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Turret pictures: Turret C the first I assembled, I built by placing the face on, the main body then the rear. It assembled reasonably well. Turret B I assembled the face plate to the main body then placed the sub-assembly over the frame. Finally adding the rear plate. this worked better and...

I know it has been awhile but here are some progress updates. The kitchen is almost complete, the counter tops are tiled and grouted, all the trim away from the counter tops is installed. I have to admitt that even the kitchen has taken a slight back seat as the summer has a lot to offer...

Additonal pics. :wave:

Well I decided to work the artillary. The barbets and the turret frames with barrels are under construction. In the first photos have the barbets framed. The next series show 2 of 3 completed internal turret structures. I used the kits barrel holders and built a basic tool for leveling the...

Well some progress has been made on both fronts. Floor grout is in and sealed. Next will be the counter tops. That will commence this coming Saturday. On the Rodney additional work has been completed and the bridge upper works are well under way. :wave:

You can buy the complete set of barrels seperately. They include the 40mm and you'll need the big guns anyway. I too have this kit and purchased the radar set with the barrels. I did not purchase the tubs, I believe they are too expensive and paper looks great when the barrels are added. The...

Second set. the kitchen is with tile, minus appliances. The grout will be added tomorrow. My wife does not know she is on the web site but here she is. :wave:

It's been a couple weeks, lots of work, golf, kitchen, and some Rodney. The last two weekends spent installing ths sub-floor and tiles for the kitchen. By back is killing me, too old to bend over so much. I did squeeze in some Rodney as well. The bridge tower is well under way. I cut out the...

Mike that is a fantastic model. She looks great. I also love the display case. After watching your build I have contemplated building her to sit next to my Paris. It is remarkable how little effort the French put into upgrading their assets between the wars. These two would look fabulous side...

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Finally; The light is begining to appear at the end of the tunnel. I finished the cabinets. Next step is the sub floor. I also managed a few minor additions to Rodney and got to witness 2 terrific hail storms on Monday, a real rarity for central NY.

Latest installment. The cabinets arrived Friday. Thursday night I got a little further on Rodney. The second deck is done framing. This is a fun model and I can't wait to get to it more once I am done cabinet hanging. I spent all day Saturday and Sunday finishing the kitchen prep. Started...

Thanks Jim; This is the last of Monday nights work. The foward superstructure is strickly old school. No reinforcement possible and none tried. I used the built in tabs, a little oversized due to the fold width adds a bit to the length. Also the upper surface is a little wavy. The cabinets...

OOPS, forgot the pics.

I took a few more shots since we actually have some sun here in central NY. At this point I laminated the superstructure 1st deck level and painted the hull. I tried to get a contrast showing the decks. I the last group of photos I placed my other 2 Fly models USS Portland and IJN Nagato for...

Update on the projects; Kitchen - 70 hrs, Rodney 22 hrs The Kitchen is proceeding, the cabinets will leave the factory Monday and the preperation is almost complete. The wall opposite with no cabinetry has the waynescoat (what ever they call it) in stalled. Spent the last weekend stripping...

Another 1.5 hrs Thursday evening, some work on the two shafts and the rudder. The kitchen got an hour of touch up spackle. I rolled the shafts over wooden dowels. This hull has been a pleasure so far and I will paint it while the kitchen paint dries this weekend. We are finally suppose to...

I started using balsa for only the main decks, it was much easier to cut and simply does not warp like heavy card stock. It was so much easier to cut and sand that I just started using it for the bulk heads as well. You have to be carefull glue the decks in place as white glue is still the best...

Status report. Hours: Kitchen 47 hrs Rodney 19 hrs Progress: The kitchen is fully wall boarded and the first coat of paint is complete. I little more putty and sanding. No pictures of this stage. The Rodney is progressing. In the 1st photo I have started papering the hull. I used black...