discussion BOATMAN's USS NIMITZ CVN 68 BUILD IN 1/144 SCALE

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Now fittin floodlightin to SPS49 radar platform

 

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Christopher,
My apologies it has been a while since I caught this. This is an incredible build the level of detail is astounding.

HI Scottie no need to apologies as ive been off the forum for a couple of wks due to computer crashin an only just back on with a brand new computer an glad you like the build ENJOY THE PIC;S as more are comin
chris

 

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And here we go again :smiling3:.

 

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And here we go again :smiling3:.

YEA Ralph just got to hope this pc behaves :tongue-out::smiling2:

 

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Floodlights fitted on radar mast an 2mm red anti collishion lights

 

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I have fitted two mast formers around the radar mast to give it the right shape

 

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HERE the formers are carryin the floodlight power an neg wires an startin to cover

 

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The whole radar mast is now fitted with resistor's an a mini electric plug an it can be lited right off the deck in case of needin repair

 

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Testin the lights an they ok

 

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Fittin some detail on the bridge roof

 

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Here I have made up the SPS 48 air search radar an these radars all rotate

 

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