I started this kit for GB on another forum so I thought I would share my progress here....

The kit....

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/surfsup63/100_1044.jpg

The hull halves were a horrible fit...

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After cleanup and some of the work done...

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Painting has commenced....

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This is where i am up to now, so I will post some more shots when further along...Cheers Mark

Major painting has been done and Test fitting is now underway.....

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i was just at the arizona memorial a coulple weeks ago, this makes it come together
cool!

That PE crane has got to be microscopic! Do you have any tricks when bending such small parts? Also, did you do a lot of masking when painting the decks, or is it all freehand?

It is looking very nice so far!

That PE crane has got to be microscopic! Do you have any tricks when bending such small parts? Also, did you do a lot of masking when painting the decks, or is it all freehand?

It is looking very nice so far!

When using Photo-Etch, I use an Etch-mate and a pair of Magnifyers and work very slowly and carefully.. When painting the Decks, I spray the overall Deck Colour and then use a fine Brush to do the detail work. Quite often I find that this scale is sometimes too small to Mask some details.

Coming together nicely! Don't think my eyes could do that scale. ;) rr

An update so far. I have started the main assemblies working from the Stern Area up towards the Bow...

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Major Superstructure And most of the Main assemblies are completed or are in place. To say the Forward Bridge area was difficult is an understatement. I spent at 45 minutes Test Fitting, Sanding and Paint touchups before I got it to this stage. I am pretty Happy with ot now but it could be better. I have painted Turrets' 1,2 and 4 With Red Roofs. This was the Colour That she wore as part of Group 1 at Pearl.....

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Most major Parts are now on Board. Just a few smaller Parts to go and some weathering plus Rigging and she shall be finished.........

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Thats really coming along nicely!

Getting there! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Getting there! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr



Thanks for the comments guys....Cheers Mark:wave:

An update on the Arizona. She is almost finished. Just have to add some Railings Forward, A few more Parts, some Rigging and some weathering. Have a Base organised for her so She should be finished by that Infamous Date....Cheers Mark

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Very nice build.

George :cool:

Great job.

Thanks for the comments Gents....Much appreciated. Arizona is almost done. Will post Pics when she is completed....Cheers Mark

The Big A is almost done and dusted. I only have to add the Props, some weathering and the stand and she is complete. Any comments are most welcome....Cheers Mark

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The mighty A is almost done. Just have to the Anchor Chains and some Weathering and she will be my reminder of that fateful day in 41...Cheers Mark

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Looking great! I've enjoyed following your build. You do very nice, clean work. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the comments Paul. My Arizona is now completed. A fitting memorial to the 1177 Officers and Men who are now entombed on board including 17 sets of Brothers and a Father and Son...RIP

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Cheers Mark

That really turned out looking great, Mark - Thanks for sharing your journey! :thumbsup:

My pleasure Kirk and thank you for the kind Comments...Cheers Mark...:wave::wave::wave: