Group Build: Historical Warships of WWII

[Calico Jack]

Alas, I've been working (in fits and starts) on the I Love Kit 1/350 Enterprise (could there BE a more historic WWII ship?). But I'm fairly well along at this point, having installed the hanger deck bulkheads, so I don't think it would qualify here. But looking forward to seeing everyone else's!

Michael

Michael join in on the fun. I think this GB is more about coming together and enjoying these builds more so than a GB with guidelines or rules persay. Kind of a break the ice so future GBs everyone will feel more comfortable together. It's all in good spirit of enjoying our hobby.

 

[michaelsatin]

Michael join in on the fun. I think this GB is more about coming together and enjoying these builds more so than a GB with guidelines or rules persay. Kind of a break the ice so future GBs everyone will feel more comfortable together. It's all in good spirit of enjoying our hobby.

Well, thanks Jack, perhaps I will! I'll post some pics after the 24th, if I can figure out how.

Michael

 

[wjbrandel]

Wouldn't you know I have 2 historical ships. The Enterprise CV6 and USS Texas BB35. I may just put my BF109 on hold and join this build.

 

[Calico Jack]

Wouldn't you know I have 2 historical ships. The Enterprise CV6 and USS Texas BB35. I may just put my BF109 on hold and join this build.

Either one would be a great addition to this GB!

 

[Edbert]

Edbert,
Have you decided what color scheme you will do on your Texas?
I am undecided but leaning on Measure 22.

That is a good question, I have not decided for sure.



I think Measure 12 is the coolest, but the kit from Trumpeter is a newer version after the ship was refitted with more AA and fewer 5-inchers.

So that leaves me choosing between 21, 22, and 33. But 22 is what is had on D-day, so I'm leaning towards it too.

 

[scottrc78]

That is a good question, I have not decided for sure.

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I think Measure 12 is the coolest, but the kit from Trumpeter is a newer version after the ship was refitted with more AA and fewer 5-inchers.

So that leaves me choosing between 21, 22, and 33. But 22 is what is had on D-day, so I'm leaning towards it too.

I have the 1/700 kit and I am leaning towards Measure 22. M12 would be a good one but like you said, would require some backdating of the deck arrangements. With M22, I like the contrasts between the dark sea blue and light 5N. I am not crazy on masking and painting the deck though.

 

[Edbert]

Fighting the urge to drill out those portholes, would that be a mistake? I know they could be sealed but does the way this was molded indicate they are open or closed?



I'm afraid I'll have a lot of questions, this is my 1st ship in well over 40 years.

 

[scottrc78]

Fighting the urge to drill out those portholes, would that be a mistake? I know they could be sealed but does the way this was molded indicate they are open or closed?

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I'm afraid I'll have a lot of questions, this is my 1st ship in well over 40 years.

They don't have the blast covers dogged down, or even molded up. With bridge windows, I normally drill them out and fill them with Liquitex glaze, white glue, or if large enough, I place clear acrylic sheet behind them. It seems to add more dimension to the bridge than leaving them molded.

 

[Calico Jack]

Well getting excited to see all the builds starting in a few days! So how many do we have participating?

 

[scottrc78]

Put me down for the 1/700 Trumpeter Texas.

 

[Edbert]

I have the 1/700 kit and I am leaning towards Measure 22. M12 would be a good one but like you said, would require some backdating of the deck arrangements. With M22, I like the contrasts between the dark sea blue and light 5N. I am not crazy on masking and painting the deck though.

There's this paint scheme, from a video game I am fond of and one of the main reasons I wanna try to build a boat



Talk about a pain to mask, yikes!

 

[Calico Jack]

There's this paint scheme, from a video game I am fond of and one of the main reasons I wanna try to build a boat

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Talk about a pain to mask, yikes!

I have the same scheme on my Texas in WoWs...lol. Look me up sometime for a division (Cpt_CalicoJack - Salty Rogue Pirates clan).