Model Builder International Feb. 2015 Vol. 1 Issue 1 MBI Feb. 2015 Special Edition | Page 7

The lower part of the hull was first sawn
off and discarded since the carrier was
going to be a waterline model. All details
were sanded off and new piping and
trunking were created for the correct
areas. These were fashioned out of different gauges of straightened telephone
wire, paper clips and various widths and
lengths of plastic strip. I then scratch
built sponsons and mountings for the
Phalanx 20mm cannon, replacing those
of the kit which were totally incorrect on
the stern, port side and the mid-ships

Lou altered the hull to make it a waterline ship.

starboard side just underneath the island. The quarter decks, the after-bow,
elevator mechanisms and all sponsons
on the ship were extensively detailed
with bits and bobs from a computer
motherboard. The supporting structure
was also detailed and reshaped especially the after-bow on the starboard
side. More accurate scratch built air
ducts were also added replacing the kit
parts available. The stern was similarly
detailed and various scratch built items

A view of the waterline at midship.

were added.

A look in Hangar Number 2