On the workbench I am doing the USS Bonhomme Richard 1/750 kit. I am doing this for a friend who served aboard her in the 50's.
This kit is so detailed I had one of those "What was I thinking" moments.
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The instructions at times look like rocket science.
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Included were some PE or Photo Etched parts. Although this is pretty cool I am sure it will become a big pain in the you know what.
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Looks ok for now but will look better after some putty work.
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Also need to number the doors in yellow. No decals so will paint these details in myself.
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Got a great deal on a holding vise from Hobby Lobby. Used a gift card I got for Christmas. This vise will be really useful in all of my projects. Doubly so when I get back to my USS Constitution. Had to put that on the back shelf until this is finished. I have til May to get this one completed. It will be a great birthday gift doncha think?