Dietmar Bogatzki
taking a seat, old kits the need a lot of work

Lochsa River
...this is underway, but slowly, because there are a lot of extra parts and the aftermarket deck calls for a different sequence of assembly than normal....just getting started...

Dietmar Bogatzki
the drilling will be the funny part of it 😉

Lochsa River
...with regret...a postponed Olympia...there is just not enough space in this work area for this kit, with two kit copies and the wooden deck and the photoetch.....so, this one will be put on the shelf for a bit...

Lochsa River
....reboot.....

Lochsa River
uploaded instructions for others to use.....

Lochsa River
...after trying to duplicate "Buff" naval color with the paints on hand....a decision was made to buy some...AK Buff color paint was the choice...meanwhile....deck planking is underway....

ak-interactive.com/product/buff-standard/

Lochsa River
....BUFF paint is here and the Olympia can get going again...

Mr James
Great detail

Lochsa River
...the more i see the incorrect black portholes on the hull and see my inadequate attempt at weathering...the more i want to strip the hull and start over....