spanner's Tamiya 1/700 U.S.S. 'Big E' Carrier.

[Mini Me]

OK 570...you're for it now! In heavy seas such as yours you'll need double tiedowns at each tiedown point.....two per wing and two at the tail wheel. I'm just unsure of where you are going to find tiedown chains and turnbuckles that small??? :tears-of-joy: :tears-of-joy: :thumb2:

[Waspie]

OK 570...you're for it now! In heavy seas such as yours you'll need double tiedowns at each tiedown point.....two per wing and two at the tail wheel. I'm just unsure of where you are going to find tiedown chains and turnbuckles that small??? :tears-of-joy: :tears-of-joy: :thumb2:

Don't forget the covers over the canopy's!!!!
Your remark brought back some memories Rick.

[spanner570]

Thanks for all your positive comments chaps.

Re. the decals, I've seen you guys fix smaller than these on the excellent modern jets you produce - and a darn sight more than three per aircraft....



Allen. I just paint a light blue/ green first, then I go a bit darker with the same colours until I'm happy with the result.

Speaking of D. Day, it's the 79th Anniversary of the landings tomorrow. I was aiming to get the Omaha Beach diorama finished in time - And I have. Just!



Rick and Doug. You really must try harder.
I don't need to model any of the things you expect on these diddy aircraft of mine.

You see, 'Bull' Halsey has got word that a large land based kamikaze formation is on it's way to attack the U.S. Fleet. Being a bit of a firebrand, and despite the awful weather, he has quickly ordered his fighters airborne. So all the tiedowns and canopy covers have been removed. The pilots are in their cockpits and hanging on, engines warming up (That is why you can't see the props).

Once airborne they hope to intercept and destroy the enemy and then they have orders to head for, and land at Midway Island.

Boing! Oh dear, I seem to be off the hook - Once more.:tongue-out3:

Your Servant.
Boris

[Waspie]

Thanks for all your positive comments chaps.


Rick and Doug. You really must try harder.
I don't need to model any of the things you expect on these diddy aircraft of mine.

You see, 'Bull' Halsey has got word that a large land based kamikaze formation is on it's way to attack the U.S. Fleet. Being a bit of a firebrand, and despite the awful weather, he has quickly ordered his fighters airborne. So all the tiedowns and canopy covers have been removed. The pilots are in their cockpits and hanging on, engines warming up (That is why you can't see the props).

Once airborne they hope to intercept and destroy the enemy and then they have orders to head for, and land at Midway Island.

Boing! Oh dear, I seem to be off the hook - Once more.:tongue-out3:

Your Servant.
Boris

Nice recovery!!! :thumb2: :smiling5::smiling5:

[Allen Dewire]

Ya gotta love a man with a plan!!!........Can't wait to see the finished D-Day dio Ron..........

[stillp]

And once again, Ron Houdini escapes!
Pete

[spanner570]

Pete. Quick thinking, or what!

Ya gotta love a man with a plan!!!........Can't wait to see the finished D-Day dio Ron..........

Thanks Allen. My plan from the start was to try and get it finished in time for tomorrow. (June 6th) I managed it, Just!

[spanner570]

I've been waiting for a nice sky to be able to take the final photos of 'Big E'
Yesterday was such a day.....

Thanks to Karl for suggesting and running this G.B. and a big thanks to those who took the time to post encouraging comments throughout the build. :thumb2:

Here's far too many to finish off this build thread. I'll post some more over in 'Group Builds' asap.















































Cheers chaps and thanks for having a blimp....

Ron

[Geoffers]

Superb job Ron :thumb2:

The real sky in the background brings the whole thing to life brilliantly :smiling:

Geoff.

[Allen Dewire]

Love it Ron!!! The 6th picture with the dark clouds really gives you that feel she's sailing in a storm!!! Great ship, great sea and great photography too Sir!!!...

Prost
Allen

[Neil Merryweather]

Bloody Marvelous Sir!

[spanner570]

Wow, thanks chaps!
Me happy bunny.

Yesterday here, was a great day for photies.

I was stood there twiddling the thing around in a nice blue sky, when out of nowhere came this big black mass of cloud. What a chance opportunity!
Results of this bit of good luck (Mostly in B/W) over in 'Finished G.B.'s.

Thanks again for your positive comments.

Ron

[boatman]

YES THIS DIO is fanstastic 570 BRILLIANT modeling at its best very well done Sir
i love it
chrisb

[Andy the Sheep]

Great model and great pictures too.:thumb2:

[Gern]

I just want to know which escort ship you were on when you took these photos of the real ship! I thought we'd cured you of these ridiculous attempts to fool us by trying to pass off the real thing as a kit!