USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale

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LyleW wrote:This will be fun to watch!

Indeed.... :lashed:
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Wow, this is amazing! I'm thrilled to see this being re-started. Bring it on man!
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Thank you for the words of encouragement.
It worked

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I need to adjust the height and add the list

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Here I'm just mocking up the water depth
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Nicely done so far! Quite an ambitious project. I was happy I put on my shoes on the right feet this morning.
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Looks like you're mid way! (sorry for the pun)
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I did get a little farther on the Arizona

I modified two PVC pipe fittings to add some detail to the turret 'holes'

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I also painted the main hull with primer

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That is a great idea! Well done and she is looking better, well, you know....
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This is really a cool but at the same time very touching.
Looking good!

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Thanks Lyle and Kari
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This is a fantastic project to watch and every update post is quite a feast for the eyes! :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout:
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