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    JSC Indianapolis in 1:400

    Thanks Brad, but trust me, there will be time to show the world my true beginner status. I don't know why the thumbnail views are not showing up now.....they started ok, but the remaining symbols are still clickable to enlarge the photos........can anyone explain here?...........Ed
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    JSC Indianapolis in 1:400

    JSC Indianapolis 1:400 Flip the hull over after the glue dries and say good-night! Click to enlarge
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    JSC Indianapolis in 1:400

    JSC Indianapolis 1:400 Flip the hull over after the glue dries and say good-night! Click to enlarge
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    JSC Indianapolis in 1:400

    I then placed the upside down hull section in the magnetic gluing jig (from Micro-Mark tools) and commenced to glue in the formers using Aleene’s Tacky Glue. This glue seems to work for me and was applied with toothpics. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it….if things start warping down...
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    JSC Indianapolis in 1:400

    I then placed the upside down hull section in the magnetic gluing jig (from Micro-Mark tools) and commenced to glue in the formers using Aleene’s Tacky Glue. This glue seems to work for me and was applied with toothpics. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it….if things start warping down...
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    JSC Indianapolis in 1:400

    JSC Indianapolis 1:400 Reading thru some previous posts, it appears that this may be a larger challenge than anticipated, but nary shall I become discouraged as I know that I will have plenty of help……RIGHT? The Indy hull comes in 2 sections…..fwd and aft. I started with the fwd...
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    JSC Indianapolis in 1:400

    JSC Indianapolis 1:400 Reading thru some previous posts, it appears that this may be a larger challenge than anticipated, but nary shall I become discouraged as I know that I will have plenty of help……RIGHT? The Indy hull comes in 2 sections…..fwd and aft. I started with the fwd...
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    JSC Indianapolis in 1:400

    Well here goes. Now that I have gotten my feet wet with the 1/700 DN Dreadnought, it is time to extend myself a little further. Since I am still at the lower end of the learning curve in paper, I wanted to attempt something in a larger scale, but at the same time, not so intimidating as to...
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    JSC Indianapolis in 1:400

    Well here goes. Now that I have gotten my feet wet with the 1/700 DN Dreadnought, it is time to extend myself a little further. Since I am still at the lower end of the learning curve in paper, I wanted to attempt something in a larger scale, but at the same time, not so intimidating as to...
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    DN 1/700 Dreadnought

    Hi Jim I really appreciate the helpful comments....and WOW...just finished reading the full thread on your SS Krakow. What a wealth of information, accompanied by great photos. Still learning how to navigate and use this site, but having great fun. Will definitely start the Indy soon...
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    DN 1/700 Dreadnought

    Thanx for the compliments. I have built plastic on and off for a number of years but this is my first full build in paper.......and I'm hooked......another convert! Next project....one step up in size, the JSC 1/400 Indianapolis. I understand it's an old kit, but looks pretty straight...
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    DN 1/700 Dreadnought

    My DN Dreadnought is finally near ready for shipping out. Latest photos in my personal album. This was great fun and an excellent project for honing rookie skills......and ya can't beat the price! Thanx Roman, for gettin me hooked!!............