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  1. airbob

    1:400 GPM Hiryu

    This is the level that I have completed to date on the continuing upper deck assembly including the bow and stern multiple deck assemblies...This is enjoyable..but still continuing with the problems on of building this with unreadable Polish instructions and diagrams onlywall1....however I think...
  2. airbob

    USS Tarawa LHA1 1/200

    Barry, Now,at home I see it...I guess "homeland security" blocked the image at work!...It looks gorgeous!:thumb::thumb::thumb:
  3. airbob

    USS Tarawa LHA1 1/200

    Barry, .......not seeing anything, dude, except your typingwall1wall1wall1
  4. airbob

    TheWoodEngraver's Practically Perfect Porter is here!!

    Yeah Phil!....I just love this model!!!balloon6balloon6balloon6
  5. airbob

    USS Tarawa LHA1 1/200

    say where? Barry, Again, everyone keeps pointing out how great your pictures are...how do I get to see themwall1...apparently they are hidden under the smiley faces in the corner of this site somewhere?:p....
  6. airbob

    1:400 GPM Hiryu

    The completed main hull assembly minus the roll stabilizer bars and the housing for the main propellers. YEAH!hamr Hiryu hull completed
  7. airbob

    1:400 GPM Hiryu

    same build point with view of above water-line sub-deck assembly...:wave: Hiryu subdeck1
  8. airbob

    1:400 GPM Hiryu

    Here is a picture of the almost completed "linoleum" colored below the water-line sections of the IJN Hiryu hull...next I will add the roll stabilizers and the propeller gear housing..then to the above the water-line sides of the hull...more pictures to follow... Hiryu belowwateline hull assembly
  9. airbob

    1:400 GPM Hiryu

    New bowplate reinforced metal design for Hiryu Trying to show the Hiryu bowplate that I updated with my own reinforced metal plate design...the original was just straight grey...see at Hiryu bow plate
  10. airbob

    1:400 GPM Hiryu

    Yeah! pics are back up...now to take some!!!bounce7
  11. airbob

    1:400 GPM Hiryu

    continuing IJN Huryu build I have rebuilt the hull support structure due to trying to use a new technique for fitting the hull skin sections (apply the joiner tabs below each hull skin section to allow a smooth line from bow to stern on the below the waterline sections) ...however this model is...
  12. airbob

    Boeing Model 307 Stratoliner

    A split drawing of the B-17 and the Boeing 307....maybe of use:oops: ...maybe not:cry: ....all you need is detailing ot your 307 fuselage....
  13. airbob

    Kursk submarine by Fly model

    I have ordered this kit from Krys....and also feel that this build is a most daunting task...especially since due to (not) having 3000 extra sq feet for a showroom like Jim:twisted: ...I will have to reduce it...since I'm building my ships now at the 1:400 scale do you feel that this would be...
  14. airbob

    1:400 GPM Hiryu

    This with the sub-decking finished and the red hull plates added...this is a fun build!:wink:
  15. airbob

    I-36 + four Kaiten japanense submarine

    An excellent build of a very interesting project!...great job!:grin:
  16. airbob

    S.M.S. Schleswig Holstein, GPM, 1:200, Full hull

    Flu, I have really enjoyed this string....superb build, very clean....and I just love your "recycling effort" with the yogurt cup windshields! Three idea eggs for that! :idea: :idea: :idea:
  17. airbob

    1:400 GPM Hiryu

    I have begun to build my updated version of the 1:300 scale GPM model of the IJN "Hiryu" aircraft carrier...for sake of space...I needed to reduce it to 1:400 scale...this is what I have completed on the frame so far...I got it pretty straight and level....the card stock was the wall mart 110lb...
  18. airbob

    SS-1C SCUD B + MAZ-543 by MODELIK

    I guess I am being paid back for my "lust" for this kit by the Almighty!....again I have not heard from this company (Modelik) on the supposed mail date of 4/17/07....and to insure that this (original) Modelik order will arrive at my residence...all I have to do is order from Krys!:twisted...
  19. airbob

    Russian Mary Rose

    Copitz, Wonderful job you're doing on this ancient ship!... from this interesting site of old paper models...most impressive!!!
  20. airbob

    SS-1C SCUD B + MAZ-543 by MODELIK

    Modelik direct order advisory! I ordered this Scud transporter from Modelik 4/17/2007 and as yet have not gotten this kit...I have contacted them x2 in the last week about this...and have recieved no reply as yet....I see that "The Model Store" now has it in stock!...maybe a word of warning on...