Digital Navy USS Arizona 1/100 - Page 2

**birder** · #11 08-30-2008, 03:43 PM

You have embarked on an ambitious project, and looks great!

**Ashrunner** · #12 09-02-2008, 11:43 AM

Thanks Doug...

That's the movie. Sure hope to see it again soon. Donna Reed sure looked great in it 8v)

**eibwarrior** · #13 09-04-2008, 02:53 PM

Here's a quick photo update of my progress...

I've finished #1 turret as you can see in the first photo. I've worked the last few days on the fourth and final main gun turret (#4). I'm about 80% complete with it. You can see the progression below. I've only some minor details to add and it will be complete.

**Barry** · #14 09-04-2008, 03:08 PM

She looks immaculate Elb your concentration far outclasses mine.

got to ask what are you colouring the edges with ?

**eibwarrior** · #15 09-04-2008, 04:43 PM

Thanks a lot Barry. That means a lot coming from you...

For the grays, I use Prismacolor brand "cool gray" markers. They come in shades from 10% to 90%. I use mostly 40% through 80%. These are pricey little markers. About $3.50 USD most places, but I found a place that sells them for $2 USD.

For reds, I use a Sharpie brand red marker. For all markers, I use a light, grazing motion when I edge color, so that I don't bleed. Once markers are broken in well, you can put some pressure on them.

For other special colors, I use Prismacolor brand colored pencils. I have a 30+ rainbow pack of colors. They suit most odd shades or colors.

**Don Boose** · #16 09-04-2008, 06:35 PM

Beautiful photos and superb craftsmanship!

Thanks for the interior shots and for the info on your tools and techniques.

Don

**eibwarrior** · #17 09-05-2008, 12:26 PM

Thanks Don!

I've finished the last of the main guns. Here is a shot of #3 and #4 pointed off the port side, ready for action.

I've now got some clean up work ahead of me. Lots of white spots to kill on the aft deck before I can move on to the catapults, planes and crane. I'll be building hatches and vents for the next few days and I'll start the #3 turret catapult then.

**Don Boose** · #18 09-06-2008, 07:37 PM

Outstanding! I love looking at these images.

Don

**Barry** · #19 09-07-2008, 07:51 AM

keeps getting better all the time

**eibwarrior** · #20 09-08-2008, 02:01 PM

Thanks Don and Barry... I've spent the last couple days building vents, winches, deckhouses and hatches on the aft deck. I've completed almost all of those. I should have some photos up in the next day or two.

Then I will begin the turret #3 catapult.