Making this a waterline model

I've decided to build this as a waterline model because there are some inaccuracies below the waterline and I like waterline models anyway. Masking tape was used to mark the waterline and guide the cutting. I found that by using short length's of tape it is easier to keep the tape straight on the waterline. Xacto saw does the trick. Next, removing the molded railings since I'll be using photoetched . This was also a job for the xacto saw but it was quit a tedious process and I really made a mess of it in a couple of places. Nothing some putty and sanding can't fix though. Started attaching the bulkheads and hanger deck sides along with the gun tubs on the sponsons. Something I've learned from building older kits like this one. In order to keep the frustration level down I try to remind myself that decades ago when these kits were first sold they were really toys. They were not the well detailed and well fitting kits we see today from Tamya, Trumpeter etc. So even after a lot of fitting and filling it still might not look quite right. Just sayn'.