I plan to build a 1/426 scale version of the model 'USS Arizona Today' in Pearl Harbor Museum.
I will use the Revell 1/426 USS Arizona and Shapeways 1/429 Arizona Memorial Model.
I will post more soon as this is my first time on this forum.
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Sat Jul 27, 2019 3:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
I plan to build a 1/426 scale version of the model 'USS Arizona Today' in Pearl Harbor Museum. I will use the Revell 1/426 USS Arizona and Shapeways 1/429 Arizona Memorial Model. I will post more soon as this is my first time on this forum. |
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
Thanks again David, you have given me some great info and links. I do want to build the USS Idaho, New Mexico class, and the USS Boise, Brooklyn class, both in 1/350. Will post more on this build soon. |
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
I started by assembling the basic model, hull halves, main decks, secondary deck, two turrets and one set of guns.  I inverted the hull and traced an outline.  I measured and took the drawing I got on-line to the copy shop.  Now that I the more accurate images, I can start to copy the destruction onto the model. 
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
I removed the molded on railings.  The red marks the part that needs to be removed. This is how much damage was done when the magazine exploded. 
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
I wanted to try thumbnail [img][img]https://i.postimg.cc/4KxgL5hY/Arizona-hull-001.jpg[/img][/img] Not sure if that worked. Can anyone see this image? |
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
Thanks David |
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
I have been working on the mud line on the hulls and mocked-up the damaged Arizona.  
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
I have been working on this build. Here are some photos.    
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| Author: | Strategos Augustus [ Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
SigEp Ziggy wrote: I have been working on this build. Here are some photos. Hot damn nice progress! I must confess I hadn't noticed this project. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Was curious how to plan on approaching the water? There are couple possible solutions. |
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Fri Oct 04, 2019 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
Thanks for the comment and for showing interest in my build, Strategos! I have found some very thin plexiglas in of all places, cheap picture frames at Walmart. I will post a picture when I buy the size I need. I will display my model at the high water mark so that very little of the Arizona show above the water, and the mooring and memorial will sit right on the water. I have yet to decide if I will stipple the water or leave it clear like the 'The Arizona Today' model. A fellow modeler sent me some photo etch to use on the memorial and the dock, what ta guy!  
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
Working on the hull and getting ready to glue on the decks.  
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| Author: | ModelMonkey [ Fri Oct 11, 2019 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
Thanks Steve, it has been fun until now. The last post I glued the front of the starboard side together, it needs to be blown out. So, I will have cut and bend, fit and sand. It's all part of the game. |
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
I was really slow in responding David, I tried heat from a candle, however, it did not work out as planed. I am creating a bulkhead and will post some photos soon. The problem is that when I bend the hull sides around the forward deck, it wants to slide back towards the rear. Hopefully, the bulkhead idea will solve this issue. |
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
I have actually worked on my USS Arizona build. Here is some proof.  
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
I have been working on the details on the aft deck and put some paint on the Memorial.  
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
Working on the details... 
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
Working on the base for the diorama. 
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| Author: | ArizonaBB39 [ Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
Very nice project, thanks for sharing. |
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| Author: | SigEp Ziggy [ Mon Feb 03, 2020 7:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: USS Arizona and Arizona Memorial - 1/426 scale |
Thanks, Abram. I should post another update soon. |
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