1/350 Trumpeter USS North Carolina
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I was thinking about going to Chicago to see the U-505 but the wife brought up the point of not wanting to be shot by some gang banger with only a handful of IQ points.
March as one, Don't look back
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
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Yeah I know that some areas of Chicago are pretty bad. But, IIRC, where the museums are located is in the “safe” part of town near the lakeshore, and not in the “hood”. Just like any other major city with it’s good parts and bad parts. Some areas are more affluent, well serviced, and well policed, than other areas.
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Re: 1/350 Trumpeter USS North Carolina
When I was a truck driver I drove through Chicago several times. I wasn't sure from one visit to another if the roads would support me or if the bridges, which were full of rust, would hold. Other than that, I agree, there are some areas that are protected and "safe", if any place is truly safe.
I sanded the plates last night and besides knocking off a couple during the process, which were replaced right afterward, I think it turned out really well. I will be spraying a black base on the hull and deck tonight. Then comes the hull camo, spray the deck fittings grey, mount the deck and install the wood veneer. Of course, not all in one night.
Pictures will defiantly be coming when that is complete.
I sanded the plates last night and besides knocking off a couple during the process, which were replaced right afterward, I think it turned out really well. I will be spraying a black base on the hull and deck tonight. Then comes the hull camo, spray the deck fittings grey, mount the deck and install the wood veneer. Of course, not all in one night.
Pictures will defiantly be coming when that is complete.
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Here is a quick pic of the NC in her black hull camo. Next come the grays. Really not much to see.
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Just subscribed, better late than never. I am getting myself ready for potential downsizing and removing many kits to storage but the wooden ship model purchased for the group build remains in easy reach, in the hopes the deal will be struck where building begins.
S’wonderful to see a new project from you. I will follow closely!
S’wonderful to see a new project from you. I will follow closely!
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Thanks Bruce, that's nice of you. I hope to meet everyone's expectations.
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Re: 1/350 Trumpeter USS North Carolina
Just keep doin’ what you do! All the best! I was watching a model train diorama where the fella building the waves was working with layers of glue soaked toilet paper tissues. Seems like there are ideas a-plenty from diorama builders for waves and ripples... always a pleasure to see your work!
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The hull camo is on. Next is installing the deck.
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Re: 1/350 Trumpeter USS North Carolina
Your making rapid progress here!
Obviously you have too much free time on your hands...
Obviously you have too much free time on your hands...
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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Re: 1/350 Trumpeter USS North Carolina
Agreed! On both points. Come on by!
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..