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1/700 Tamiya USS Saratoga CV-3
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Greg Kimsey
Well-known member
I mean, if yer gonna build it ya may as well push your comfort barriers to the limit. Looking forward to this!
hamchuck
Active member
Wow, this thing goes together quick. I haven't actually assembled the flight deck or island and stack. I've made the subassemblies and I'm just test-fitting. Just I remember from Tamiya, it just all clicks together.
The only hiccup I'm having is that I'm trying to order PE from Tom's Modelworks and PayPal is being screwy. Well, I'll figure something out.
The only hiccup I'm having is that I'm trying to order PE from Tom's Modelworks and PayPal is being screwy. Well, I'll figure something out.
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
I did not realize that the Saratoga was used all through the war though it received a number of hits and had to spend time in dry dock several times. All the war films talk about the Lexington, The Hornet, The Enterprise, and the Yorktown, and I can't remember ever hearing anything mentioned about the Saratoga. I had thought it had been retired before the war.
hamchuck
Active member
Yes, she was a bit of a magnet. After the last hit they relegated her to a training carrier for what was left of the war. From what I've read she didn't have the maneuverability of the Yorktown and Essex classes and the placement and speed of her elevators slowed down aircraft handling.
hamchuck
Active member
Oh man, did I get myself in for it.
The 3D print and PE 20mm guns arrived today. Tamiya's actually aren't bad at all, but the Academy ones for the Enterprise are pretty terrible . So I decided if Sara is to be my warm-up for Enterprise, they'll both get them. Enterprise will also get aftermarket 5-inch guns.
May the modelling gods have mercy on my soul.
The 3D print and PE 20mm guns arrived today. Tamiya's actually aren't bad at all, but the Academy ones for the Enterprise are pretty terrible . So I decided if Sara is to be my warm-up for Enterprise, they'll both get them. Enterprise will also get aftermarket 5-inch guns.
May the modelling gods have mercy on my soul.
At least they are not tracks. 
hamchuck
Active member
I haven't had that experience yet. I've built only one or two armor models in my life and they both had vinyl tracks. I'm sure that will be coming, though.At least they are not tracks.
hamchuck
Active member
I've got some airplanes from Tom on the way to fill the flight deck up a bit more, plus some extra PE for the Enterprise.
I think after these two ships I might have to do a couple projects a lot lighter on the extras. This gets expensive!
Rhino
Super Moderator
Consider this as well. Every time you add an accessory to a model kit, you create the opportunity for a flaw. 2 of the best ship modelers I know paint everything else first, then add the painted p/e, and carefully glue it on with teensie drops of c/a.
The deepest, darkest, ship model secret is that after it's all said and done, we touch up the glue shinies with Testors Dull-cote and brush.
I use Infini elastic rigging line. The 45 denier stuff is still the same scale diameter as your arm, but it looks convincing and is easy to install with a little practice.
Al, If you already know all these tricks, belay my last and be a happy guy!
hamchuck
Active member
Yeah, I know I'm sticking my neck out but I can't help myself
.I was thinking the same sort of thing about adding the PE later, rather like how ships are fitted out after they're launched. It's nice to know it aligns with their technique!
I was wondering about what to use for rigging line, thanks!
Rhino
Super Moderator
Expert ship models builders such as Mark Karolus, Richard Sliwka, David Waples and Carl Musselman all paint horizontal surfaces first, then, shooting up at an angle, painted the verticals. A little touch-up at the deck/bulkhead line is needed. I learned my "tricks" from men such as these. I am pleased to pass on their techniques.Yeah, I know I'm sticking my neck out but I can't help myself
I was thinking the same sort of thing about adding the PE later, rather like how ships are fitted out after they're launched. It's nice to know it aligns with their technique!
I was wondering about what to use for rigging line, thanks!
Uschi is in cahoots with AK Interactive in Spain. They sell a dinky piece of elastic rigging line for a ridiculously high price. Given your location, this could prove geographically advantageous to your USS Saratoga effort.
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For the record, I do not include myself in this group of "expert ship model builders" even though I build every model I produce.
I am exceeded by those that build for absolute historical accuracy.
In most cases, TLAR Models ship kits are built with interesting box artwork in mind, with the kit contents and necessary rigging.
My expertise and passion lies in the precise making of the Masters for molding. I create the "canvas" for these "artists" to do their "artwork".
I feel I bore our membership with my endless stream of scale nautical obscurities.
I recently joined X to better promote my hobby shop efforts. @TLARModelsChris
I have only just begun to bore the rest of the Globe with such.
hamchuck
Active member
Ah, and I see lycra thread is used for fly-tying also. I wonder if I can get more thread for the buck that way.A suggestion?1/200, 1/350 Black Ship Rigging 110 Denier - Medium (45m / 145ft) Infini Model IR1101B
Buy 1/200, 1/350 Black Ship Rigging 110 Denier - Medium (45m / 145ft) by Infini Model (INF-IR1101B). Shop model ships & boats by scale Misc online at BNA Model World.
Aside from the flight deck, the horizontal surfaces are pretty narrow on a carrier, catwalks and the island. It's going to be a challenge.
Not much for social media, but I found your website. Nice!
Rhino
Super Moderator
I wasn't much for social media either. I wanna sell models. To be honest, it's repetitious and boring the piss right out of me.
So many bots and imposters.
I did contact the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security about the story of kindness of the officers and crew of CGC Active.
I now return you to your regularly scheduled USS Saratoga thread.
So many bots and imposters.
I did contact the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security about the story of kindness of the officers and crew of CGC Active.
I now return you to your regularly scheduled USS Saratoga thread.
Rhino
Super Moderator
Tell all your US-based friends about the website! I can ship internationally, but all the VAT and other such taxes are on the buyer. I don't have that tax certificate.
Not that he sales tax free, he just doesn't pay them.
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