USS Edwin A Howard DE 346 project- progress update 4/4 p.6

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Thanks Lyle. That is a small area to be working in, so it’s lots of tweezers and needle files..... :whistle:
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That makes it even more impressive. Way to go Carlos, this looks great so far.
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Stikpusher wrote:Thanks Lyle. That is a small area to be working in, so it’s lots of tweezers and needle files..... :whistle:
How about something for a size ref? I don't build these at all...1) way to tiny for me and 2) I don't do ships...to much fiddle/faddle for me. I deeply admire those that tackle these projects, though.
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Here we go... for scale reference, the obligatory giant penny photo...

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Okay, now I'm really impressed. Sheesh, that is small.
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LyleW wrote:Okay, now I'm really impressed. Sheesh, that is small.
Thanks Lyle. It is small indeed. This project is going to push my skills past what I’ve done before.
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You are amazing, Carlos! That is one of the smallest work areas I have ever seen! The brass mesh is spot on! Excellent work, sir!

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Thank you Bruce. So far it’s equal measures of passion for the project, precision for all that tiny stuff, and headaches for the “repeat as needed” until I get it right... :whistle:
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Minor progress today. I had to re arrange the configuration of the bridge cutback. Turns out, that is the sound room cabin, which I presume is where a sonar operator sits. Anyways it goes width wise, rather than lengthwise as I had it. I also added some more floor plating in front of where the optical rangefinder goes. And I opened up a couple portals on the open bridge bulkheads that were missing from the kit. This is just a test fit for the photos.

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Hopefully I can get a bit more done tomorrow...
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Great work thus far Carlos!

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