Greenghost Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Hi, I didn't know about this GB until yesterday when reading a topic I noticed the banner in one of you guys. Anyways let me know. Just yesterday I unwrapped the Tamiya 1/700 USS Cushing to represent the USS Johnston. I have been thrilled by the story and the history of the Tin Can Sailors. So this is my first ship and I'm going for the full meal. Edited August 31, 2015 by Greenghost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 The Five Star set needs some fit test as some of the parts don't fit to the kit parts as designed I'm also using the Lion Roar floater baskets And this book as reference for construction and find it quite useful. Finally could you please recommend some Tamiya or Geos Colors to match Measure 21 cano??? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Sweet ! Should be a good one to follow. Happy modeling! Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Guys, 2 questions. 1. Can you recommend the appropiate brass rode size for the mast and where can I get it? 2. Tamiya acrylic numbers for measure 21 camo? Thanks S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hi guys, As I said the 5 stars set needs alot of testing before committing CA. I learned this in the hard way. Now I have this problem in the Union of upper deck and the walls in the main structure. There is a gap between the two parts. Do you have any recommendations on how to fix it?? I thought maybe using Mr. Putty or white glue. Any other idea??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Personally I would use putty or a carefully applied gel type gap filling super glue. You could also thin the putty to make it easier to apply to the needed areas. White glue might not have enough strength/teeth for a large gap and crack. Hope this helps. Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Hi Don, Thank you for the hints. These are better pictures of the problem. Edited August 31, 2015 by Greenghost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) This is tonight's work. 5 5"/38 Mk 30. Resin sanding, blast bags, brass guns, PE leaders and water tight doors. Enough for today. My eyes and finger tips hurts. Oh, by the way the PE parts were attached with PVA glue 50/50 with water. PS: The Peso is about the same size of 1 cent coin. Edited September 1, 2015 by Greenghost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Today I sacrificed one little part to the modeling gods. Does anybody knows what are these gizmos on top of the Mk30 guns?? While trying to bend it one of this flew away...now I need to find how to replace it. Thanks S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenghost Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Today I sacrificed one little part to the modeling gods. Does anybody knows what are these gizmos on top of the Mk30 guns?? While trying to bend it one of this flew away...now I need to find how to replace it. Thanks S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Looks like the gun captain's observation point but big. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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