Subject: USS Indianapolis 1:700 scale
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:12:39 +1300
From: "Randall" <topofthedrive@xtra.co.nz>
To: <Ship_Gallery@modelwarships.com>

Hi Modelwarships,
                          Here are some pictures of my Tamiya 1:700
Indianapolis, John Darlington and I have been experimenting with his digital
camera. I have used the Toms Modelworks photo etch set and WEMs colourcoat
paints. Not too much more work was required to make good representation of
the Indy. I have modified both masts to make them more accurate and one the
kits Seahawk float planes has had it's wings folded back and placed inside
the starboard hanger door. I had alot of trouble bending the WEM photo etch
twin orelikons into shape and ended up modifing the kit guns.The floater
nets in the baskets are made from rolled up squares of pantyhose. Rigging is
from streched sprue and the sea on the base is household pollyfilla painted
with artists oils and a coat of varnish.
                             Pete Randall,  Auckland New Zealand


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