DocRob Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 I call my USS Arizona build finished with the lates iteration of detail work. In all it was a pleasurable building experience, where I learnt a lot about the ship itself and equally about building it with all the extras. I still have to build a fitting base for the ship. Initially I planned on a water dio, but chickened out, because I wanted to concentrate on the build itself. That will be a to do for a upcoming project. Cheers Rob 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Thats a real silk purse from such a bad kit . And you've knocked it outta the park . Having had a try myself recently ,not for me - I salute you , it's really good . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 On 5/4/2023 at 12:46 PM, PanzerWomble said: Thats a real silk purse from such a bad kit . And you've knocked it outta the park . Having had a try myself recently ,not for me - I salute you , it's really good . Thank you PW, we started some serious ship modeling here lately with your Zerstörer along. It's time to do a water dio, but not for USS Arizona. Cheers Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Looks great! One day I’ll be brave enough to pull out my 1/200 kit and get started. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 47 minutes ago, ScottsGT said: Looks great! One day I’ll be brave enough to pull out my 1/200 kit and get started. Thank you Scott, that was my thinking too, but the build changed my approach a bit. If you want to build something, just do it. Mostly the considerations, thoughts and fears upfront don't materialize, but others appear during the build. But then you're at it and handle the difficulties one by one. Cheers Rob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 37 minutes ago, DocRob said: Thank you Scott, that was my thinking too, but the build changed my approach a bit. If you want to build something, just do it. Mostly the considerations, thoughts and fears upfront don't materialize, but others appear during the build. But then you're at it and handle the difficulties one by one. Cheers Rob I reckon the only way to tackle a large 1/200 would be to break it down and have a few bouts separated by therapy and normal modelling ,rather than try to do the whole lot in one go . 1/350 was not as big or as easy as I thought it might be . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 6 hours ago, PanzerWomble said: I reckon the only way to tackle a large 1/200 would be to break it down and have a few bouts separated by therapy and normal modelling ,rather than try to do the whole lot in one go . 1/350 was not as big or as easy as I thought it might be . Exactly. SQUIRREL! I’d have to break my new rule of open a kit, finish the kit without interruption. It seems with every build I get to a certain point and SQUIRREL!! I have to reel myself in and slap myself on the back of the hand. If I was to attempt it soon, I’d have to have quick build distraction kits set aside to jump on for a few days or weeks. Honestly, I need to retire from retirement. It’s wearing me out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Well done Rob!!! Looks fantastic! Love the figures adding to the liveliness of the model. Great job! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 I think I said it elsewhere, but great result, Rob! Love the crewmen and all of the work you put in. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 Thank you Gary, I'm happy to pulled through with the USS Arizona build, but wished, I had the guts for a water base. Cheers Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Just catching up again, Rob soars ear to perfectly modelled tribute to the Arizona. You can now give your eyes a rest after all that PE……….. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: Just catching up again, Rob soars ear to perfectly modelled tribute to the Arizona. You can now give your eyes a rest after all that PE……….. Thanks Phil, I will . I'm very glad, that I finished her without destroying the kit while handling it a zillion times. With my inner eye, I sometimes visualized, moving to fast out of the focus area of the magnifier and hit the superstructure somewhere and having the Arizona slip from the stand into the great nowhere. It was testing at times, but proved manageable throughout all phases of the build and I'm lucky to have a heave AM-ed 1/350 ship under my belt. Cheers Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Nice build Rob the crew makes it alive. Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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