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Post by scarecrow on Feb 12, 2011 3:04:03 GMT -6
OK, Blueknight asked so here is one photo that I do have. It is a 1/72 scale model of a WWII Flower class corvette which was used for convoy escort and anti submarine work. In fact it had an excellent record for hunting and killing U boats and was used by Britain, Canada and, the US navies. I have almost finished my 1/200 scale Yamato and should have photo's of it sometime before the end of march so hope you all enjoy and hope you don't mind me posting these here? BTW Doug ( Wrongway) took the photo. Attachments:
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Post by ghost on Feb 12, 2011 6:38:50 GMT -6
EXCELLENT WORK my friend! Nicely done. Can't wait to see the Yamato. Feel free to post your pics here! That's what this board is for.
Ghost
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Post by blueknight on Feb 12, 2011 18:07:06 GMT -6
Scarecrow,
Many thanks for posting the photo and what a photo it is! You did a beautiful job sir. Looking at the picture you see a ship at sea not a model and that speaks to your craftsmanship. I cannot wait to see the pictures of the Yamato once it is finished.
I am glad you decided to share this with all of us.
Blue Knight
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Post by scarecrow on Feb 13, 2011 12:07:31 GMT -6
Thanks for the compliments lads. So far I only have 3 ships in the water not including my Yamato. The Flower class, a Fletcher class destroyer and, a WWII S-100 German MTB. I used to have over a dozen ships including 2 subs ( WWI U boat, Typhoon 6ft long and made out of Kevlar). They were lost just before I left Wyoming so I am slowly rebuilding my fleet. I normally have about 3 models in production at the same time so if I get bored with one I just move on to the next for a while. At present I have 5 ships waiting on the slipway for me to start on them. The Yamato has occupied most of my time over the last 18mo's as it will be what they call super detailed.
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Post by blueknight on Feb 13, 2011 13:30:09 GMT -6
Too bad you lost the submarines, I would have loved to seem them in use. At one time I was looking at building a U-boat but funds were not available at the time and I never seemed to have the time to get back to that. With 5 ships in production you have your work cut out for you but I keenly await further pictures of your progress.
The Yamato sounds like an ambitious project but I am sure you will do it justice.
Blue Knight
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Post by scarecrow on Feb 14, 2011 12:23:28 GMT -6
Fear not lad. The next kit that I plan to start once the Yamato is finished is a fully operational WWII German U-Boat in 1/72 scale. I have all the gear just need to put it together. The Yamato kit is by the Japanese company Nichimo, is in 1/200 scale and measures out at just short of 53inches
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Post by blueknight on Feb 14, 2011 13:48:00 GMT -6
I eagerly anticipate pictures of the U-boat in action. I take it these are all RC models? Where did you find the U-boat model? I could be enticed into looking into starting to model again....who knows?
Blue Knight
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Post by scarecrow on Feb 15, 2011 1:45:11 GMT -6
Most of my boats are meant to be static models that you would normally put on the mantlepiece. In fact I think that I was the first ever to convert the Flower class some 20 years ago. It actually works out less expensive that way, and also makes the modelling easier( gives you more time to spend on the details). The U boat is a 1/72 scale kit by Revell and measures about 4ft long. Be quick if you want one though, Revell stopped production of this kit last year. They also make a good 1/72 Gato sub as well. Lindburgh produce two 1/72 Japanese subs. All these kits can be converted to RC. For complete conversion kits for them check out www.caswellplating.com/models/index.html though be warned they can be a little expensive. Thats where I got the kit for the U boat and agonised for 2 years before parting with the cash. The Yamato on the other hand was $280 for the kit ( wife sent to Japan for it though it is available over here), RC system was another $250 ( I wanted a certain 7 channel system that is ancient by todays standards). You can get a good 2.4ghz 5 ch system for around $100. Smoke generator was another $100. So you see it does add up. Then again, my Fletcher Destroyer ( by Lindburgh) about 3ft long I put in the water for about $130 complete
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Post by blueknight on Feb 15, 2011 10:01:31 GMT -6
Thanks for the info. Scarecrow. I always wanted to try my hand at building a RC U-boat and even had thoughts of incorporating a mini-video cam. I will look into the site. Who knows, I may get the bug and try my hand at modeling again.
Blue Knight
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Post by scarecrow on Feb 27, 2011 3:44:43 GMT -6
Here is my latest part of the Yamato. This is one of the float planes that she carried Attachments:
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Post by scarecrow on Feb 27, 2011 3:47:08 GMT -6
If you look close enough you will see the pilot and observer/rear gunner seats, the rear machine gun and, if you look real hard you will just see the joy stick Attachments:
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Post by scarecrow on Feb 27, 2011 3:48:56 GMT -6
Now to put it all in perspective and give you an idea of the size of this plane, yes that is a quarter to the front right of the plane. I had to show this as I am so d**n pleased at the result. Originally the plane is molded with a solid plastic canopy but, I wanted to add more detail. I think I succeeded Attachments:
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Post by blueknight on Feb 27, 2011 10:54:32 GMT -6
Beautiful detail Scarecrow! I knew that with a 1:200 Yamato the plane had to be small in scale and the quarter really puts it in perspective. Outstanding paint job. If this is the quality of detail on the plane, I cannot wait to see the detail on the Yamato when she is done. True craftsman ship old boy but how did you come up with a clear canopy if the plane was a solid cast plastic?? The thingypit detail is fantastic and I thought it was part of the kit for the plane! I will have to pick your brain for ideas between games at D-Day....
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Post by scarecrow on Mar 20, 2011 12:39:48 GMT -6
Thanks again Blueknight. Here is just one shot of the Yamato not yet in the water. I will be entering it in an International competition this year. The comp goes on until November and I have to submit everything during the build from start to finish including photo's. Good job I listened to my wife and brother in law and kept a constant photographic record of the build. Wish me luck? Attachments:
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Post by blackpanther on Mar 21, 2011 6:49:06 GMT -6
looks pretty cool
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