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[Bear43]

You are doing a great job on representing the ol' gal.

 

[GaryG64]

You are doing a great job on representing the ol' gal.

Thanks, Mike

 

[Edbert]

Kind of leaning to no weathering, but then again if I do it would be subtle.

You didn't ask for a vote, but I'm on the "very slight" side

 

[GaryG64]

I finally have all of the deck guns. Still more to complete.
This has been a fun build. It seems to really moving along quickly. I honestly have no idea where I'm going to display this gal, at 20" long and 4" at its widest point... possibly a floating shelf?

 

[TimM63]

Looking forward to seeing the finished project. I really like this build. Great job.

 

[GaryG64]

Looking forward to seeing the finished project. I really like this build. Great job.

Thanks Tim!

 

[Pantherman]

I finally have all of the deck guns. Still more to complete.
This has been a fun build. It seems to really moving along quickly. I honestly have no idea where I'm going to display this gal, at 20" long and 4" at its widest point... possibly a floating shelf?

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That's some mighty fine work, deserving of a prestige display case maybe. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

That's some mighty fine work, deserving of a prestige display case maybe. Pantherman

Thank you, PM

 

[Edbert]

I honestly have no idea where I'm going to display this gal, at 20" long and 4" at its widest point... possibly a floating shelf?

Since you're a fellow Texan, may I suggest something like this?

 

[TimM63]

Since you're a fellow Texan, may I suggest something like this?

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Why do you have to be a Texan to have something like that?
Only Texan's have guns? That would be really scary.

 

[GaryG64]

Since you're a fellow Texan, may I suggest something like this?

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Love it! And the shelf isn't too bad either.

 

[Edbert]

Why do you have to be a Texan to have something like that?
Only Texan's have guns? That would be really scary.

Nah, I figure Texans (and a few other states) are the ones who would not be offended.

Having said that, I feel a little offense at my own post...

Carry handle, gigantic optic that is either offset or partially blocked, VFG within inches of magwell, phone-cord, and dangling. I think it is just a very old picture that google gave me.

I do like his magnetic release, I think that is better than the smart-card types that work like your hotel-room doors.

 

[TimM63]

Nah, I figure Texans (and a few other states) are the ones who would not be offended.

Having said that, I feel a little offense at my own post...

Carry handle, gigantic optic that is either offset or partially blocked, VFG within inches of magwell, phone-cord, and dangling. I think it is just a very old picture that google gave me.

I do like his magnetic release, I think that is better than the smart-card types that work like your hotel-room doors.

I did see a couple things missing. Off set iron sights and most importantly AMMO!!!
LOL

 

[GaryG64]

Got one of the 2 cranes built and 6 of the big guns assembled. And some railing.
There is still so much to do even though some steps are quick.
But taking my time is what it's all about.

 

[Edbert]

Looking great Gary!

 

[GaryG64]

Looking great Gary!

Thanks!

 

[GaryG64]

Here is a pic I found of, what looks like the initial stages of restoration and what the Texas looks like before being refloated for the remaining restoration, which may take up to 2026.

 

[wjbrandel]

Looking good there

 

[GaryG64]

Looking good there

Thank you

 

[GaryG64]

I had a near catastrophic accident.
Something fell on the ship knocking a few pieces off and only broke an anti aircraft gun and the top of the conning tower was detatched, and a couple of life boats. The cranes and big guns are not glued down, yet and they tumbled onto the floor.
Thankfully I was able to restore these parts back on.
I shudder to think of how horrible it could have been had I not caught the ship.

Oh. And to keep up to par. I did loose a tiny part... as I usually do. Lol
But, it is not a loss that would be noticeable.

I have never worked with so many PE parts as this ship has. My duck-billed tweezers are getting a workout.

Anyway, on with life.

In the background you might see my horse doing a head-stand. Ha! :-þ