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Posted: 4/2/2020 6:23:19 PM EDT
[#1]
Really enjoying this thread
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Posted: 4/2/2020 7:29:21 PM EDT
[#2]
@Maccrage
Did you order some of your Submarine kits from the Ukraine? If so how long does it take to get them? I'm approaching 20 days since I ordered 1. |
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Posted: 4/2/2020 7:44:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Maccrage Did you order some of your Submarine kits from the Ukraine? If so how long does it take to get them? I'm approaching 20 days since I ordered 1. A few. And the Delta III(not a IV, I'm tarded) came from Russia. Took about a month IIRC. |
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Posted: 4/2/2020 7:56:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A few. And the Delta III(not a IV, I'm tarded) came from Russia. Took about a month IIRC. That's what I figured that it would take probably a month. I ordered a 1/350 scale Skate....after watching Ice Station Zebra |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 3:10:20 PM EDT
[#5]
I got a Zvezda November kit in today.
Very disappointed in the quality. |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 3:14:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I got a Zvezda November kit in today. Very disappointed in the quality. Genuine Russian craftsmanship |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 3:45:11 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Genuine Russian craftsmanship Just like the real thing 
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Posted: 4/4/2020 12:34:03 PM EDT
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Rain has stopped. Humidity down enough that I'm going to try and get a coat of primer on the boats today.
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Posted: 4/6/2020 5:03:25 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I got a Zvezda November kit in today. Very disappointed in the quality. Crap...I was thinking about buying one of those. |
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Posted: 4/6/2020 6:22:34 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Crap...I was thinking about buying one of those. It's not terrible. But it's not near the level of an AFV or a hobby boss kit. I'm looking forward to my USS Skate showing up whenever. I got this today in the mail 
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Posted: 4/15/2020 4:26:24 PM EDT
[#11]
@Dog1
Ordered 3 more kits on the 14th of last month. They arrived in NY from the Ukraine on Sunday. Left there this morning. |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 11:01:09 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @Dog1 Ordered 3 more kits on the 14th of last month. They arrived in NY from the Ukraine on Sunday. Left there this morning. I ordered mine on the 12th of last month. Mine finally has made it to the United States and hopefully it will be here tomorrow. They sent it registered mail so I guess it's good that I'm stuck at home so I can sign for it |
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Posted: 4/18/2020 8:18:55 PM EDT
[#13]
 Well I'm working on the fleet. I've decided I'm going to number my Virginia class boat 789, USS Indiana. 
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Posted: 4/18/2020 8:26:57 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/9749/received_632726080611128-1374332.jpg Well I'm working on the fleet. I've decided I'm going to number my Virginia class boat 789, USS Indiana. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/9749/789-1374336.png Nice. Hobby Boss Alpha? I opted for the MikroMir. It's one of the ones I'm waiting for. |
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Posted: 4/18/2020 8:30:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice. Hobby Boss Alpha? I opted for the MikroMir. It's one of the ones I'm waiting for. Yeah it's a hobby boss Alfa. It's a pretty nice kit. I got it from Scale Hobbyist. |
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Posted: 4/20/2020 1:44:45 PM EDT
[#16]
I ordered a AFV GUPPY II today from MegaHobby. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Posted: 4/20/2020 7:53:04 PM EDT
[#17]
Ugh. My Lafayette was supposed to delivered today. Got a pink slip. Have to go pick it up because it's too big for the parcel boxes here.
 Damn Uber is going to cost more than shipping. |
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Posted: 4/20/2020 7:55:05 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Ugh. My Lafayette was supposed to delivered today. Got a pink slip. Have to go pick it up because it's too big for the parcel boxes here. Damn Uber is going to cost more than shipping. That sucks. Is the Lafayette kit that big? |
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Posted: 4/20/2020 8:08:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That sucks. Is the Lafayette kit that big? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Ugh. My Lafayette was supposed to delivered today. Got a pink slip. Have to go pick it up because it's too big for the parcel boxes here. Damn Uber is going to cost more than shipping. That sucks. Is the Lafayette kit that big? I doubt it. They probably over-packed it for shipping. |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 3:03:23 PM EDT
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Typical MikroMir. More box than needed. I like that they include decals for the identcal James Madison class. I like the early two-tone scheme, but I also like the Von Steuben with the shark mouth.
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Posted: 4/21/2020 3:13:14 PM EDT
[#21]
I noticed that when my Skate kit arrived, the box could have had 4in taken off of the end of it. I like the Von Steuben with the shark mouth
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Posted: 4/21/2020 3:19:33 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I noticed that when my Skate kit arrived, the box could have had 4in taken off of the end of it. I like the Von Steuben with the shark mouth Yeah, I think this one is going to be Von Steuben, and my Franklin class will get the two-tone. 
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Posted: 4/23/2020 8:50:12 PM EDT
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Does anyone make antenna upgrades for the 1/350 AFV GUPPY II. Like the Clamagore or even better a Migraine style set up
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Posted: 4/24/2020 4:01:20 PM EDT
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Started on my 41 For Freedom. I love the detail on the MikroMir kits, but damn, their fit is atrocious.
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Posted: 4/24/2020 4:36:18 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Started on my 41 For Freedom. I love the detail on the MikroMir kits, but damn, their fit is atrocious. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/145185/20200424_125918-1384204.jpg Yeah I feel the same way their detail is great, but the fit is awful |
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Posted: 4/24/2020 4:40:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah I feel the same way their detail is great, but the fit is awful Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Started on my 41 For Freedom. I love the detail on the MikroMir kits, but damn, their fit is atrocious. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/145185/20200424_125918-1384204.jpg Yeah I feel the same way their detail is great, but the fit is awful Reminds me of garage kits. |
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Posted: 4/24/2020 4:55:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Reminds me of garage kits. Or older Academy kits. I built a Titanic kit for my son when he was in Elementary School and it was atrocious when it came to fitment. The hull was warped, the decks were warped and most of the superstructure was warped |
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Posted: 4/24/2020 8:29:59 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Or older Academy kits. I built a Titanic kit for my son when he was in Elementary School and it was atrocious when it came to fitment. The hull was warped, the decks were warped and most of the superstructure was warped Realistic sinking action? |
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Posted: 4/24/2020 8:46:15 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Realistic sinking action? Lol..pretty much |
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Posted: 4/25/2020 12:22:24 AM EDT
[#30]
Coming along nicely. Filled in the inaccurate panel lines on the sail. I've always liked the look of the Polaris boats better than the Ohios.
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Posted: 4/26/2020 3:26:50 PM EDT
[#31]
Taking a lot of putty to blend the casing into the hull. Luckily, the aft end is good as is.
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Posted: 4/26/2020 3:29:38 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Taking a lot of putty to blend the casing into the hull. Luckily, the aft end is good as is. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/145185/20200426_122428-1387617.jpg I was going to ask about that from the last pic you had posted -- it looked like a separate piece from the hull, and I was betting it was an SOB of a seam to fill. |
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Posted: 4/26/2020 3:31:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was going to ask about that from the last pic you had posted -- it looked like a separate piece from the hull, and I was betting it was an SOB of a seam to fill. Yeah. Then I get to rescribe lost details. |
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Posted: 4/26/2020 3:37:08 PM EDT
[#34]
I like the Soviet philosophy of F-it when it came to streamlining their subs.
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Posted: 4/26/2020 4:05:01 PM EDT
[#35]
"HEY, I THINK SOMEBODY JUST SHOT A TORPEDO AT US!"
I should have liked to build Red October. https://www.amazon.com/Revell-400-Sovietsubmarine-Typhoon-Class/dp/B018FQWFNA |
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Posted: 4/26/2020 6:47:06 PM EDT
[#36]
Fill, let dry, sand, repeat.
 
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Posted: 4/26/2020 6:49:27 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: "HEY, I THINK SOMEBODY JUST SHOT A TORPEDO AT US!" I should have liked to build Red October. https://www.amazon.com/Revell-400-Sovietsubmarine-Typhoon-Class/dp/B018FQWFNA If you want to do a Typhoon, get one of the newer kits. The stern is wrong on all of the old ones. Wrong.  Correct. 
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Posted: 4/29/2020 5:13:17 PM EDT
[#38]
Finally.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 5:17:35 PM EDT
[#39]
Jesus that's a lot of work for that. They should have did a much better job
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Posted: 4/29/2020 5:23:26 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Jesus that's a lot of work for that. They should have did a much better job The old Dragon Ohio was easier. There is a lip on the hull that the casing butts against, so there is just a seam to fill. The "lip" on the MikroMir is pretty much for parts alignment only. ETA: I could be remembering wrong, haven't built one in years, and that was when I didn't really care about seams.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 5:49:59 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Maccrage: The old Dragon Ohio was easier. There is a lip on the hull that the casing butts against, so there is just a seam to fill. The "lip" on the MikroMir is pretty much for parts alignment only. ETA: I could be remembering wrong, haven't built one in years, and that was when I didn't really care about seams. You're right about the old Dragon Ohio. I built it a long time ago |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 6:01:31 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I would go with the 688 boat and Victor 3.... or maybe the November Too bad no Alpha |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 6:01:31 PM EDT
[#43]
Von Steuben and Pogy ready for primer. As soon as the wind dies down.
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Posted: 4/29/2020 6:02:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TX-Zen: Me too Too bad no Alpha Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TX-Zen: Originally Posted By Dog1: I would go with the 688 boat and Victor 3.... or maybe the November Too bad no Alpha Alpha is in the clutches of the USPS, somewhere. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 6:53:43 PM EDT
[#45]
I'm going to call it good. Perfect is the enemy of good enough. Vallejo Plastic Putty definitely shrinks too much when drying.
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Posted: 5/1/2020 8:34:27 PM EDT
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Broke out the spray booth and airbrush. Von Steuben, Pogy, and Thresher get their basic black and red tonight.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 12:19:53 AM EDT
[#47]
I'll shoot the black tomorrow.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 12:40:16 AM EDT
[#48]
Looking forward to seeing the Virignia class.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 12:59:32 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VooDoo3dfx: Looking forward to seeing the Virignia class. Don't have one yet, but Seawolf and Virginia are are both on the list for later. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 1:03:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Maccrage: Don't have one yet, but Seawolf and Virginia are are both on the list for later. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Maccrage: Originally Posted By VooDoo3dfx: Looking forward to seeing the Virignia class. Don't have one yet, but Seawolf and Virginia are are both on the list for later. Well, the Lego Seawfolf I designed will probably be ready after yours.
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