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Michaels Revell USS New Jersey BB-62 (1982) - Platinum EditionFor my build of the year 2016 I have chosen the Revell USS New Jersey. I stumbled on this kit while I was browsing in WH Smiths in the Metrocentre. I only went in there for a pot of paint :) michael.rolph attached the following image(s):
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Box contentsThe basic instructions are quite clear and easy to follow. Picture 1-2 Color and decal guide Picture 3 Deck guide Picture 4 Etch plan number guide Picture 5 Photo etch assembly and placement guides Picture 6-9 File Attachment(s): michael.rolph attached the following image(s):
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PartsWooden deck stickers Picture 1 Photo Etch Picture 2 Replacement gun barrels Picture 3 Hull and deck Picture 4 Sprue Picture 5-10 Tools I decide to invest in a basic airbrush to hopefully improve the outcome of the painting Picture 11 michael.rolph attached the following image(s):
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Looks an interesting kit and available in Smiths. Be interesting to see what the poor old Swindon shop can offer. Hope you have great fun with your build and it goes well for you. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
COLLECTING 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)all parts now complete just needs building.
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Kit qualityThe generally quality of the parts is quite good but there are some large mold lines on the hull and some of the pieces. Also the deck is rather floppy. Picture 1 First stepsI began by reviewing the basic instructions and the etch assembly sheets. Next I numbered each step on the etch guide and found the matching points in the instructions and added a reference to the sheet. Hopefully this will prevent me from missing out any of the etch when I build each section. Next I ordered the paints that I will need from cornwall model boats and I will begin the assembly once they arrive. michael.rolph attached the following image(s):
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 Hi Michael Now that looks a nice kit and with a bit of fetling will make a fine model with all the extra's the compressor was the same one I bought as my first too it works fine just keep an eye on the water trap and empty it often. Just one last point the build of the year entry title should be noted in the post and not in the title of the build. If you could amend this it would be great and best of luck with your build. Regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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I have this kit in my stash. It's a lovely kit full of extras out of the box. I'll be following your build closely :) Any images I post on my personal builds are free to be used and shared under Creative Commons Attribution license, which means you can do what you want with them, on the condition you mention I'm the author.
Happy building :-) http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Looks a great model. Look forward to seeing her grow. Cheers Chris. On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Looks a nice kit very similar to my entry,my first time with an airbrush too, good luck to you sir. Man he took his time in the sun Had a dream to understand A single grain of sand He gave birth to poetry But one day will cease to be Greet the last light of the library...We were here!
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Good luck with the build Michael, looks like a great choice for entry.... Regards Alan
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That's my curse too. Walk in to spend $5 on some paint and walk out $100 lighter and a bag full of stuff.  Looks like a fantastic kit. Looking forward to watching this build come to life. Good luck in the competition. Lots of great entries so far and more to come I'm guessing. Ron Best Regards,
Ron
On the bench: DeAgostini '67 Ford Shelby Mustang, Hachette Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Agora Models T-800 Terminator
Finished builds: DeAgostini Toyota 2000GT
In the Stash: Losing count...
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Another amazing entry Michael.Good luck. I love these highly detailed ship models.Will be following this with interest.
Carl
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Thanks everyone for the comments. A quick update, all the paint and supplies I ordered have arrived and I have just finished a build of Babylon 5 so hopefully I will being construction this week. michael.rolph attached the following image(s):
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Nice looking kit will follow with interest Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Construction has begun. Hull and deck prepThe first step was to remove some unnecessary details from the hull, deck and tower base, this was achieved using a small saw, craft knife and sandpaper. This was the most time consuming part of the first stage. Once the removal was complete the parts were washed with warm soapy water to remove any mold grease and plastic dust. Main GunI removed and cleaned up the parts for the first main gun. I'm not particularly happy with the quality of the parts so far, the gun base was missing part of the turntable and didn't fit well into the main body of the gun. Picture 1 The require photo etch materials were removed from the sprues and the gun barrels were cut off. Holes were drilled into the remains of the gun barrel bases and the new barrels glued in place. Picture 2 The parts were assembled into sub assemblies and the etch glued in place Picture 3 Once the subassemblies were dry they were glued together. Picture 4-5 One gun down, two to go! File Attachment(s): michael.rolph attached the following image(s):
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The pe really makes a difference, very nice indeed!
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Looking good Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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That looks a very nice start to your build and amazing you picked up something as good as this in smiths. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
COLLECTING 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)all parts now complete just needs building.
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Really nice looking kit, looks like an old one revamped with the etch and decks? nice start following this with interest jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Off to a great start and lots of nice looking etch, it looks very much like Pontos etch right down to the instructions too, I really enjoyed working with Pontos on my Yamato
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