the busiest week of the year for us https://cruisinthecoast.com/

Yeah Guy it's a standard forgot to put in gear just got in from the store and hands had bags of groceries other wise I could grab the wheel and pull myself back in.The r/leg was still inside the truck in what felt like a half flip definitely bruised a frigg'in rib.

That's neat Guy my father served over there with the 92nd BG went on less than five missions was assigned to command HQ duties as the main radio operator on the base.I had a nice tumble tonight parked the truck incline opened the door and wa-la I stepped out and it started rolling.I tied to brake just to damn fast ran over my own L/ankle when the door passed me it flipped me over and the following impact two knuckles on the R/hand impacted concrete.I tried to catch the front bumper but said F'it it stopped about 12' in my neighbors yard across the street.My right calf is sore as well as the middle of the right side of the back from the flip.I unlock the door and the F'in key jams in the lock I go "aw F me" I am bleeding and wore out some serious little demons out tonight. I took 600mg Ibuprofen now all I need is a good Scotch!!!!!

Well the decals were glossed and then flatten with Testors flat took quite a few coats.The LG's are built just a little whittling looks to be in order to fit already tested on one leg.To be honest starting to get a little bored with the build but need to finish and move on.

That's about the right price they had about 40sheets a few weeks ago was not moving fast and some smaller ones.

I have a 4' Gato sub took a lot of paint did it by spray cans colors I thought was close.The ship I will spray right there in the room low presser may take an hour or two.I use a mix of tapes for good curves Tamy everything else mainly green painter tape lower stick yellow is even yes we sell a bit in the auto industry.

Decal-ed Walters still doing it's work and a pic of the layout from today's efforts Peter.

I need to get over and pick it up but our Hobby Lobby moved and did not reuse all the glass and have 4'X 22"(?) for $17.

I thought I have checked but thought 22/23" depth was big enough for a 1/32 B-17 but not sure about that lanc and that's housing it at an angle.I think a tower concept may be of interest if you plan on building more of the heavies less space in the long run also.

I have been contemplating the start of another floor cabinet of the same design as the first.The big wall cabinet @92'LX22'DX48'H was running out of room for the 1/32 which was my original intent for the cabinet but 1/48's had invaded again lack of storage.The other thing nagging me was the "ScharnHorst" @1/200 scale the hull is roughly 38/39" in length and just were do I keep that beast while building it?I needed to create a 4' gap on the wall in the HR.I was going to ditch one of the old floor cabinets then started realizing that building another floor cabinet with all the other wood work on the other side it's mine it's last!I started looking at the ole floor cabinet and said that might just fit underneath!!lol and behold it's the same height could not plan that better.I cleaned and moved about 15/20 planes to make 1/32 space and wa-la the platform for the beast is set easy-peasy.I also got all those kits off the floor moved into the house and cleaned and organized my upper closet for that to happen and yes Momma was not home Scott stuff was moving.

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Thanks Peter clear coated now waiting for this evening for decals.I am rearranging the office ATTM have an idea for a new 4' table wall mounted ........1/200 ScharnHorst home for the next 1/2 years.