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An International Build

Started by R.F.Bennett, February 24, 2009, 07:22:48 AM

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R.F.Bennett

This Build is on hold temporarily.
"The Dude Abides"

Joe

Good Morrow, Gents,

I am a bit late catching up on this, but it seems a delightful notion to me.  I am afraid my rookie skills and home shop are limited to woodworking, but if that is satisfactory with the gang, count me in.

Joe

lastvautour

As the original multi-national build is on hold Ray and I are doing a smaller version of a two person group activity.

We present USS Preston in 1/400 (?) scale. Ray started it some time ago and gave it to me as part of my winning from the modeller of the year contest. The Preston has since received a new rear gun platform deck and some new main bridge details and a forward deck gun. The stacks have been removed for convenience. More photos will follow as construction continues.

Lou
P.S. I am no longer able to commit to building the hull for the original USS Brittanic build.

dave_t


lastvautour

Guns have been installed and railing has been started on the rear gun platform. Ray, what colour have you been using for the upper deck area? Also not in the photo yet, the torpedo tubes have also been started.

R.F.Bennett

Tamiya Acrylic J.N. Grey XF-12 in hindsight, I should have sent the paint with the model.  :-[  :P
"The Dude Abides"

lastvautour

Torpedoes are loaded as well as all the gun emplacements. If we only had propellers!!!

dave_t

Are you looking for a volunteer propeller maker?

lastvautour

I have them started but not finished yet. I could leave the propeller gear off and mail the ship to you for attachment of the propellers!!! Something to think about in the new year.

Lou

lastvautour

The shipyard is working full time over the holiday season. Probably will be asking for double overtime for it too. A shipment of X-12 J.N. Grey was received Sunday.

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The life boats are suspended by the davits and do not touch the deck. Paint will follow after the glue dries.

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Propeller guards have been fashioned from telephone wire. An attempt to use water soaked bamboo did not fair well. Paint to follow etc etc.

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Depth charge holder are installed and await paint.

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Main mast ready for painting and rigging.

lastvautour

Painting is progressing along nicely.

USS Preston proceeding into a fog bank!!!???


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lastvautour


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USS Preston has been placed in the display case and will be shown at my next public showing.

It was quite enjoyable to complete my first joint project. Thank you Ray.