Welcome to my Web site
I chose Revells’ Cutty Sark as the launch project because there are a large number of these kits out there in closets, attics and modelers collections, waiting to be built. Also, this kit builds into a pretty impressive ship model, no matter where the modelers’ skill level is.
The plan is for this site to grow over time, featuring a different model about every month. Previous models will be archived for reference and new visitors to the site. As you may have already noticed, this site is written in a blog foremat with the latest post on top and previous posts in decending order. I hope that modelers will find this website enjoyable and useful and will visit often……………..John
Unrep hose and finnishing details
I finally started working on the aircraft. As with the rest of the kit, there is a lot of flash to cleanup. The kit decals look good and applied easily. PE from GMM includes the boom and rigging for the tilly crane along with an assortment of crew figures which add a certain amount of realism to the flight deck.
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Radars and other Antennas
SPS-30 scratch built. |
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Mast
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Pictures from 2005 July 4 Turnaround Cruise
the gun deck looking fwd. The large white structure is a portable generator. |
The Main Mast and Pinrail. Note the Bell, PA speakers and security cameras. |
Gun Deck Port side looking aft. As a modeler I was shocked to see the deck is actually painted black! |
Constitution from the stern. |
Port side Main Channel and boat. |
Gun Deck. Note the fluorescent lights and sprinkler. |
Gunner firing a salute. |
A cashe' of American Flags that will be flown when the ship is underway. |
Mizzen mast pinrail. |
A sailor going aloft, note the safety harness. |
1812 American Flag being hoisted. |
Ships Bos'n standing lookout. I was surprised how high the bulwarks are. |
One of the many American Flags ceremonially flown during the cruise. Note the helm. |
View through a main deck gun port. Some of the many small craft escorting the Constitution. |
Me about to board. |
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