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Thanks Dave. Not a lot done since my last update, but a few things. I'm not too happy with the rigging and I think I need to use something different than EZ Line for the main mast to aft mast. There's no sag and it looks weird.

Otherwise, more little parts attached, more to go through in the box. Harpoon launchers are being assembled and I started poking around on the Veteran Models Tomahawk boxes. No clue how I will drill .3mm holes for grab rails. Amusing though that the instructions call for drilling, but the image of a finished box shows the handle on top of the resin, not through.

Comments are welcome.

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Brett Matthews

More work from today. The link antenna at the bow is in progress, hoping I can run the lines on it without destroying the Eduard PE. More antennas added to the superstructure, more rigging, rudders added back (oops) and more little details going on.

Comments/critiques are always welcome!









And the Veteran Models launchers. Oy....

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Brett Matthews

Hello Brett!

NJ looks really great and You are very close to the end. I do not know how does it work but closer I am to the finishing the model, slower I work and I loose focus... Have You got something like this too?

As for the rigging, if I may recommend something, look in here:

http://infini-model.com/index.php/0product/tool-material/

I have bought their rigging for my Mo and I am 100% satified!

Have a great day!

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All the Best,
Wojtek

Completed Models:
HMS Dreadnought 1/350
USS Missouri 1/200

Work in progress:
U-Boat U-552 1/48
USS Arizona 1/200

I really appreciate the effort you have done to blend the bottom of the railings to the hull. Looks very nice and gives a good feeling of them belonging there!

Thanks Wojtek! Yep, I get the same way. I guess I don't see as many "big" things to do, so I let it sit. That and the other 20 models keeps distracting me!

I'll check out the Infini rigging, that may work






Thanks! Definitely is a lot of clean up compared to your Yamato, but...it's the only way I knew how

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Brett Matthews

Awesome work Brett! Very clean build. I've been monitoring your progress and am always impressed by your workmanship.

In regards to getting stuck and loosing focus, I understand. I'm so close on my Iowa and just can't seem to push the last few items.

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Scott

Salisbury, NC
USS Iowa BB61 1943 post refit
1:200 Trumpeter w/ Pontos detail up with deck
USS Missouri BB63 1945 1:350

In planning T2-SE-A2 tanker AO-82

What a beautiful ship, Brett! Everything is perfect. PE is so clean and sharp, painting is fantastic. Truly a 10 out of 10.

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Larry Steiner


Completed: 1:200 USS Missouri (Monster Mo)
Next project: Definitely NOT another big ship!!

Thanks Scott! The last little bit does always get slower. One thing I have to make sure of is that I don't rush when I do work on it, just to get it done.



Thanks Larry! Hopefully it'll be in Finished projects soon

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Brett Matthews

Brett, you're killing it, man. Beautiful work. I am really looking forward to your next post!

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Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance

Still moving ahead.....







And...this is not fun. I'll finish it up tonight hopefully.

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Brett Matthews

Question for those in the know.....rigging, are there actually lines that ran from the masts to the bow and stern? I see them on the museum ship, but I'm having a hard time finding in service pics that are clear enough to show that.

Thanks!

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Brett Matthews

Looking sharp. I like the rigging. Hell, I like all of it!

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Martin

"Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday." John Wayne

Ship Model Gallery

Well, I think she's done.



Now time to break out the Nikon and the tripod, instead of the phone!

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Brett Matthews

What, no helicopter?

Heh, just kidding—she looks fantastic, mate! Your phone seems to make for a pretty decent camera as it is, so I can't wait to see the brace of photos you put up for the finisher.

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Sean Nash, ACG (aircraft camo gestapo)

On the ways:
1/200 Trumpeter HMS Nelson
1/700 Tamiya USS Yorktown CV-5

In the stash:
1/35 Italiari PT-109
1/35 Tamiya "Pibber" Patrol Boat
1/350 Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-10

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4403/368 ... fcc8_k.jpg



https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4379/362 ... 7255_k.jpg



Completed pics
viewtopic.php?f=60&t=165821

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Brett Matthews

very very nice...

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Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199.

Hi Brett,
Incredible amount of effort and work. Looks really nice and clean at the end.

I really enjoyed following your build- it is sure one to be proud of! Now, get that thing in a case before the dust lands!

Regards,
Timothy

Thanks everyone! It was definitely a challenging first of it's kind build for me. When you're used to building 1/48th jet's or simple starships, it's quite a change!

Hopefully I'll be back soon with another ship. I just need to sneak in an order and have it delivered when the wife isn't home to see!

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Brett Matthews

Hi Brett,

Congratulations on such an impressive build! Very clean and sharp PE work, and the rigging looks great.
Looking forward to your next ship project!

Aur

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On the way:
1/350 Tamiya DKM Tirpitz Nov 1944

1/350 scratch-build HMS Lion never built battleship (1938)

Completed build:
1/350 AFV Club Japanese Submarine I-58

And our artworks!