beefy66 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Looking great Chris do L'Arsenal not do something like what you are looking for beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 22 hours ago, beefy66 said: Looking great Chris do L'Arsenal not do something like what you are looking for beefy Thanks ,had a look ,nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 The only 1/700 deck stuff I have found is US Navy, which are sufficiently different that you might as well start from scratch. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 This is looking seriously good, especially the PE masts. I thought trying to do this sort of stuff in 1/600 was bad enough! One of the most distinctive features of ARK were those extensions forward of the cats to the catch the bridle after launch. I can see the waist cat one is in place. I assume its a separate piece still to be added to the bow cat? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Peter’s casting is second to none, but even he’d struggle to get the bridle catcher cast in a single piece with the entire flight deck. But yes, it’s there. The prospect of making not one but two 965 double bedsteads is not one I view with unalloyed pleasure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Answer to the aircraft ,yes it will have then all,Phantoms Buccaneers,Gannets,Wessex and Sea Kings. I will go into more ,when I get to then.Just to say I will be using others makes, mainly so it will be a fuller flight deck.I asked Mike from Starling about vehicles for carriers.Hopes to have something out in the future. Taste of what,s to come 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 7 minutes ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Peter’s casting is second to none, but even he’d struggle to get the bridle catcher cast in a single piece with the entire flight deck. But yes, it’s there. The prospect of making not one but two 965 double bedsteads is not one I view with unalloyed pleasure! From the beginning when making single or double bedsteads ,I cut the mesh screens in half and only use one,I find this makes less clutter and easy to make.So see were they should be bent in half ,that's were l cut it. 🤣 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 11 hours ago, Chris Hewitt said: From the beginning when making single or double bedsteads ,I cut the mesh screens in half and only use one,I find this makes less clutter and easy to make.So see were they should be bent in half ,that's were l cut it. 🤣 Interesting insight into the etch Chris. I discovered from Peter Hall/Mike McCabe this week that this etch can be purchased separately, so my order is in! All I need to do is resurrect the work I started on the old Fujimi Ark a few years back and create an Ark for the etch to fit! Where did those F-4's come from? Cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 22 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Peter’s casting is second to none, but even he’d struggle to get the bridle catcher cast in a single piece with the entire flight deck. But yes, it’s there. The prospect of making not one but two 965 double bedsteads is not one I view with unalloyed pleasure! Thanks Crisp. On reflection it was a bit of a dull question really! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) Hi Terry They are the Trumpeter 1/700 U.S. F-4J Phantom II,item no 03423.not easy to find ,if you do, buy then.Should have said,have one of the P.E. sets and spares sets of decals,for ship and aircraft Chris Edited September 5, 2018 by Chris Hewitt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 On 9/5/2018 at 11:03 AM, Chris Hewitt said: Hi Terry They are the Trumpeter 1/700 U.S. F-4J Phantom II,item no 03423.not easy to find ,if you do, buy then.Should have said,have one of the P.E. sets and spares sets of decals,for ship and aircraft Chris Thanks Chris. My etch arrived from Starling Models so am happy now! Will watch your build with much interest. I may succumb to the Atlantic Models kit, in which case I would look at doing the Fujimi Ark as Eagle of same era. Currently reserching the difference between Eagle and Ark. A lot I know, but key is Hull is same basis it looks like. Very ambitious plans I am sure you will all suggest! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 There was a Fujimi Eagle too. Just saying... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Found this http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/dio/hms/eagle-700-kd/kd-index.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 4 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: There was a Fujimi Eagle too. Just saying... Yes, there is that. I'm assuming that both Fujimi Eagle and Ark releases were similar enough to build their respective modern refits, from either kit. And as I'm tempted by the Atlantic Ark, and I already have a Fujimi Ark partly started, I could switch that to become Eagle, without the need to purchase a third. Nautical slight of hand, or madness on my part .....? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 42 minutes ago, Chris Hewitt said: Found this http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/dio/hms/eagle-700-kd/kd-index.html Thanks Chris, just checked that out, very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Chris Hewitt said: Found this http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/dio/hms/eagle-700-kd/kd-index.html Ooh, that’s a bit nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) Well that's Ark nearly finished,she is screwed to the base,anyone who has the kit,will know how heavy the hull is,its heavy.😎 Just aerials to fit and gloss the base,then can move on to the aircraft.Anyone going to the Aberdeen model show next Saturday 15th September,will see Ark Royal.Might be aircraft ,will have to see,with work getting in the way. Edited September 10, 2018 by Chris Hewitt 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 That's me started the airwing,I'm using Trumpeter Phantoms x8,Orangehobby Buccaneers x5,Gannets x3,stolen from HMS Victorious Orange hobby,you get 26 aircraft for this ship,probably too many for her,trouble is,you get plenty of Sea Vixens,but only 6 Buccaneers,so I will have to replace then,same with the Gannets,Seakings also from Orange hobby and L,Arsenal Wessex for the plane guard.I,m using these makes,because,their wings are already cut so easy for folding the parked versions and can get spares.Yes that's Vic in the background and updated so she fits the correct airwing she comes with.The model comes with decals when she was recommissioned in 1958 ,however the airwing is from the late 60's before she was decommissioned.Now with the spare decals from Ark Royal,I can restart "Vic" 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Looks great Chris but I will have to wait until Glasgow to see ARK in person 👍 beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Oh that is nice. I have been wondering about getting this kit. But seeing your superb rendition makes me think I should. I have still have to finish my Invince though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 I have put over 70 photo,s on F.B. .they are public .1/700 HMS Ark Royal by Atlantic Models. https://www.facebook.com/Chewitt13/media_set?set=a.10214774492050671&type=3&fb_dtsg_ag=AdxdZECx-8GEIYpOpiEFStgqEJlgr6oiTuC9CfPUBXhkoA%3AAdwvQB6oZIaRo8oZfHmxMiONn34yxOIsJL81BLc84pIGtQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Looking great! Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Very impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Brilliant stuff!! It’s really annoying that no company has thought to produce a proper IM kit of such an iconic ship in her final (and arguably most celebrated) configuration, whether 1/700 or 1/350 (Airfix... are you listening?) or even 1/200 (Go on Trumpeter... you know you want to...!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Nocoolname said: r 1/350 (Airfix... are you listening?) o Yes Airfix, listen up! Great work Chris, really looking like the Ark proper! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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