Landlubber Mike

Wow, really nicely done! Even more rewarding to do it with your son

I likely won't finish before the GB deadline, but will finish this build log out. I've made good progress on the Albatross - everything is now installed except for the Walrus (to be seated on the catapult) and the small boats. I also have two cover options for that entryway into the bowels of the ship where the Walrus and other big items were stored. I can model it closed or open with the cover pulled back. I'm considering open just for a little more visual interest. Next up is to clear coat, add a little shadowing/highlighting/weathering, add the remaining items, final clear coat, then rigging (which there is a lot of) and ensign. This has been a really fun kit of quite an interesting subject. Thanks for looking in!

Wow, really nice job Rob!! That cockpit work is absolutely fantastic. I saw a Hasegawa Arado 234 on one of the FB model selling sites this weekend, and was very tempted to pull the trigger given your model. Thankfully I exercised some restraint, as I would have blamed you

Going to be awful tight for me. I should have my ship done by then, but the Walrus may need a few more days.

Happy birthday Martin!

Realistically, I probably need 2-3 weeks. I'm just about done with the ship, but still have to finish the Walrus and catapult and I'd hate to rush it and screw things up.

My guess is I'll be in last place. I probably need another 2-3 weeks to finish mine. Oh well.

I just picked up one of the AMK Tomcat kits. I'm less interested in modeling more modern fighters, but have always loved the F-14. Looking forward to seeing this one come along!

Sincere condolences Ron

Rog, I didn't realize you guys in Australia celebrated Christmas in June....

Wow Kevin, that looks spectacular! Love the invasion stripes, well done my friend!

Those masks look great! Much easier than making them up yourself, but I'm sure laying them down took quite a while. Looking forward to seeing how things come out!

Wow, makes me think about hanging up my airbrush and quitting the hobby. Great job!

Looking great!

Thanks guys, really appreciate it! There's still a lot of goodies to add to the decks. So far I'm pretty pleased with how it's coming out.

That's going to be quite the project with all that aftermarket. Looking forward to it!

Primed, painted, and now adding in the remaining details before weathering and rigging. I've been very pleased with the details on the PE and resin parts for this kit. Niko did a really great job with this kit. Thanks for looking in!

Looking great Rob. Nice smooth base there. Cool looking canopy on this subject.

Wow, that came out really great Bill!! Nice job!

I'm in the DC area, and it smells like an active campfire and the sky is really hazy. I was outside for about 45 min this morning walking the dog and taking my kids to the bus stop, and now I'm definitely feeling it. Be safe everyone!

Wow!! Super cool display and model Gary! Really cool!

I've made some good progress on the Albatross. Added the bow and stern posts, and finished building the masts. I use cut down insect pins - which I think are stainless steel - for things like the posts that need a little more structural integrity and won't bend like brass or other materials when I invariably end up bumping into them. After taping the wooden decks - which was a project in itself - I ended up trying to replicate the plating runs on the hull by taping off alternating rows, and then spraying a heavy coat of Mr. Surfacer 1200. We'll see how it goes - it's tricky in that you don't want to go overboard with too thick of paint as it will look out of scale. I also managed to finish the cranes by adding aftermarket hooks from Rainbow and put together the catapult: Next up I will clean up the hull plating lines and prime the full hull, deck structures, railings and other deck items using Mr. Surfacer 1500 black. That will give a good base to paint the ship, which is pretty simple with a light grey hull, and darker gray above the deck. Thanks for looking in!

Thanks! I just treat the PE as kits within the kit, as oftentimes it can be like an origami puzzle. 👍

Excellent Peter! Great start. Looking forward to your stampede!

Thanks Peter, really appreciate the kind words. All the credit for the details go to the kits and aftermarket - I'm just trying not to screw it up too much. Now I just hope to finish this all before the end of the month for the Group Build. Is going to be awfully tight 🙁