Slartibartfast Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I've been following this build and I have to congratulate you on some serious eye candy. I have the CVN-65 with the Gold Medal etch set and the thought of attaching all those rails make me skeered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 On 1/6/2017 at 9:10 AM, Slartibartfast said: I've been following this build and I have to congratulate you on some serious eye candy. I have the CVN-65 with the Gold Medal etch set and the thought of attaching all those rails make me skeered. haha this is the first time I've attempted using this much PE (and it's a small set!) I wasn't sure I could do it, but stretching it out and building quick models in between has helped. A little more progress from the weekend, mostly on turrets and a tiny bit on the refueling boom. Comments are welcome. I had thought Eduard included the hoses, but....nope. So I think I'll use some thin solder and bend it round till it looks close to the images I've seen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 great to see your still going with this. I haven't checked in here for a while, so you have really progressed since last time Have you had a chance to do an more since January? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 On 3/27/2017 at 4:53 AM, The Madhatter said: great to see your still going with this. I haven't checked in here for a while, so you have really progressed since last time Have you had a chance to do an more since January? I have :) Actual updates! I think I've gotten everything attached to the starboard side that I can, that isn't part of the upper level superstructure. Boats are on, crane in place, etc. Now to pivot and do the port side, then upwards I go. Let me know what you think! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 that is looking beautiful! I just found this on MWS as well so will be tuning in on both fronts :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 6 hours ago, The Madhatter said: that is looking beautiful! I just found this on MWS as well so will be tuning in on both fronts :) Double exposure! Thanks, glad you like it :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 Guess I wasn't exactly quicker with my updates.....but none the less, some work has occured. She looks a mess right now....but it'll clean up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 ...this is absolutely stunning.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 The fast Iowa Class battleships were always my favorite. You are doing an outstanding job on your New Jersey! Regards, Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Keep it up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Massive big update from the past while....I forgot to add the updates on ARC! I did some work! Holy moly....summer hasn't monopolized all of my time yet! This one, of course, focused on the ship...instead of what I was meaning to show. And assembled the rest of the 5" turrets. I'll remove the ladders and start adding PE tonight or tomorrow. I also assembled the after funnel and removed the molded ladders. More detailing to come. Thanks all...comments always welcome. Maybe I'll finish this one this year. Only 22 other models in the stash...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Trying to hold myself to finishing one detail/part an evening right now. Port launch is done and glued in. Aft funnel is smoothed and ready for PE tonight. Didn't get a lot done on the 5" guns, but they're progressing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 More progress made. I'm surprised how many hours zoom by working on this and me not even noticing. Funnel work....all PE on. I'll add the resin SATCOM later once I have everything else ready on it. Primer on to see what areas need more clean up. 5" turrets are getting there. Gaps are filled and I added the PE....um....box to the tops. Ladders and doors tomorrow. Comments as always are welcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Hull repainted and 5" guns done and painted. Might have to repaint the boot stripe. ' Getting there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 More progress. Aft funnel cap painted along with rear mast. Decks painted on the aft missile deck along with railings added. And of course I thought to myself after adding the railings......"Should have painted the Tomahawk launcher mounts first...would have been easier". Oops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 And to yesterday..... More progress from the weekend. I removed the mounts for the CIWS and Tomahawk box launchers from the forward missile deck (I will do the same for the aft, doh!) in preparation for the Veteran Models launchers I purchased. I also patched the Harpoon mounts since I also have those from Veteran. More work but it's really not too far from being complete :O Comments are always welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Still in awe. I look forward to seeing the completed ship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Starboard side cleaned up. Boot stripe fixed. Coming together! I added the stencils just after this for numbering.....but then the sun went away! Larger versionhttps://farm5.staticflickr.com/4301/35821995742_50836be97d_k.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Fantastic work! I have a question, at what stage of the build do you attach your PE railings? I always wait until near the end of the build for fear of bending and ruining them but this can sometimes be challenging to avoid damaging the finish. What is your strategy? Thanks and VERY well done Jersey! Regards, Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 3 hours ago, Don said: Fantastic work! I have a question, at what stage of the build do you attach your PE railings? I always wait until near the end of the build for fear of bending and ruining them but this can sometimes be challenging to avoid damaging the finish. What is your strategy? Thanks and VERY well done Jersey! Regards, Don Thanks Don! As for attching the PE, it really depends on if I can get to it easily before or after painting. For the hull, I attached the PE after I'd painted it, then did clean up after. For smaller details that I can brush, I've attached it after paint. Just depends on what I find easiest really! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Slow but steady wins the race? And from our visit to the zoo while it was in the low 70's... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Looking great Brett! Well done with your PE work too. Its something I struggle with at times keep the updates coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Your work is amazing Brett😲 More pictures please 📸 Cheers, Mr.Happy Iin name only) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 Here's more for you all! Today's work More progress. I think all decks are stuck in place.....IE, I can't take them back off unless I break parts :big_grin: There are still lots of little details left to add, plus more PE and kit parts. But, I see a light at the end of the tunnel now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 mate seriously - that is looking sensational! I'm looking forward to seeing you do the rigging on this beast. Any ideas on what your going to use for it? I hear EZ Line is great stuff. Never used it myself but I might find some for the QM2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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