Oh, uh, that's a tattoo, I got that removed. (1/350 Indianapolis build)

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Posted: 10/11/2019 6:48:22 PM EDT

Don't tell me, don't tell me..."Mother." Hahahaha

What is it...

Mr. Hooper, that's the USS Indianapolis.

You were on the Indianapolis?

What happened?

Jaws (1975) - The Indianapolis Speech Scene (7/10) | Movieclips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9S41Kplsbs

So, a few years ago, this happened.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/WTF-Who-was-it-/5-1890498/

Well, it's time to start building. Since one of you weirdos paid for it, you all get to watch me build it.

So this will be a combined Indianapolis/I-58 build thread.

Posted: 10/11/2019 6:55:29 PM EDT

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So duping yourself in a Tech forum from what you posted in GD?

Posted: 10/11/2019 6:57:59 PM EDT

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Not everyone goes into GD, and not everyone goes into the tech forums.

Posted: 10/11/2019 7:25:02 PM EDT

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I didn't watch the video, but I have no idea what you're talking about.

IBTL.

Posted: 10/11/2019 7:28:17 PM EDT

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IBTL.

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A few years ago, someone on AR15.Com bought a model of USS Indianapolis off my Amazon wishlist. No idea who it was. I'm going to do a build thread on it.

Story is in the link in the op.

Edited thread title for clarity.

Posted: 10/12/2019 7:22:40 PM EDT

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And away we go.

I always add weight. Helps to keep the model stable on the shelf.

Removed the molded on detail, etched stainless is detailthe armor belt.

Hull and decks together, armor belt on.

Posted: 10/12/2019 7:37:59 PM EDT

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IN

When I was in Okinawa I R/Ced a 1/350 scale Musashi. I cruised it around the harbor at the nearby fishing village until it hit an anchor rope and went under.

Posted: 10/12/2019 7:45:05 PM EDT

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I want to RC a few of the new 1/200 ships out now.

Posted: 10/12/2019 9:42:11 PM EDT

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Did a bit more.

Posted: 10/13/2019 12:07:53 AM EDT

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Posted: 10/15/2019 6:17:40 PM EDT

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Progress.

Posted: 10/15/2019 7:57:29 PM EDT

[#11]

Big guns.

Posted: 10/16/2019 1:16:11 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/17/2019 8:27:25 PM EDT

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Already ran into issues with the p/e. I lost the footrails for the funnel caps. I'll probably find them in a few months, when they end up embedded in my foot.

Posted: 10/19/2019 10:02:30 PM EDT

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Looking like a cruiser now. I've always thought the Portland class were the best looking of the treaty cruisers.

Posted: 10/20/2019 7:13:33 PM EDT

[#15]

Forward main gun director.

Kit parts.

Upgrayyded

Posted: 10/20/2019 9:49:28 PM EDT

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How do you keep the super glue from drying and clogging the nozzle?

Posted: 10/20/2019 9:53:59 PM EDT

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No idea. I don't do anything. It just doesn't.

Posted: 10/22/2019 5:06:56 PM EDT

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I don't think it's possible to make directions clear enough to let me make something that intricate and cool. nice job!

Posted: 10/22/2019 5:21:34 PM EDT

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They're clear as mud. Pic of the flat piece saying "fold here" and then a pic of the completed part in the model. Reeeeaaally helpful.

Posted: 11/5/2019 5:33:01 PM EDT

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Bridge just kicked my ass.

Posted: 11/5/2019 6:20:09 PM EDT

[#21]

Ladders.

Posted: 11/5/2019 8:10:39 PM EDT

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Starting the crane.

Posted: 11/5/2019 8:25:07 PM EDT

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Why are the turrets so long?

I've always thought our two submarine cruisers w/ 6" guns could've done really well w/ a proper IBM fire director.

Posted: 11/5/2019 8:32:13 PM EDT

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Lots of loading gear. They look longer than later cruiser turrets because they're narrower, since the guns were all mounted on a common slide, instead of independently elevating mounts.I

Posted: 11/5/2019 11:25:06 PM EDT

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Aircraft crane is complete.

Basic kit plastic parts

And the brass upgrade. It doesn't show up, but there is rivit detail on the crane.

Posted: 11/6/2019 7:59:05 PM EDT

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Ugh. Today is ladders, doors, and hatches. And it's short one door. I'll have to use the time honored Navy tradition of scrounging one from another ship.

Posted: 11/30/2019 2:11:35 AM EDT

[#27]

nice! i need to finish my 1:350 scale Benson class DD

Posted: 1/8/2020 1:27:08 AM EDT

[#28]

Pretty awesome.

So you buy the regular kit then the same company makes upgrade parts, or is it a different one?

Posted: 1/8/2020 12:48:38 PM EDT

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Aftermarket parts, but included with the kit. The regular version doesn't come with them.

Posted: 1/20/2020 8:04:08 PM EDT

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Have you ever oil canned a hull?

Posted: 1/20/2020 11:31:22 PM EDT

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No. I have a few ships in my small stash. Just need to figure out which one to try it on.

Posted: 2/21/2020 9:35:19 PM EDT

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What is oil canning?

Posted: 2/21/2020 10:09:56 PM EDT

[#33]

OST.

Cool.

Posted: 2/21/2020 10:43:09 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/22/2020 12:53:01 AM EDT

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Pretty neat!

Posted: 2/22/2020 9:14:06 AM EDT

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Ahh, oil canning. Got it. I've thought about that for airplane models. We go to such great lengths to make them smooth and seamless. And a real airplane, especially old ones are wrinkly as hell. Does anyone oil can on airplanes?

Posted: 2/22/2020 12:24:43 PM EDT

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I've seen a very nice example someone did on a B-52.

Posted: 3/28/2021 10:11:07 PM EDT

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Tonight I resume working on Indy. I'll be building the foremast.

Posted: 3/29/2021 2:25:32 PM EDT

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Wingnut Wings was supposed to produce a 1/32 Lancaster bomber. And the prototype models had oil canning on the fuselage skin.
But now that is probably a dead product. Since WNW went belly up last year due to covid- crazy since hobby stuff like modeling has seen a bit of a resurgence due to people being confined to the homes so much.
I think Fine Scale Modeler might have had an article on oil canning a model airplane many years ago. Used something like a soldering iron and chisel tip to create the effect.

Posted: 3/29/2021 2:38:45 PM EDT

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cool, I've met one of the survivors, and have his autographed book (I can't remember his name atm)

Posted: 3/29/2021 4:41:40 PM EDT

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Wingnut Wings was supposed to produce a 1/32 Lancaster bomber. And the prototype models had oil canning on the fuselage skin.
But now that is probably a dead product. Since WNW went belly up last year due to covid- crazy since hobby stuff like modeling has seen a bit of a resurgence due to people being confined to the homes so much.
I think Fine Scale Modeler might have had an article on oil canning a model airplane many years ago. Used something like a soldering iron and chisel tip to create the effect.

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Ahh, oil canning. Got it. I've thought about that for airplane models. We go to such great lengths to make them smooth and seamless. And a real airplane, especially old ones are wrinkly as hell. Does anyone oil can on airplanes?

Wingnut Wings was supposed to produce a 1/32 Lancaster bomber. And the prototype models had oil canning on the fuselage skin.
But now that is probably a dead product. Since WNW went belly up last year due to covid- crazy since hobby stuff like modeling has seen a bit of a resurgence due to people being confined to the homes so much.
I think Fine Scale Modeler might have had an article on oil canning a model airplane many years ago. Used something like a soldering iron and chisel tip to create the effect.

I remember one they did using a curved hobby blade and sandpaper. Lay out the frame pattern within masking tape, then scrape out a little between the masking. Remove the tape, sand to smooth it out.