Boomstick Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Getting started on my Academy Indianapolis. She will be water lined with lots of detail using Ponots' Advanced detail set. I highly recommend this kit over the Trumpeter offering. Very well engineered. The story so far... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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rightwinger26 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 She's looking sharp buddy, I.m dying to get my hands on this kit or two. Maybe convert one to Sweetpea, the Portland Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boomstick Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Thanks Bill. I think I'm winning the PE war on this thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) thats just amazing work, I wish I was that good with PE Edited October 30, 2013 by rightwinger26 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boomstick Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Thanks again but most of the credit is due to extremely well engineered and quality PE. (Pontos) Taking a break from said PE, I started to work on the base. This is my first attempt at a seascape so I kept it on a small scale. I must say I like the results thus far. Using a simple method of a thin layer of card board glued to a wood base. I then applied first coat of artist's acrylic paint, darkest blue first. After that I highlighted small areas with a lighter shade to provide some depth. After the first layer of silicone cures, I'll come back and build up the wakes and then dry brushing white. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boomstick Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Finished all of the guns and directors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Absolutely beautiful work, well done! what's your next ship going to be? Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boomstick Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Thanks Bill. Well, no new project will be started. I have IKE to finish for a commission. Also on the table are Trumpeter's 1/200 Arizona, two Gallery 1/350 WASP class ships, and a Nimitz conversion to JFK in 1/350. I have enough to carry me on to Spring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Nice. I'm hoping to get the 1/200th Arizona for Christmas. I got the Bismarck last year, just honing my skills before I start it. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boomstick Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) I sold my Bissy, which I now regret. I managed to finish all of the major assembly of the ship. Now just the little things to be added. Edited November 3, 2013 by Boomstick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Fantastic job! I love the detail on the 40mm and 5 inch mounts, they really bring things to life. Did Academy not provide deck edge railings with the kit. I know there are some Trumpy kits out there like that. From what I have read about the new Trumpy Belfast kit, it doesnt come with them either. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boomstick Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Bill, the Academy kit does not come with any PE. I have the railings but I always knock them off so I save them for last. Yeah, those 40's and 5's from Veteran rock. Great detail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Good point. I always like to build up in levels, and center out. The instructions are more or less guidelines for me. I always find that if I wait to install the rails, there is some part of the ship that is going to get in the way of my hand while I'm trying to be steady and get a good angle to line those delicate parts up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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