Battle of Coral Sea Yorktown CV-5

[scottie3158]

Just when I think you can't add anymore detail, you go and prove me wrong. Cracking build mate keep it going.

 

[BigGreg]

 Paul thanks for your constant support and of course all of you guys.
Today l had to make a massive correction..the ceiling was way to low...so l had to remove all the kit's structure that is marked with red crosses..now it fits good and at the correct height.

 

[BigGreg]

Dear all here is today's update on the diorama...the roof is finished but l'm waiting for some extra pieces..so today l tried to make one plane...it went well but still need corrections like changing the wheels, adding the antenna and the canopy...enjoy

 

[Mickc1440]

This really is an amazing build Greg

 

[Jim R]

Very impressive Greg. Your detailing just keeps getting better.

 

[BigGreg]

Thanks Jim and Mickc.
Well l just found out that Yorktown at Coral Sea did not have F4F folding wings only F4F3s(the wings don't fold)..so l will make some corrections..have a nice day

 

[BigGreg]

Dear all here is today's update on the carrier for the diorama battle of Coral Sea...finally l recieved the winches for the carrier so not a lot but necessary so...enjoy

 

[rtfoe]

Hi Greg, great build and what an epic. While you're making corrections to the plane wings have you thought of making the props work? We were flabbergasted when the gold medalist in the recent event for ships had his squadron start up and stop every 5 minutes on the deck of his 1/350 USS Sangamon or Gambier Bay...one of the Princeton aircraft carriers. The ships radar swivelled at the right speed as well. What gobsmacked us was the props started slow and then revved up then slowed and stopped. Hope you can do this. I'll forward a video once I find it and put it in a separate post.
What you're doing is fantastic and hidden from view once put together. Hope the hangar shutters are large enough for viewing your work. Lighting would greatly help enhance this effect. Keep it up.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[Airborne01]

I totally agree with Neil - just superb work throughout!
Steve

 

[BigGreg]

Thanks Richard for your kind comment but l will not make any movable parts and l don't know yet if l will put leds or other illumination in the hangar..
Thanks Steve for you kind comment.
So here is today's update on the carrier for the diorama battle of Coral Sea....l removed the made up winch and put the new one in the stern...plus l'm correcting the wings of the F4F-3...enjoy

 

[Andy the Sheep]

Thanks Richard for your kind comment but l will not make any movable parts and l don't know yet if l will put leds or other illumination in the hangar..
Thanks Steve for you kind comment.
So here is today's update on the carrier for the diorama battle of Coral Sea....l removed the made up winch and put the new one in the stern...plus l'm correcting the wings of the F4F-3...enjoy

Definitely enjoying it, Greg.

 

[BigGreg]

Dear all here is today's update on the carrier for the diorama...well l didn't do a lot but the cranes had some minor issues that were corrected...there u go

 

[JR]

Wow, think we should rename you Greg as Mr Detail.
Great save on those planes with the new fixed wings .

 

[scottie3158]

Greg,
I'm loving the attention to details.

 

[BigGreg]

Dear all, sorry if there were no updates...on the carrier...so first of all thank u all for your comments and support...
Well here are the updates....enjoy

 

[BigGreg]

Ah the sote is back..l was worried...feel better now...
Dear all...after a pause due to temperatures way too high to paint...here is today's update on the diorama battle of Coral Sea...first color moduladion of walls of the hangar...the floor will be coorectly painted in the near future...enjoy

 

[boatman]

Ah the sote is back..l was worried...feel better now...
Dear all...after a pause due to temperatures way too high to paint...here is today's update on the diorama battle of Coral Sea...first color moduladion of walls of the hangar...the floor will be coorectly painted in the near future...enjoy
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YOU are gettin there greg keep it comin an nice modelin
chrisb

 

[rtfoe]

I'm on the same plane as Neil repeating what others have said...amazing amount of work put in Greg.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[scottie3158]

Greg,
Really good to see this back in the go. I was missing my fixes of brilliance.

 

[BigGreg]

Thank you all guys...l felt bad l didn't say anything but it was waaaayyy to hot and l built some sci fi space marines...if you want l can post that in the right section...anyways...here is today's update on the diorama battle of Coral Sea...2nd color modulation with lighter grey in the hangar and beginning of the color weathering on the hull...enjoy