CVE-9 USS Bogue 1/700
I started with the front elevator, which can be shown in a lowered position. So that this does not look so chunky, this is cut short.
The opening will also provide guidance on the necessary fixtures in the hangar deck. Saw with the sawtool of Trumpeter.
It continued with the nose section. The openings for the anchor chains were drilled on the deck and on the side of the fuselage. In addition, the openings on the front bulge were created.
There was a large gap between the bow deck and the hangar deck, which was closed by means of a plastic strip. Due to the large overhang of the flight deck, hardly anything will be seen. Small gaps in the installation of the bow and rear section covers wer
In addition, the hatches and part of the gates on the side walls were opened.
Then they were glued to the hangar deck. Fits so far quite well.
Since you now have limited insight into the hangar deck, I have used plastic material to show the interior spaces around the front lift as well as simplified in the middle deck area.
This was enhanced by the use of porch doors and ladders. The lowered elevator also took its place.
The hull has already been primed the Haze Gray color to reveal possible flaws.
The simplest means are to cut out, cut and bent the aces.
This is adhered to the existing vertical wall of the kit by means of gel superglue.
The exhaust pipes must be used from the kit. Since they are integrated in the complete deck, they have to be cut out.
The transition via the exhaust pipes are replaced by aces and looks much better.
Among the flak stands are still the carrier structures.
Comentarii
3 22 December 2016, 22:47
Christian BruerHello Björn, I build the kit in 2005 or 2006 as CVE-11 USS Card. I just remember it was a straightforward build without any big problems. I used some GMM PE for radar, mast and railing as well as some Tom's modelwork to detail the airwing.
If I would build her today, I would add some more PE or resin details, like Oerlikon's Bofors, new search lights, rafts etc.
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I'm looking forward to your progress, and again a very promising start 👍
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Christian
24 December 2016, 08:37
Björn LeichsenringThe hangar deck was varnished with Vallejo colors. Light gray on the walls and 5-N Navy Blue for the floor. In addition, the aces were attached to the lower platforms. The rails already hang on the platforms and only have to be bent upwards after painting. Whether good or not will show up during construction and painting. Various doors on the platforms will be added. The carriers in the bow area were glued to the upper deck to facilitate the painting.
5 January 2017, 08:40
Christian BruerVery nice and sharp work with the tiny PE 👍 That comes out really nice.
19 January 2017, 21:35
Bart Goesaertthat's a nice build so far. Makes me think about Marijn Van Gils little gems...
Can I ask why you will bend the railings after complete mounting and not before? I suppose it is for easier painting, but isn't there a big risk for damaging them?
20 January 2017, 08:19
Björn LeichsenringThat's a risk that I will go. I can only try and others advise against it or to do the same.
20 January 2017, 08:49
Album info
This is the model of the CVE-9 USS Bogue, the name of the Bogue class under the escort carrier in the 2nd WK. The kit comes from Tamiya 31711 CVE-9 USS Bogue and is mainly supplemented with aces of FIVE STAR FS700025 USS Bogue Aircraft Carrier Upgrade Set for Tamyia and possibly Tom's Modelworks # 710 Escort Carrier w / Rails. The model will be in the Measure 22 paint of 1942/1943.
After 20 years this will be my first ship again and with accessories. So have a look, if one or the other may not run smoothly. The challenge of Five Star will be a great challenge, as the enclosed construction guide is rather a rough overview, but does not have all the parts available. A lot of research is necessary here.
