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14 October 2016, 04:06 AM | #31 |
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Amazing work, thanks for sharing.
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Some progress. Lots of work left
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19 October 2016, 01:08 PM | #33 |
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USS Guam CB-2 in 1/2400
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22 October 2016, 01:24 AM | #34 |
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Some more progress on Littorio. Main and secondary armament finished, painted, hull and armored deck painted. I have a few railings left and the aircraft handling equipment and then the hull will be done. Couple days worth of work.
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1 November 2016, 09:02 PM | #35 |
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Little update:
I've been on vacation so not much has happened this week. The case arrived and I was able to install the Italian eagle. Most of the painting is now finished and the sub-assemblies are waiting on final touch up and details. The hull details are ready to go too; all painted and laid out on paper plates and covered with cellophane to protect them from damage or a light breeze. Tonight's task is to finish all of the hull detail so I can permanently mount it to the base. how to print screen on pc
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Truly amazing Joe. Thanks for the update and keep them coming.
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I have 2 suppliers. One off the shelf guy and one custom guy. This one is off the shelf but all of my smaller ones are custom jobs. I can send you contact info for both if you need some cases.
The Italian Aquila emblem is an off the shelf casting.
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Looks great Joe.
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Thanks Tim!
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Wow. What a fun hobby you have got.
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Some progress on the quarterdeck detail
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So cool.
Love these pics.
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holy sh1t, i would throw that thing against the wall so fast! i would never have the patience to even attempt something like this. incredible!
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Thanks! Been doing this a lot of years so I just approach things methodically with a plan. I rarely make any "OMG" type mistakes. Nothing frustrating about it, just time consuming. Slow and steady and all that
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Absolutely incredible work! Thanks so much for showing these. I wish I had the patience!
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Finished the IMAM Ro43 recon aircraft. They still need their radio aerials but I'll install those on the ship. The wings are paper thin stainless steel, struts are all stainless and the radio aerial will be tungsten wire
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Joe, this is truly amazing.
Thank you so much for sharing!!! I have subscribed because I am fascinated.
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Thanks Carlos!
You should give it a go!
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Had 3 uninterrupted days to work, so here is the fruit.
No rigging yet, but here are some quick and dirty shots
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Amazing. Love seeing your work in progress.
Thanks for sharing.
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Awesome, the details are incredible!
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Next project, HMS Montagu. British Battleship built in 1901.
This is a drawing I did this week of the ship. Most of my ships start out as concept art so I get familiar with the equipment and general layout. I usually do a couple drawings from different angles image post
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Just incredible Joe, thank you for sharing this passion.
Have you ever thought about watchmaking, seriously I think you'd be a natural.
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Ha! I don't need any more hobbies!! I spend too much as it is
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My latest drawing of HMS Montagu
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Wow, that latest project is extremely impressive
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Here is the hull casting of HMS Montagu
image hosting no sign up If I get some time later tonight, I'm going to get the casting flash cleaned off and get her ready to begin construction.
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