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Topic: 1:72 PT-109 Final Reveal |
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David Waples |
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Posted on: Jun 26, 2010 - 8:52pm
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Greetings,
On Thursday I completed this model after attaching the cradle to the hull and then to the laser etched base I made for her. I took more photos and used a software product called Helicon Focus which takes multiple photos focused in segments from closest to furthest and automatically assembles them into a single all in focus photo. It's an amazing piece of software. I also showed her off at our ship club meeting today where my friends Jerry and Denny made fun of me in a good natured way. Anyway, here are the final reveal photos...
Check out the dials on the instrument panel
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smallwi
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Posted on: Jun 26, 2010 - 9:03pm
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David,
An insanely nice build. How did you determine that there should be a canvas spray cover on the after 50 cal mount?
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David Waples
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Posted on: Jun 26, 2010 - 9:41pm
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Thanks Bill,
This photo of the 109 indicates that the canvas spray shield is in place. Also the photo that we believe to be the 109 next to a 77' Elco has the spray sheild in place. Good question.
Dave
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Jun 27, 2010 - 3:23am
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Dave
I love it. The base is really cool. Don't you think this model would look good in my Exhibit. I better not say that too loud, Will Day will yell at me and tell everyone I will be at your door step waiting.............
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BobPic
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Posted on: Jun 27, 2010 - 6:13am
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Great model making and superb photos. You have a right to be proud. Thanks.
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TheBridge
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Posted on: Jun 27, 2010 - 7:34am
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Dave,
Nice work and nice to see the strive for accuracy so well executed!
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Jeff D
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Posted on: Jun 27, 2010 - 8:52am
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Very very nice David, and I like the way the b&w image came out. The base is perfect for the boat, highly detailed without taking away from the model.
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FRANK |
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Posted on: Jun 27, 2010 - 12:03pm
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Hey David-
Just an awesome piece of work, from one scale modeler to another! I love the base and it ties in perfectly with the model! Very well done!!
Congrats on a fantastic effort!
Frank Ryczek, Jr.
Modeler/Friend RON-10 PT-169 " ZEBRA SNAFU " Base Tulagi
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smallwi
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Posted on: Jun 27, 2010 - 3:57pm
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David,
I hate to admit how many times in the last forty years I have seen that photograph. Regardless, I had never noticed the convas shield before. Good eye, I would have missed that detail.
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TED WALTHER |
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Posted on: Jun 27, 2010 - 4:17pm
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David;
The boat turned out great, as did the cradle. I love the base, Fantastic job!!
Take care,
TED
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