Guest PetrolGator Posted March 22, 2013 Report Posted March 22, 2013 So, I'm about done with the King George. I'm sort of stuck until I get the photoetch bits that I bought off a guy the other day. I'm.. really unsure of what I want to build next. I have a few ideas. Finish the USS England. I just got the 1/350 20 mm guns and have what may be the last Gator Mask product I'll ever get, sadly. She'll be a full hull on a wood base, lightly weathered for a bit of realism. 1/700 USS Indianapolis + escorting DD. Really, I just love the looks of American treaty cruisers. They're. So. Ugly. But awesome. I also have an old Midship Models USS Henley that I simply want to finish. I've spent a LOT of time sanding/filling/rescribing on this kit and want it out the door, so to speak. The Indy has the Tom's PE set and is a NICE kit. 1/350 Tamiya DKM Bismarck: WEM Ulitmate PE set, wood deck, brass barrels, and all the photo etch AA to make this thing museum quality, if I can muster the skills. Still, this is a long, long term build. Bismarck is one of the few ships I have a ton of resources on. Taffey 3 diorama, in 1/700. I've secured two Fletchers, a Sammy B, and Tom's old but awesome Casablanca-class CVE. The plan is to have the Hoel and the Sammy B still sailing in formation with the Johnston beginning her fateful turn to face down enemy heavies. This is a project that will take a lot of time, love, and effort on my part. Opinions? I've also got a massive stash of various 1/700 kits that I use to entertain myself between big projects.
WildBill50 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Posted March 22, 2013 INDY! With the 350th Academy kit coming out, it could make a nice contrast to see the differences between scales. Good luck on whatever you start...and finish. Bill
Guest PetrolGator Posted March 22, 2013 Report Posted March 22, 2013 I'm leaning that way, Bill. I've been eyeing the kit and even put a few bits together to check fit. Tamiya kits just... fit like silk. I love it. Now, that Midship DD....
sumterIII Posted March 22, 2013 Report Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) My first thought would be the England, your so close to finish now anyway. Edited March 22, 2013 by sumterIII
jagdtiger46 Posted March 23, 2013 Report Posted March 23, 2013 I'd say Taffy 3. I like multi ship displays.
Wilky Posted April 18, 2013 Report Posted April 18, 2013 I hope I am not too late, but I would go with the England or Henley and get one of those two finished. Ron W.
Guest PetrolGator Posted April 18, 2013 Report Posted April 18, 2013 England is in progress in the "On the Bench" section. :) I'm also working on a review for IPMS, so that build will be slowed a bit.
Guest PetrolGator Posted May 3, 2013 Report Posted May 3, 2013 So, I'm about done with the King George. I'm sort of stuck until I get the photoetch bits that I bought off a guy the other day. I'm.. really unsure of what I want to build next. I have a few ideas. Finish the USS England. I just got the 1/350 20 mm guns and have what may be the last Gator Mask product I'll ever get, sadly. She'll be a full hull on a wood base, lightly weathered for a bit of realism. 1/700 USS Indianapolis + escorting DD. Really, I just love the looks of American treaty cruisers. They're. So. Ugly. But awesome. I also have an old Midship Models USS Henley that I simply want to finish. I've spent a LOT of time sanding/filling/rescribing on this kit and want it out the door, so to speak. The Indy has the Tom's PE set and is a NICE kit. 1/350 Tamiya DKM Bismarck: WEM Ulitmate PE set, wood deck, brass barrels, and all the photo etch AA to make this thing museum quality, if I can muster the skills. Still, this is a long, long term build. Bismarck is one of the few ships I have a ton of resources on. Taffey 3 diorama, in 1/700. I've secured two Fletchers, a Sammy B, and Tom's old but awesome Casablanca-class CVE. The plan is to have the Hoel and the Sammy B still sailing in formation with the Johnston beginning her fateful turn to face down enemy heavies. This is a project that will take a lot of time, love, and effort on my part. Opinions? I've also got a massive stash of various 1/700 kits that I use to entertain myself between big projects. Also, add: Tamiya 1/700 Scharnhorst with all the trappings Dragon 1/350 USS Laffey. This was the FIRST kit I ever built. She's uh... spray canned and quite possibly hideous. Still, it's an awesome kit and deserves a total reworking. Some small 1/700 DD just for s**ts and giggles. Orange Hobby 1/700 Graf Zeppelin. Awesome resin kit. Seriously awesome resin kit. I'm tempted to paint her in a "what is" North Sea dazzle in company with two 1/700 Z-class destroyers I have.
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