CA-72 Project (700)
1September 20, 2022051021: Kit upper hull is split to accommodate different stern in initial Baltimore class cruisers.
2September 20, 2022051021: Fit was not optimal; improved with styrene doubler plates.
3September 20, 2022051023: Flare of fo'c'sle part needed work.
4September 20, 2022051023: Flare of fo'c'sle part needed work. Clay is for ballast.
5September 20, 2022051023: Stern after assembly and sanding.
6September 20, 2022051023: Stern after assembly and sanding. White shim was necessary to hide seam.
7September 20, 2022051023: Three-piece turrets require seam work.
8September 20, 2022051108: Initial paint on deck and turrets.
9September 20, 2022060108: Measure 33-18d Camo applied. Hull colors are MM Acryl 5-L, 5-H, and PS Acryl 5-N
10September 20, 2022060108: Measure 33-18d Camo applied. Deck Hull colors are MM Acryl 20B and 5-O.
11September 20, 2022060130: Looking up to Daddy...
12September 20, 2022060130: CA-72 and CV-10 in two scales: 1/700 and 1/1200.
13September 20, 2022060204: on her bottom
14September 20, 2022060324: Initial outfitting complete
15September 20, 2022060324: Initial outfitting complete
16September 20, 2022060324: Initial outfitting complete
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19September 20, 2022080628: Installed in custom case
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USS PITTSBURGH (CA-72) in 1/700 from Trumpeter kit. OOB with minimal upgrades.
