Wasp class amphibious assault ship 1/700

[Army of One]

This is my first foray into ships on this site and probably for around 28yrs....please be gentle...

This is the Revell 1/700 USS Boxer kit. I like it, some of the superstructure is finely moulded as opposed to being solid with the shape as raised mould. Not sure which navy it will end up in but probably Maltese....

First thing I did which seemed logical was to sand the deck flat as all the lines and helo landing spaces and any deck marking is very gently represented with raised panel lines. As decals are supplied they had to go. Positions marked on the side of the flight deck for the decals. I intend to paint the island then add the finer detail.....any of the experienced ship builders recommend a colour for the deck please.....?? I imagine a dark grey of sorts just don't want it to look to dark......many thanks......


Any one got any 1/700 Mi24's surplus from the pit road set they want to swop....?

[Father Ennis]

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[Army of One]

Cheers Father.....

[Father Ennis]

I bless your quest,my lad. Always,glad to be of help.

[Army of One]

Any divine advice re a shade for the deck father.....?

[Father Ennis]

I'd say black or maybe a dark grey. That was the color I remember from the US carrier I visited,once. I won't say how long ago that was but  they did have on display a one man space craft. They had been the recovery ship for a few years before ......     

[Army of One]

Ha.....by a helo with 66 on the side...? Many thanks.....H

[Thorvic]

Any divine advice re a shade for the deck father.....?

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10163571t2/60/2
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10163571t/60/1

Humbrol Hu125 for the flight Deck and Hu127 for the hull and superstructure

[Army of One]

Awesome.....cheers Geoff....!!

Progress as baby asleep and SWMBO'd is out with Max...

[Army of One]

Silly question maybe......but, are there any rules as to wether the external lifts have to operate opposite....can they both be down/going up at the same time..... Just a Q so I can position them on the model......cheers.....H

[Army of One]

First coat's of paint n just seeing how they go together.......I take it that it will be a matt finish is in order for the deck......





I know the deck looks a bit blue'ish but it's really a grey colour.....must be then sun as the sides aren't really that light either........

[NARSES2]

Looking good mate

[sandiego89]

Looking good.  I vote the main flight deck should be darker if you want it close to what it really is, more dark gray, not black, to replicate the non-skid surface.  

Hull and island color look good.  In this scale you need to go a little lighter than what it really is, and it looks like you have done that well. 

And no rule on the aircraft lifts/elevators.  One or both can be up/down.  Port lift would usually be up during landing ops.  

By the way one is parked about 200 yards from my office right now.  

[Army of One]

Oh awesome.....!!! Cheers Mr89.....!! Which one is it....?? I seen a pic of Boxer and Makin Island together.....seems to be slight differences re defensive armament and sensors....a quick question as you have one so close......what colour to paint the lifeboat/dingy canisters please....? I was thinking a very light grey as white I think would seem to bright.....the pictures I've looked at show different shades an that may be due to lighting/ resolution of the pics......many thanks....H

[Father Ennis]

Looking good there my friend ...