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21 Nov 2008 08:12 PM

Well, it's the start of the build season and here it goes. I figured I would start with rebuilding of the beat up turrets. the old ones are made of aluminum sheet and bondo so now it's time to build out of something more durable. I use rubber bars that I get out of printing press folders. We have to change these every week so I have an unlimited supply for my needs. It is light, durable and grinds/ shapes ok. I am not making scale models here, just combat models.




here is the comparison between the old and new



new ones all painted up



quads being made



gun tubs made out of aluminum covered jug caps



finished quad



And the finished turrets. I now go back and pretty them a bit, all pieces are glued together with "GOOP" it works wonderful and holds up well.

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21 Nov 2008 08:51 PM
nice rob, good to see you start out the build season with a bang. im hoping to really kick mine into high gear soon. right now the subdeck is being straightened after some slight warping.
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07 Dec 2008 06:38 PM

alright, now time for decking. first up, the gun decks










now a couple shots of the deck after detail removal (thanks to the yammers at Nats mostly)








then sanded down to wood





first coat of fiberglass resin



and spot putty applied





armor belt windows cut out



and finally primed waiting for details



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08 Dec 2008 03:29 AM
good job rob, im hoping my pics come in soon.
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08 Dec 2008 09:34 AM
It looks great! Good work.
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08 Dec 2008 04:56 PM
Thanks Guys,
I will post more as work progresses. The details ought to make the ship come to life again.
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14 Dec 2008 02:43 AM
Sodak had received her full complement of 20mm and splinter shielding, All deck details are being installed and primed, more to follow...
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25 Dec 2008 06:08 PM

deck details...



















more to follow soon...

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25 Dec 2008 08:14 PM
lookin good. gotta finish my sub decks.
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26 Dec 2008 08:10 AM
Most of these details would look right at home on your ship too.
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29 Dec 2008 07:54 PM
Balsa is on the way and so is the speed controller. Motors are now direct drive with gears removed. Pictures as soon as I can get to them.
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30 Dec 2008 08:06 PM

More deck pictures....













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30 Dec 2008 08:33 PM
WOW She looks gooood man now I have to reach for the stars your setting the bar high my friend [:)]

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31 Dec 2008 03:19 AM
She actually looks better in real life, The pictures make her look "lumpy" I have 1/4 id clear rubber hose on my barrels. I always have that to protect against bb dings from hit barrels. I just painted them black to match. I'm not sure if I'm sold on it yet though...
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31 Dec 2008 03:40 AM
Looks good rob, is it going to stay gray? But yeah, looks really good. Better then my ship for sure : )
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31 Dec 2008 07:52 AM
The black does look different, how does it look sitting out in the sun? It may not standout so much then.
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31 Dec 2008 05:34 PM
The pictures are more stark because of the camera flash. I like it in the light. The boat may return to grey but I am painting it white and black this year to celebrate my last year as a Allied captain. I am Iceman and this is the "Ice Princess", my Norwegian cruise ship [;)]
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31 Dec 2008 05:35 PM
Balsa arrived today... Ok this build is ON!!!!
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03 Jan 2009 04:15 PM

NYBG shipyards reports the "Ice Princess" is fully functional and ready for sea trials.













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03 Jan 2009 06:18 PM
Very nice Rob, looks good. My order should be coming in soon, and ill update you.
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