Helo_Dud Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Hello fellow modelers :lol: I thought I’d introduced myself first, my name is Joe Szczygiel, the last name is pronounced “seagullâ€. Anyhow I thought I’d like to join you guys in this build. I received this kit from a great friend as a gift which he traded off a few kits and was so kindly enough to give me. Thanks Arnie! I also like to thank Sean Holliday for some extra decals, jets and 2 great books. For my entry I’m building the Tamiya 1/350th USS Enterprise. I started it last weekend researching it and reading a few books. The Enterprise will be built during the late 80’s. I started of detailing the island structure using stretched sprue and bits of evergreen plastic. The decks rails are Gold Medal Models, another gift from Arnie which he had some extras laying around. Most of the reference I’m going by came from the Detail & Scale USS Enterprise vol. 39. Most of the book covers her in the late 80’s so I feel safe. I’m sure I’ll miss many things due to it’s size and my overall lack of knowledge. This will be my second ship built. My first was Dragons 1/350th Ticonderoga . I built that ship out of box and scratch built the railings using Evergreen rod and stretched sprue. USS Ticonderoga Here is were I’m at this moment of time. Hull seam filled with stretched sprue. I’m looking forward to seeing the many progress postings you guys have to offer. Happy Modeling, Joe S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C-130CrewChief Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Okay, you beat me! Stretched sprew master! :lol: Looks really good! Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Looking very sharp! Blows mine out of the water Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Very nice so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 Small progress but moving along. I used some of the extra ships rails to make up the radar masts. I would of like to used the Gold Medal PE but the cost was a factor. I think it looks much better than the kit radar pieces. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 That is excellent. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modeler85 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 That's looking real good. If you need any advice, by the looks of it you don't, give me a shout. I just finished building that kit. Brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C-130CrewChief Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Looking good! Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nubaba Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hello fellow modelers I thought I’d introduced myself first, my name is Joe Szczygiel, the last name is pronounced “seagullâ€. Anyhow I thought I’d like to join you guys in this build. I received this kit from a great friend as a gift which he traded off a few kits and was so kindly enough to give me. Thanks Arnie! I also like to thank Sean Holliday for some extra decals, jets and 2 great books.For my entry I’m building the Tamiya 1/350th USS Enterprise. I started it last weekend researching it and reading a few books. The Enterprise will be built during the late 80’s. I started of detailing the island structure using stretched sprue and bits of evergreen plastic. The decks rails are Gold Medal Models, another gift from Arnie which he had some extras laying around. Most of the reference I’m going by came from the Detail & Scale USS Enterprise vol. 39. Most of the book covers her in the late 80’s so I feel safe. I’m sure I’ll miss many things due to it’s size and my overall lack of knowledge. This will be my second ship built. My first was Dragons 1/350th Ticonderoga . I built that ship out of box and scratch built the railings using Evergreen rod and stretched sprue. USS Ticonderoga Here is were I’m at this moment of time. Hull seam filled with stretched sprue. I’m looking forward to seeing the many progress postings you guys have to offer. Happy Modeling, Joe S. Awesome work. I had a chance to buy one of these last year. Took one look at all the bits, the planes and sheer scale of model and thought no way. Looking at how much extra work you have put in to actually build it, I sure am glad I made that decision. Based on your work to date; I am certain you will have an impressive model when it is done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Gorgeous work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Wow...Keep it coming! As the others have said, truly stunning work... :( Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thanks for the great comments guys It's a great project. I need to take a break from it for a short while as I have to finish up a few other projects and masters that needed to been sent out last month B) I'll be back at it in the second week of November. Happy Modeling, Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Wow, the scratch build master is at it again and again at what a project Tamiya Enterprice. Yeah baby!! I'm not a boat guy but if I had the choice I would build the big E. The island is looking nice my friend. Can I ask you for one favor... take a lot of photos :) I'm going to save everything your doing here. A Big thanks for a Big E online build. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C-130CrewChief Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Looking like you are giving this one the treatment! Any updates? Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Curt sorry but no up-dates at the moment, I've been busy with a ton of reviews and busy with our club projects. And now that the holidays are here it won't been until after Christmas that I'll get back to work on her. It's killing me though as I look at the giant box everday :D Happy Modeling & Happy Thanksgiving! Joe S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Very nice!! ive got this kit in my collection, and I hope to get it built before I die, haha. The PE looks great, and it add's so much to this kit. Do you plan on building a hanger deck for it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helo_Dud Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Thanks Adam, yes I'll be adding in the hanger deck and whatever else I can do before this GB ends. I can't wait till the holidays to be over so I can get back at this project. Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 How goes the battle Joe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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