Boatmans 1/200 scale USS HORNET CV8 BUILD AN LIGHTS for the Doolittle raid on japan

BOATMAN · May 22, 2026

BOATMAN · May 22, 2026

AN TWO up near the S/S

BOATMAN · May 22, 2026

BOATMAN · May 22, 2026

BOATMAN · May 22, 2026

AN I MAY have a rest from the planes an fit on the ships guns for a change an then come back to the other 8 B25 LATER what do you guys think ?
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Pantherman · May 22, 2026

BOATMAN said:
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Looking great. PM

BarleyBop · May 22, 2026

BOATMAN said:
a rest from the planes

Sounds like a plan! Unless you're like my brother, who'd eat the stuff he liked least first, then enjoy the rest!
The finished planes look awesome on the deck! I agree, amazing they could fit them all... and still have room to take off... Only just!

Edbert · May 22, 2026

BarleyBop said:
The finished planes look awesome on the deck!

100% agreement BB!

@BOATMAN should be very proud of this.

Ron2 · May 22, 2026

That's going to be impressive when your done!

Marauder1981 · May 23, 2026

Simply amazing, and quite an undertaking by any account! Looks incredible!

BOATMAN · May 25, 2026

Marauder1981 said:
Simply amazing, and quite an undertaking by any account! Looks incredible!

HI Marauder1981

glad you like the work ive done on this ship an planes well i can tell you im stickin at it to get this whole model done but its been a trial
cheers atb
chrisb

BOATMAN · May 29, 2026

HIYA GUYS well i had a think about wheather i had the gumption to finish off these planse an after a good days rest i thought well i know now the best an easyiest way to build them an if i leave it for a few months i'll forget then ive got to learn all over again so i took the bull by his horns an got stuck right back into these troublesome planes before i crack up lol an so now they are all 16 x B25 ARE BUILT an on the flight deck just laid on for now are 15 X B25 as i have got to finish off the ship firstly before i try an spot all these planes on the deck to be gluded down an here they are

BOATMAN · May 29, 2026

BOATMAN · May 29, 2026

AN here ive built dolittles plane in the takien off postion

with his own serail no. on the tails an ive got to find a big box to put all these planes in so they dont get broken as they are very fragile

BOATMAN · May 29, 2026

BOATMAN · May 29, 2026

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Pantherman · May 29, 2026

BOATMAN said:
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Lovin you're work. PM

Ron2 · May 30, 2026

This is a very impressive build! I know you had a heck of a time with the planes but I'd say it certainly paid off!

kevin · May 30, 2026

The spinning props are a nice touch.
Its good to see it all coming together.

BOATMAN · May 30, 2026

CHEERS GUYS for youe nice comments glad you are all likeing it as this has been a very hard build an tediues for me anyway so all your comments makes it all worth while thanks all
chrisb

Littlemarten · May 31, 2026

This will be a fine tribute to Doolittle and his crews, not to mention the Captain and crew of the Hornet.

BOATMAN · May 31, 2026

YES they were all brave men
chrisb

BOATMAN · Jun 4, 2026

HI GUYS well now ive finished the planes thank gawrd phew ive just finishin the guns an firstly the 5 inch gun an ive built an fited on the ship all 8 of them but here just two as if i try an take the whole ship they wont show up as too small

BOATMAN · Jun 4, 2026

an ive built 20 odd A/A guns but just a small pic as they are tiny

BOATMAN · Jun 5, 2026

HI GUYS WELL its been a disarster day for me as i knocked over a half a tin of paint onto the bench an i qiuckly soaked it up into the bin but unknown to me it had also soaked through a crack in my bench down onto jens carpet AAAARRRCCCHHH SO PANIC STAITIONS AGAIN TO TRY AN CLEAN UP HER CARPET an after a half an hr of panicning i eventualy got the carpet looking desincent so she wont notice I HOPE !!!! so shush everybody as what she dont know wont hurt her eh as i was painting the main S/S CAMO an here a couple of shots of it from starb an port sides as i nearly made a big mistake of stating to fit the bridge walkways an such on but rememeberd just in time so it will be easyier to paint on the camo just got to hope i have enough left in the tin to finish the s/s an here the port side firstly

BOATMAN · Jun 5, 2026

AN starbord side shot an yes i know the paint is a bit weak but i dont know if i have enough left in the tin to finish off the s/s

Littlemarten · Jun 6, 2026

BOATMAN said:
it had also soaked through a crack in my bench down onto jens carpet

I recommend getting one of the heavy clear plastic chair mats to go under your chair and under the bench. Saves the carpet and makes it easier to find tiny dropped parts. Also saves your back, as moving your chair is much easier. Office supply stores have them, as do some places that sell furniture.

BOATMAN · Jun 6, 2026

Littlemarten said:
I recommend getting one of the heavy clear plastic chair mats to go under your chair and under the bench. Saves the carpet and makes it easier to find tiny dropped parts. Also saves your back, as moving your chair is much easier. Office supply stores have them, as do some places that sell furniture.

ILL have a look see as could use rubber car mats but thanks littlematen for the info idea but ive never had this happen before not that i can remember but jen found out what i had done an she hardly said a word as i cleaned it up so not noticeble but she smelt the white sprit smell so i owend up oh dear
chrisb

Littlemarten · Jun 6, 2026

BOATMAN said:
ILL have a look see as could use rubber car mats but thanks littlematen for the info idea but ive never had this happen before not that i can remember but jen found out what i had done an she hardly said a word as i cleaned it up so not noticeble but she smelt the white sprit smell so i owend up oh dear
chrisb

Rubber mats on carpet may make it harder to slide or roll your chair. That can be a problem if you ever have back trouble.

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