YORKTOWN CV-5 at Battle of Coral Sea

FullMetal · Post by **FullMetal** » Thu Apr 30, 2026 12:23 pm

Here you will see some reference pictures to add more realistic details.

FullMetal · Post by **FullMetal** » Thu Apr 30, 2026 1:26 pm

Here is base color ans first color modulation.

Impisi · Post by **Impisi** » Thu Apr 30, 2026 2:11 pm

Wow this is really crazy detail work, looks great

Post by **Stikpusher** » Thu Apr 30, 2026 6:29 pm

Fabulous work!

Post by **speedgraflex** » Thu Apr 30, 2026 9:13 pm

What an absolute pleasure it is to see such fine detail work! Bravo!

FullMetal · Post by **FullMetal** » Fri May 01, 2026 1:27 am

Thank you guys...I really appriciate all your kind comments...
The Island was extremely demanding but also rewarding

FullMetal · Post by **FullMetal** » Fri May 01, 2026 1:34 am

Here you will see the placing ofvthe Island on the main flight deck

Note here Admiral's launch

Note here the details on the flight deck

FullMetal · Post by **FullMetal** » Fri May 01, 2026 1:37 am

Different view and details on the japanese bomb deck damage

FullMetal · Post by **FullMetal** » Fri May 01, 2026 1:43 am

Here I super detailed the 800 millions candels Sperry searchlight.

Original pics as reference

And here the weathering aging of the Anchors

FullMetal · Post by **FullMetal** » Fri May 01, 2026 1:48 am

Placing of details and beginning Island's weathering.

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