1/350 BB 35 USS Texas by Trumpeter

[BarleyBop]

horizontal antenna

Dunno how complex that was ... Any way to scratch one with brass or styrene Evergreen?
... Only if you really miss it of course

The rest of the superstructure looks great with all those ladders and railings!

 

[Ron2]

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Ok The hull, deck and superstructure and turrets are painted and unmasked. I do have some touch ups to do on the hull. My masking skills are lacking and the tweezers I was using scratched the paint in a few areas sue to my carelessness, but over all I am pleased with how it looks and I see where I need to go differently for any future ships (I have 4 planned).

One thing I am unhappy about is the horizontal antenna on the main superstructure got destroyed some how and I had to remove it, so one part is missing

If you write the manufacturer they are likely to send you a replacement part.

 

[BarleyBop]

write the manufacturer

... Haven't tried that route myself... Yet.
Sounds like folks have had some success, depending on the manufacturer.

 

[Ron2]

... Haven't tried that route myself... Yet.
Sounds like folks have had some success, depending on the manufacturer.

It definitely depends on the manufacturer. Airfix responded fairly quickly and sent me the needed parts. Academy never replied to my request.

 

[wjbrandel]

Dunno how complex that was ... Any way to scratch one with brass or styrene Evergreen?
... Only if you really miss it of course

The rest of the superstructure looks great with all those ladders and railings!

I might be able to make it from wire, but I don't know if my scratch build skills are up to it.

 

[wjbrandel]

If you write the manufacturer they are likely to send you a replacement part.

Didn't think about that route. I may do that. I'll see how she looks after I finish the build.

 

[wjbrandel]

Small parts mounted on sticks and ready for paint.

 

[wjbrandel]

Here is the sign painted

 

[wjbrandel]

More done. I mounted all the guns, the turrets are just put into place. I haven't glued them in place yet.
I have a problem with turret 4, for some reason it does not fit properly. It has to be angled port or starboard, it won't fit with the barrels pointed aft. And some how I didn't build enough small guns, I'm short 2.

With the base it is black primer with a bronze dry brush over it, with the supports I went with a wooden supports. I'm not displeased with it but it didn't turn out like I wanted. I need more practice.

 

[BarleyBop]

So many small guns!
Twelve, just counting those on top of turrets 2 and 4... Those guys must've been deaf after the first engagement!

 

[wjbrandel]

A small update, I've been working to finish the model but between work and life events I haven't had much time. Right now I am going to paint the screws and finish installing 4 small parts. Then I'll be closer to being done.

No photos right now but I'll correct that oversight in the next day or so.

 

[Edbert]

I need more practice.

Do you have a rigging diagram, for when the time comes?

 

[wjbrandel]

 

[wjbrandel]

Do you have a rigging diagram, for when the time comes?

No I don't. I have some old photos of the Texas that shows some of the rigging, I'm planning on looking for some rigging plans though.

 

[wjbrandel]

Here are the photos as promised.
I still have the turrets and aft superstructure
To put on as well as the railing, but I'm closer.

 

[wjbrandel]

Alright, I'm going to call this one done. I still need to put a flat coat on it, that'll be tomorrow. I can see where I made mistakes and eventually I'll build the Texas again and do better job, but overall I'm pleased with it considering this was the first large scale ship I have built.

The only Decal I had a problem with was the name. I went to straighten it up and the darn thing tore on me so I had to leave it and reassemble the decal as best I could.

 

[BarleyBop]

What a fine Ship! Proudly flying the colours...

 

[BigGiraffe]

It looks great!
Best regards,
Kurt

 

[WtShark]

Another fun 50s change is "posterior vitreous detachment" which leads to "floaters " and in some rare situations can be dangerous. I had this happen a couple months ago in my left eye. The floaters were maddening! I was driving and kept cleaning my windshield thinking it was dirty, then I swatted at a "fly" a few times before realizing this was all "in my head". Floaters were irritating for about a month and just about the time they settled down… yup, right eye went.

I started experiencing them last year as well- Like you, and so many others I suddenly had a large blotchy shadow in my left eye. Freaking out I went right to our family Optometrist, who checked it out and explained the whole PVD thing, (thankfully, no tearing). It subsided over the months, but I've recently noticed it's gotten a bit worse in both eyes now. They are slowly dissipating, but it's like I'll see a fly in my peripheral vision, turn my head and it disappears.
While talking to another dr/friend, he explained he'd just underwent a Pars Planar Vitrectomy (not sure about the spelling) and he had some pretty bad PVD, but this procedure removed them all and fixed it. They remove the vitreous fluid the eye, replacing it with saline, which the body absorbs, replacing it with fresh vitreous fluid, in a nutshell. It's a very involved, difficult procedure, so not many Dr.s will do it.
I figure if it got bad enough, I'd hit my friend up for his friend and get him to do it, or at least see if I was a candidate.
Apparently, increasing your krill or fish oil intake can "help"..... not sure if this is legit or snake oil, but worth a shot.

 

[WtShark]

Amazing work!
Well done sir, well done indeed!!!

 

[Ron2]

I started experiencing them last year as well- Like you, and so many others I suddenly had a large blotchy shadow in my left eye. Freaking out I went right to our family Optometrist, who checked it out and explained the whole PVD thing, (thankfully, no tearing). It subsided over the months, but I've recently noticed it's gotten a bit worse in both eyes now. They are slowly dissipating, but it's like I'll see a fly in my peripheral vision, turn my head and it disappears.
While talking to another dr/friend, he explained he'd just underwent a Pars Planar Vitrectomy (not sure about the spelling) and he had some pretty bad PVD, but this procedure removed them all and fixed it. They remove the vitreous fluid the eye, replacing it with saline, which the body absorbs, replacing it with fresh vitreous fluid, in a nutshell. It's a very involved, difficult procedure, so not many Dr.s will do it.
I figure if it got bad enough, I'd hit my friend up for his friend and get him to do it, or at least see if I was a candidate.
Apparently, increasing your krill or fish oil intake can "help"..... not sure if this is legit or snake oil, but worth a shot.

I'll have to look into that. My optometrist told me the floaters eventually settle, I don't quite remember if she said the body will absorb them or not, if not I guess your eye ends up being like a snow globe- give your head a good shake and off you go! That does sound like a pretty involved procedure but it's nice to know it's available. Mine aren't near as bad as they were initially but it can be a nuisance.

 

[Ron2]

Looked it up. No scientific studies back the fish oil. It does help with your eyes producing good tears though and may help with dry eyes.
There are two procedures- this I got from AI.

• YAG laser vitreolysis for carefully selected patients
• Pars plana vitrectomy, which is highly effective but carries meaningful risks such as cataract progression, retinal detachment, and infection

And floaters are not reabsorbed but, and now I remember my optometrist telling me this, your brain learns to ignore them. Kind of like a nagging spouse…

 

[WtShark]

Looked it up. No scientific studies back the fish oil. It does help with your eyes producing good tears though and may help with dry eyes.
There are two procedures- this I got from AI.

• YAG laser vitreolysis for carefully selected patients
• Pars plana vitrectomy, which is highly effective but carries meaningful risks such as cataract progression, retinal detachment, and infection

And floaters are not reabsorbed but, and now I remember my optometrist telling me this, your brain learns to ignore them. Kind of like a nagging spouse…

Yes, I neglected to say that, my Optometrist said the same thing, (as does WebMD and other med sites) your brain will learn to "ignore" it and they'll become less noticeable. I did notice my Left eye's were fading, but as I mentioned, my right is also affected now. They are fading, as time goes by I notice them less, but every now and then, especially if I'm looking at a light colored wall, I'll see them clearly.
The fish/krill oil was suggested by the Optometrist as well, no direct correlation, but she said it can help the eye. Drinking lots of water, sleeping with a humidifier and other things help, but it's a part of getting older. Some are worse, hence the Pars Plana, but I'm not at the point yet..
When it first happened, it scared me- now I know they're a part of getting older, also to be aware of potential risks, such as shadows, decreasing field of view, etc., all a potential indicator of a detached retina, or worse.
I hadn't heard of the YAG Laser, but as I said, I was talking to my friend and noticed his eyes were bloodshot, and he told me about the PPV, which I was amazed by. I told him I also had the PVD (floaters) and he said few Doctors will do the procedure, the risks are too much, but his friend did it and he said he would be willing to ask for me if I ever needed it.
I'm hoping they'll get better as time goes by, like a divorce from a nagging wife.

Sorry to hijack the thread-

 

[Littlemarten]

Very impressive build!

 

[Down Time]

Thanks, 3 however do need a little touch up to straighten the PE.

And after 2 hours of watching me assemble the AA guns, my family is convinced I need therapy .
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So far so good. I'm still not a fan of working with PE

This is the therapy.

 

[BOATMAN]

This is the therapy.

HI Down time yes i hate the stuff to fragile as when i was building my hornet the p/e was crap an it knocked my mojo for six
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