USS Indianapolis CA-35

Calico Jack · Sunday at 11:51 PM

I have a clear workbench for 2025 and this will be the first build for the new year. The Academy kit is very clean and looks to be a great build. I will also be using the Pontos Models advanced photoetch set as well as the Eduard sets.

The Eduard sets seem to have the better hatches and doors, as well as being a backup in the all to familiar case of flying same parts into the carpet sea. I hope to include as much progress photos and updates as the project progresses.

This will be my return to a warship model since my last build about five years ago of the USS Mobile Bay modeled during a VERTREP in high seas. Wish me luck...

Steve Ski · Monday at 4:39 PM

That looks like a nice kit, Ruck On!

Calico Jack · Monday at 6:58 PM

Would anyone be interested in a group build? Either Indianapolis or any other WWII Cruiser? Just let me know, doesn't have to start right away.

TimM63 · Monday at 11:50 PM

The only WWII ship I have is the 1/350 USS Missouri

Calico Jack · 2025-01-14T00:27:12-0500

TimM63 said:
The only WWII ship I have is the 1/350 USS Missouri

Well that's an awesome build. Do you plan to build it out-of-box, or do you have aftermarket parts to add?

Calico Jack · 2025-01-14T08:52:16-0500

Here's an idea for a group build. We could simply make the theme Historic Warships of WWII. Would there be interest?

TimM63 · 2025-01-14T09:50:08-0500

Calico Jack said:
Well that's an awesome build. Do you plan to build it out-of-box, or do you have aftermarket parts to add?

I have some PE that will go on the build. Not sure when I will get to it.

Calico Jack · 2025-01-14T10:18:33-0500

TimM63 said:
I have some PE that will go on the build. Not sure when I will get to it.

I understand completely. It's a huge project, especially in it's WWII configuration. Look forward to your build.

mark2 · 2025-01-14T15:34:22-0500

I have 1/350 hasagawa nagato with a few extras and the new tool tamiya yamoto with extras also trumpeter 1/200 missouri with lots of extras, not sure I'm ready to take that on just yet though.

Calico Jack · 2025-01-14T16:19:19-0500

mark2 said:
I have 1/350 hasagawa nagato with a few extras and the new tool tamiya yamoto with extras also trumpeter 1/200 missouri with lots of extras, not sure I'm ready to take that on just yet though.

I have been eyeing that 1/200 Missouri for a while. I've seen a couple build ups of it and it's a stunner! I'm not sure the wife will want me looking for a place to put that monster...lol.

I am keeping my options open for the 1/350 Veryfire Yamato though. If you'd like to do a build with the Nagato or Yamato, that would be awesome, but I get it if not. Battleships are quite a bit more of a build vs a cruiser.

mark2 · 2025-01-14T16:35:36-0500

Been wanting to start working my way through the floaty stash for a while so this might be a good opportunity.

Calico Jack · 2025-01-14T17:00:46-0500

mark2 said:
Been wanting to start working my way through the floaty stash for a while so this might be a good opportunity.

Sounds great! I have one or two items on the way for the build, so might be week if that works for you.

mark2 · 2025-01-14T17:20:45-0500

That's OK for me, it'll be a slow build as I always have a few on the go and go back and fourth between them.

Calico Jack · 2025-01-14T17:31:51-0500

Great! Will be a bit slow if a build for me as well, have a ton of PE and add ons as well as colder weather in my spray booth.

mark2 · 2025-01-14T17:42:15-0500

It's probably gonna take me a week to find my etch stuff, model room could do with a tidy lol

Calico Jack · 2025-01-14T19:21:41-0500

I cleaned up the workbench and received an new cutting mat for the birthday... now where did my glasses go?

TimM63 · 2025-01-14T23:33:47-0500

I will be watching this one closely. Look forward to seeing all the builds.

Pantherman · 2025-01-15T05:24:29-0500

Calico Jack said:
Would anyone be interested in a group build? Either Indianapolis or any other WWII Cruiser? Just let me know, doesn't have to start right away.

I may join in a couple of weeks as still looking for a 1/350 ship. So many to choose from. Pantherman

Pantherman · 2025-01-15T05:28:38-0500

Pantherman said:
I may join in a couple of weeks as still looking for a 1/350 ship. So many to choose from. Pantherman

Maybe this one. Pantherman

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Calico Jack · 2025-01-15T07:19:08-0500

Pantherman said:
Maybe this one. Pantherman

That would be a great!

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