Bigasshammm Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 After 18 months or so I'm happy to say the Indy is complete. If anyone remembers I started this in the Iron Men group build in 2005. Actually started the build on the 70th anniversary of her sinking and just finished it last week finally. This was my first foray into building a ship and I got turned around several times. Kit is from Tamiya and is a really nice kit. I took the plunge and added a Toms Modelworks pe sheet which added railing, stairways, and many other things. It greatly enhanced the kit but not was it small and fiddly. I could only do so much at a time before my eyes and brain couldn't take it anymore. I ended up handpainting the decking which is why there's probably a few small spots that aren't the right shade. All in all I'm pleased with it. A good friend of mine is the grandson of an Indianapolis survivor. This will be going to his house in a nice little case that I bought for it. They recently had a daughter who is named after grandpa and this was meant for her birth but she's now over 1 years old. Grandpa is still with us at the young age of 95 I believe! There aren't many survivors left sadly. On to the pics. I lightened hem so it is easier to see details. more... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 What a ride it was. Kris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 That looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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