Tamiya 1/350 Modern U.S.S. New Jersey with extras

[Brett M]

More progress. I think all decks are stuck in place.....IE, I can't take them back off unless I break parts

There are still lots of little details left to add, plus more PE and kit parts. But, I see a light at the end of the tunnel now!




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[navydavesof]

Wow, Brett! This is excellent work. She is really looking good! Do you plan to have the RPV/UAV dome on a platform on the center of the mast?

[steinerman]

Beautiful, Brett!! Beautiful model, beautiful work.

[johndon]

Excellent work, one of the cleanest builds I've seen.

John

[LE BOSCO]

HI Brett
I totally agree with the rave reviews
Really a very nice New Jersey
bravo
cheers
Nicolas

[Brett M]

Thanks Dave, Steinerman, John and Nicolas!

Dave, no I won't be adding the dome (Did NJ have it? I don't recall seeing images of it....) Would be an interesting addition though!

[Brett M]

Little more work tonight. Ladders, some rigging, Phalanx, added antenna to the forward missile deck......stuff. I was hoping the EZ line might sag a bit with heat, but no such luck so far. We will see if I keep the rigging from the main mast to the aft mast. We'll seeeeeee



Ship goes to bed....

[steinerman]

Question Brett: What color did you use on the tops of the stacks? It doesn't look like flat black. Whatever, I like it.

[Brett M]

Question Brett: What color did you use on the tops of the stacks? It doesn't look like flat black. Whatever, I like it.

Model Master Aircraft Interior Black

[Voyteque]

Brett, I must admit that it is a pleasure to watch Your build! As I see that You are nearly finished there comes a question: what next?

[Brett M]

Brett, I must admit that it is a pleasure to watch Your build! As I see that You are nearly finished there comes a question: what next?

Thanks Wojtek!

As for what's next....I have a small stash (20+) other models to be built, one which is the USS Missouri in WW2 outfit.

However, I have a MH-60G PAVE HAWK in 1/35 that's half done, so that will most likely be next, just to clear the shelf of doom.

I am looking at a Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser or the USS Alaska in 1/350......choices!

This image shows some....but it's a year old and is missing a few tanks, an X wing, an AT-ST, an Excelsior, a Bf-109.......etc. But, that TOS startship Enterprise is at least built!

[johndon]

Love the B1 on the shelf Brett - lots of Trek kits I see, just like my stash

[navydavesof]

I am looking at a Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser or the USS Alaska in 1/350......choices!

Holy crap yes! I think it would be really cool if you did a What If (WIF) version of one of those models. I think the concept would fire your brain up and would make an incredible model!

Also, yes, NJ had the RPV dome on the aft mast in the late '80s. Don't forget, all 4 were expected to serve until at least 2010. The upgrades were constant and were planned.

Your build continues to inspire me!

[Voyteque]

Nice stash You have there Brett, impressive!

I personally would love to see Your X-wing build (what scale is this?)!

[Brett M]

I am looking at a Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser or the USS Alaska in 1/350......choices!

Holy crap yes! I think it would be really cool if you did a What If (WIF) version of one of those models. I think the concept would fire your brain up and would make an incredible model!

Also, yes, NJ had the RPV dome on the aft mast in the late '80s. Don't forget, all 4 were expected to serve until at least 2010. The upgrades were constant and were planned.

Your build continues to inspire me!

A WIF Ticonderoga? Hmmm.....Wonder what I could do

As for the mast, well, I have no more railings, so I couldn't add it....I suppose I could dig through the spare PE bin for leftovers, maybe something would work.

[Brett M]

Nice stash You have there Brett, impressive!

I personally would love to see Your X-wing build (what scale is this?)!

I meant to take a new picture last night and show the additions....but oh well!

The X Wing is Bandai's 1/72 scale kit. Bandai has made these little kits of theirs very very detailed for low cost. I was seriously impressed with it when I went though the box. AndyRM101 over on Brit Modeler has been building some of the kits and the work he turns out, seriously impressive.

[Brett M]

No new work to show, but....current closet?



Johndon.....I wish I had room to display the B-1.....but, it's just too big. Maybe I need a bigger house?

[Voyteque]

Yes Brett, bigger house solves many problems

[Brett M]

Yes Brett, bigger house solves many problems

lol.....you'd think 2900 sq/ft would be enough for 3 people and some models!

[navydavesof]

Beautiful progress, Brett! Really looking forward to seeing your next post!