Academy 1/350 scale USS Indianapolis - Full Build

[@jlotrujillo]

I’m new to the hobby and this just blew my mind. I was searching how the best way to paint a model was and this is where I landed. I bought the USS Indianapolis as my second build and now I need photo etched parts and a spray gun for paint. Thanks bro I can only get better from this.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Well I'm glad you managed to find my little slice of KZbin and welcome to the hobby!!

[@jasongeorgeson8551]

I’d watch the 4 hour version mate

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Perhaps I'll consider doing a super cut of all of the PE content!

[@jamesdennis2004]

​@@HammerheadModelMakinghello hammerheadmodelmaking I just found your channel buy finding info on the 1/350 scale USS Indianapolis. And I think I'm going to buy this kit and use the detail set as well. Love the video. But please make some new warships videos because I'm more of a model warship guy.

[@richardpace7066]

Amazing! I'm thank you for explain what you are using and doing and why. This old guy sees so many new products these days which I want to learn how to use. I just sent for the Trumpeter USS Constellation 1:350 scale. I served aboard her working catapults 3 and 4 during the Vietnam war. I was a big model builder when I was younger. I want to give it my best shot, photo etch etc. Watching your builds has really inspired me.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome! Sounds like you've got a good build planned out, and even better its something you served on! Best of luck to you, thanks for watching!

[@richardtreat7955]

Being color blind with the greens, reds, and browns, makes modeling so fun! Need to have a small figurine of Quint from Jaws, shark fishing of the stern.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

wow, I can't imagine, that would be difficult! I'd love to get some figures on this, and a Quint figure would be a fun easter egg.

[@Speeddemon3]

Haha that would be cool!

[@matthewrosa7262]

You Mean Quint In His Younger Years, When He Survived That Incident!

[@richardtreat7955]

@@matthewrosa7262 Old or young. Could be a ghost ship now, and old Quint back with his buds.

[@jamesvarnell9917]

Very nice build, one tip I have is when masking the decks with the tiny squares, keep the over lap all the same direction and when you start to remove it start at the beginning and the tape will left off easier by pulling up from underneath

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@kg2995]

Thank you for the build. Paint scheme for this cruiser creates a lot of interest. Nice work.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you for watching!

[@dandy193]

The first time I heard about this ship believe or not was whilst watching Jaws in 1976. Quints story of the Indianapolis whilst getting drunk on the Orca lead me to read about it. A really nice build mate, you're right the photoetch really does make the model look somewhat realistic. I find mask up kind of relaxing, its something everyone has to do but for me pop on a podcast, grab a coffee and relax into it. Love the detail of the folding wings on the seaplane and the hanger compartment, good attention to detail that most including me would just move on from. Again a really nice build

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

That was also my first time hearing about it!

[@flycasualmodeler]

Loved watching this one come together on Instagram, but seeing the full video is really great!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danieltaylor2340]

I bought the same model and the photo etch kits as you prescribed. Love your build ideas. I’m gonna use them when I start mine.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Have fun!

[@bobomcchimpy5376]

I just finished building this kit, and it was a challenge. Your video was incredibly helpful to me in this build, thank you.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@knoppenbrock7282]

Great builds. Thank you. I watch also David Damek, a Czech builder. He always uses Uschi van der Rosten in the right sizes for the rigging. Thank you for your videos and used techniques, tipps and hints. 😊

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you for watching!!

[@TedSpare]

Awesome build, looks amazing! Thanks for explaining the lessons you learned and tips while building; I'm about to embark on a 1:350 Hood and it's been a long time since my last model.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for watching! And good luck on your Hood build, thats definitively one ship I need to add to my to-do list.

[@dkart1841]

Just watched your build on this ship. Brilliant!!! I am about to do the HMS Warspite, with photo etch. New to plastic modelling. Started with normal wooden models ships - Tall ships-Endeavour, Tugs - Ulysses, Clyde Puffer - American paddle steamer - King of Mississippi, etc.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Good luck on your Warspite build! I've never done any of the wooden ship models, but it sounds interesting!

[@paulkilllins954]

Nice job! I have this kit in my stash along with the Pontos detail kit. I’ve also built the Trumpeter USS The Sullivans. I like how you added the floatplane to the hanger as well as the subtle weathering.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I really wish I would have for the Pontos set, looks like it has a lot of nice upgrades. Thanks for watching!

[@davidrobinson4118]

It takes a certain mindset to build ships such as these, well to this standard anyway, and even more so for the even bigger ones. There is so much intricate and repetitive work involved, especially when you add after market photo etch etc. Not like building most aircraft or armour! The finished ship looks superb, though I will agree with you that the rigging does look a tad on the 'chunky' side. Like the shout out for Studio Blue Ocean, amazing stuff there as there is on your channel. Thanks for the time and effort in putting these videos together. Best wishes and happy modelling from the U.K.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you for the kind words. Like you said, it definitely takes a different set of skill to work on a ship versus a plane or a tank, but I do find it nice to be able to break up my routine a little. Thanks for watching!

[@100PercentAllAmericanMan]

The wonderful thing about ships and armor is they are very forgiving.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I still have a lot to learn about ships

[@BayouChilehead]

Very nicely done! Studio Ocean Blue does some phenomenal builds! 2 days to tape off the deck, i guess I'll needs lots of coffee when I build my next ship!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I mean yeah, two days but it wasn't like a full 8 hours each day, but still, it was more that I needed the breaks from all of the masking, its a little intense!

[@BayouChilehead]

I know the end result was well worth it!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@BayouChilehead I agree!

[@FlokisModels]

Excellent finish! I've had this kit with the pontos detail set in the stash for a few years.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I wish I could have acquired the Pontos set for this, looks like it will add a lot of great detail!

[@FlokisModels]

@Hammerhead Model Making It looks like it will I'm just scared to dive in and start it. I ended up getting a Dragon German Z destroyer and a fly hawk upgrade set to practice on before tackling the Indianapolis, I'm going to start that this fall. Being from Indiana, I want to make sure I do this kit right.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@FlokisModels Totally understand about wanting to get some practice in, my dream is to do a 350 scale USS New Jersey, but I've wanted to get some ship building experience in before that so I've done a destroyer and a cruiser now, still not sure I'm ready to tackle the Jersey yet, but I'll get there. I purchased a section of the teak deck from the real New Jersey and I want to mount the model to that when its done!

[@FlokisModels]

@Hammerhead Model Making that's awesome! Sounds like we have similar end goals. Mine being the USS North Carolina, I bought a piece of the teak deck about 5 years ago when we toured it, it's a small piece, way too small to mount a 1/350 battleship on but going to find a way to incorporate it into the base. Will be looking forward to your future USS New Jersey project

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@FlokisModels right on!!

[@jdrake8738]

The Kingfisher was a Chance-Vought aircraft... nice work

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

You are correct, I mistakenly said it was a Grumman.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Plane is a Curtiss Seagull , not Grumman. Excellent build bro , you got skills!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yes you are correct, I miss-identified it in the video!

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

Turned out beautiful. I love the subtle weathering.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Much appreciated, thanks for watching!

[@ChristianSchroter-ok4sk]

Hello mr.hammer!me as a armour modeller must say,i have highest Respekt to shipmodellers.with best regards and sticky greetings from Brandenburg germany.yours truly.your modellmate.christian

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you Christian, I really need to build more ships.

[@ChristianSchroter-ok4sk]

@@HammerheadModelMaking then bon voyage.with sticky greetings. Christian

[@Speeddemon3]

You're a hell of a builder. This just popped up out of nowhere and the narration and your build style are fantastic! How does this channel on have 23k subs?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Wow, thank you! Thats kind of you to say! Thanks for watching.

[@mig-ij6mg]

Just Amazing!!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@angell328]

It was great to watch it come together whilst we did the buddy build, but being able to sit back, relax and enjoy the beginning to end with a few of your tips and techniques in there as well has been a treat. You mention a battleship build, it just so happens I picked up the venerable Tamiya Prince of Wales kit the other day.......just saying 😉😄

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks Matt! Glad you had a break to watch it, I guess there may be a battleship build in our futures....I just don't know if it will be this year! lol.

[@angell328]

@Hammerhead Model Making I managed to sneak an hour for a breather and a brew, so sat down to enjoy 😁 I think it maybe a 2024 build for me too, soooo many builds on the queue already lol

[@arthurrytis6010]

Really excellent work. Looks great.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you so much 😀

[@PirateMTH_ToddH]

Great work as always. I may have to consider adding a ship to my list.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

You should!

[@ChrisL-d4c]

Great job! What are you using to grip those flat pieces of photo etch? Is it some kind of tacky substance on the end of you blade? Example at 11:59

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Nothing tacky on it, just the tip of a fresh no.11 blade. With a fresh blade you can ever so gently tap it onto the PE part, and that is usually enough to pick it up. For some of the large parts you might have to push slightly harder, but even still its not really enough to leave a noticeable mark on the PE part.

[@ChrisL-d4c]

@@HammerheadModelMaking Great thanks!

[@nickbutler7935]

Very nice results.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@hemplum]

Exellent work!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Cheers!

[@spoon9488]

I never knew the Indianapolis looked like this. I had of course heard about it from Jaws but never really looked into it. The hangar system concept in the middle is fascinating. What an odd looking ship compared to what I've seen of other famous ones like Yamoto or Bismarck. Awesome job!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I'm glad I could help educate a little today!

[@MayhemGames]

The crew called her "The Sway back Maru"

[@alessandro1305]

Beautiful work mate!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Many thanks!

[@deakonanaka6410]

I was able to find the actual ship I just can’t seem to get the photo etch set. I was wondering if you could maybe tell me it would help a lot, and great video.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Here is a link to the PE set I used: www.tomsmodelworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=104

[@johngreenwood771]

Great job abd thank you for explaining how you did things,it's helpful for us less talented. May i ask you what you used to attach painted to a painted surface? And what kind of watercolor or what brand did you use and what were the approximate ratios that you used dish soap to the water color for your washing? I would like to try that. Thank you very much.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you for watching. When gluing painted to painted surfaces, I am using superglue. Water color brand is Windsor and Newton, as for ratios, I usually only use a drop or two of dish soap mixed into the water color, really, just enough to help break the surface tension. It doesn't take very much.

[@ryanleng11]

Amazing build.. thanks for sharing...

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelmrvosh]

How do you glue those plastic pieces together with paint on the areas you add the glue to? I haven't built models since I was a teenager 30 years ago. Is it possible to glue pieces together with paint on them now?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Normally I will use super glue if I have to bond to painted parts together. Depending on the type of paint one uses, you could still use model cement like Tamiya Extra thin over painted parts, but you run the risk of ruining your paint job. CA glue (super glue) has less risk.

[@andrealeighv1]

Have this kit in the stash with the advanced Pontos set. One day I hope to get to it.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Nice! The Pontos set looks amazing and I wish I had used it.

[@christophersnyder1532]

Very nice, and intricate work, I prefer to surmise that Captain Charles Butler McVay III would be proud of your build of his ship. Will you also build her other namesake, the Freedom class littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17)? I plan to build her sister in 1/700 scale, since I plan to build each ship that had participated at Leyte Gulf in October, of 1944. Take care, and all the best.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I wasn't aware there was a modern namesake for Indianapolis, but now I kind of want to. I have a few more WW2 subjects I want to do first, but I could put some modern subjects on the to-do list!

[@brianmoses5958]

Great video, very inspiring. Do you mind if I ask what superglue you used as I am currently struggling to get the very tiny parts of photo etch to glue to photo etch, no problem with photo etch to plastic/styrene. I've tried soldering but when they are tiny parts it's very hard to solder. Any advise would be appreciated.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

So, I use BSI-inc Maxi-Cure superglue. Its a little on the thicker side, but gives a little bit of working time. I have not had any issues when glueing PE to PE with this glue. Hope that helps!

[@roblewis7186]

Beautiful work!! Im currently building this same kit with the same detail set. Hopefully mine turns out half as nice

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Excellent, good luck with you build! I'm sure you got this!

[@stevenpiper970]

I like this a lot, I like your presentation style. I heard you say you’d like to go bigger next time, but please consider the Very Fire USS Atlanta light cruiser.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! Yeah, I'm thinking battleship or Aircraft carrier, maybe an North Carolina class BB or the Enterprise from battle of midway. Tough decisions!

[@gabrielkicinski6830]

Very Nice Work!!!! After the built, could you please tell me how do you expose or store your Model??? Thanks

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you for watching, I have a number of display cases that house my model collection, it keeps them relatively dust free and out of reach of my kids.

[@gabrielkicinski6830]

Thanks for your answer! Do you have a pics for an exemple? Thanks!!!

[@AndyF.-kq1cq]

Your camera is excellent, can see very detailed!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! I just film on my iphone!

[@C.Brown5150]

Very nice work , really appreciate you sharing your video.. I definitely picked up a lot of tips and advice.. I'm about to start my Indy in the next week or so , I have the same kit as yours... Your Indy turned out great. Really enjoyed the video Brother. 👍🦅🇺🇸🦅

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad it was helpful! I wish you luck with your Indy build. Its a good kit. Happy holidays and happy new year!

[@C.Brown5150]

@@HammerheadModelMaking And we here at my Household wish you and yours the very Best of Holliday and a Blessed and Safe New Years 🎉.

[@robertsalanon2909]

Très beau travail pour un beau résultat !! Bravo ...

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Merci beaucoup!

[@88Nunya]

Excellent build! Thanks for sharing.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you like it!

[@michaelvanderlinde4819]

Read the book IN HARMS WAY... Its about the sinking ...of the 900 odd sailors that ended up in the water only 300 survived 5 days of sharks...mad story

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for the book recommendation!

[@robertporch8895]

Not to be confused with the movie, In Harms Way, with John Wayne.

[@joaoguerra2525]

Great Job. 😀😀😀😀

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@anysnail6390]

Looks great!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks!

[@CAPNMAC82]

Not bad. Video renders the colors imprecisely, but 20B Deck Blue ought to be near black--the blue of the deep Pacific Ocean. And the Navy Blue on the Hull a very similar tone (worst modeling Measure is Meas 22--you get a black hole). The a/c you chose is the Curtis SC-1 SeaHawk. The wing fold is unique, with a distinct upward slat towards the tail. There are a ton of arguments over whether Indy's SC-1 were in overall Navy Blue or not..

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you for feedback on the paint colors, Ship modeling is definitely not a strong area for me. And yes, I incorrectly identified the SeaHawk in the video as a Grumman aircraft, when in fact it is a Curtis. Thanks for watching!

[@dogsbd]

The large PE plate on the side is armor belt detail. Great job by the way!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, that large PE really helps add a lot of surface detail to the side of the ship, thanks for watching!

[@dogsbd]

@@HammerheadModelMaking Thanks for posting the video. My fathers cousin, Radioman 2nd Arthur Cecil Trotter, was lost in the sinking of Indianapolis. I was named in his memory. Several years ago a good friend of mine purchased the Academy 1/350 scale Indianapolis kit for me, I have been holding off building until I had more time and the resources to do it right using PE etc. So I've been doing some research into what's available in the way of photo etch etc. Your video has been a big help.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@dogsbd Oh wow, thank you for sharing your story! I wish you luck when you get to building your Indy! Glad my video can be of some help!

[@davidguy6823]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

My pleasure!

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Great video and work!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for watching!

[@gokuismymom8553]

I should get one of these. I wonder if they have one for USS Laffey.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

They do indeed: www.scalemates.com/kits/dragon-1026-uss-laffey-dd-459--106440

[@gokuismymom8553]

@HammerheadModelMaking Cool Thank you. I am surprised they have a model for the Benson class one since the Sumner class one is so famous.

[@Bowie525]

I think the masking the deck off method is the thing that really holds this back, painting everything with a brush would have made most everything easier, and isnt worth the pain of masking.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, the masking was a lot of effort, but in reality it wasn't terribly difficult, just time consuming, but I think, at least in my case, it gave better results than I would have achieved through hand painting the deck. But, it may not be worth the effort for others.

[@hectopascal799]

Beautiful model. The only issue I noticed are the screws. They are on the wrong side, ie the port screws are on the starboard side and vice versa. Basically when you look at the screws, while turning the blades facing inboard should be going up while the outboard faces should go down

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for bringing that to my attention, it shouldn't be difficult to get those swapped!

[@paulkilllins954]

The floatplane you built is a Curtis SC-1 Seahawk.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yes, you are correct, I miss spoke in my voice over.

[@imdoobie80]

I got lucky a few years ago and found a model of the USS MISSOURI. I'm excited to build her, but I need more room first. What do you do with your build when you're done? Do you sell any or give them away or just display them. I have a small Airforce of about 22 aircraft, and I'm running out of room lol

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Very nice! I'm fortunate that I've found a few display cases at thrift stores so I have a fairly large display area for my models, However, as my collection grows I will box up some of my builds in storage, to make room for newer items. I have considered donating some of my work to the local aviation museum, but just haven't gotten around to reaching out to them yet.

[@kenkingsflyingmachines2382]

Tape squares for masking...why didn't I think of that? That simple tip solved a lot of problems. Thank you!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Well, I learned it off of someone else, so happy to pass the knowledge along!

[@kevinfutter]

I believe the scout plane is actually a Curtis SC-1 Seahawk.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

You are correct, I believe I erroneously said it was a Grumman.

[@RaymondvanGelderen]

Uss Indianapolis and sharks in one build. I’m on board.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Nice, welcome aboard!

[@RaymondvanGelderen]

@@HammerheadModelMaking I’m a old modeler. I didn’t build a model in years. But I have seen so much skills and I’m learning,this is the time. Ps I heard your father giving info about in this case that p-40b. That’s gold. Great voice.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@RaymondvanGelderen That makes me happy to hear!

[@peterdiepenthal4090]

I’m an old model builder from way back when l was a kid and lve only just got back in to it and the first real model l did was a 1/350 scale model of the German battleship the Bismarck (a real challenge if you want one) and with just watching your video lve learnt a couple of things it was a great build and you did a very nice job

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Right on! I want to add the Bismarck to my collection at some point!

[@peterdiepenthal4090]

@@HammerheadModelMaking yer my next one will be the Yamato

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@peterdiepenthal4090 go big or go home right?

[@peterdiepenthal4090]

@@HammerheadModelMaking right l usually build plane but because we rent there’s nowhere to hang them so lve gone for building what l builder when l was a kid the 1/35 scale. German army trucks tanked bikes anything German except for planes The only reason l want the Yamato is because my son bought me the Bismarck for Father’s Day so lf l build the Yamato l have the two biggest battle ships of WWII

[@Daniel-kp8mj]

great job, thanks

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for watching!

[@alienrobotcommando]

Awesome sauce!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@alienrobotcommando thank you!

[@royfisher9528]

I am new to this. What kind of glue/applicator do you use? It is CA glue?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

It depends, when gluing plastic to plastic to you I'm using Tamiya Extra Thin to cement, when gluing the photo etch or painted parts, I was using CA glue. As for the applicator, I'm just using some thin wire, nothing fancy.

[@hoppish088]

The scout aircraft is a Curtiss SC Seahawk. It replaced the earlier Curtiss SOC Seagull. Kingfishers were found more commonly on battleships, though not exclusively. I do not believe the Kingfisher possessed folding wings. The Seagull was supposed to be replaced by the Seamew, which was a failure, hence a lot of USN cruisers held on to their Seagulls longer than expected. Sorry for the nit. Great video.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yes, you are absolutely correct, I miss-identified the aircraft when recording the audio for the video. Navel scout planes are somewhat of a foreign area for me. Thanks for watching!

[@woolfish2004]

Please could you tell me what is the height and width of this model when finished with stand. Am wanting to order an acrylic case for mine and like to keep it in the case as I build. (Have collie and very hairy home)

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Overall length is about 21 inches, on its stand it stands a little under 8 inches tall. Less than 3 inches wide at its widest.

[@woolfish2004]

@HammerheadModelMaking thanks for the info. Very nice build and video BTW. Has inspired me to try photo etched parts for the 1st time. They hopefully arrive today.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@woolfish2004 awesome! Good luck, PE takes a little getting used to, but once you get the hang of it you'll enjoy it.

[@TheQueer23]

I feel like the hatches being open were of little importance to the sinking considering her bow was blown off

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

True, in the grand scheme of things, they probably mattered little to the actual sinking, but more the fact that it was known they were all open, in spite of the rules at the time.

[@andrewmcneill1165]

How many shark's do you get in the kit?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Not as many as you would think.

[@MarvinBanka]

The plane you built is the Curtis Sea Hawk. The Sea Gull was a biplane.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yes, you are correct, I misspoke in my narration.

[@terrencegurnee3166]

great job

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@jamesfrost7465]

God bless the crew of this ship. Please ease their pain, Amen.

[@kiwiruna9077]

Excellent work there Brett, I really enjoyed watching this, just the thing to wind down after 30k on the bike and a couple miles running. FWIW I vote the USS Enterprise for the next ship, conventional, nuclear or warp.cheers now to check out that other builder you mentioned.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Lol, we'll I built the nuclear one about 25 years ago, I have the Warp one in my stash, so the conventional one could be a contender, either that or the Hornet. Its a tough choice!

[@ronc7743]

My experience on boats is that prop shafts usually get antifouling paint so they could have been black.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome, good to know, thanks for the info!

[@stevenarmer8245]

I wasnt ever really into the idea of building ships. But thats cool. I really like how that turned out. Shame to have to paint over all that pretty metal etch.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you, ships really aren't my forte, but I do enjoy the process, I think I'm going to go bigger for my next one!

[@619sdbdub]

I have the same model that I started just as COVID set in and got 60% of it. I'm no where near your level of a modeling skills. I find it interesting that yourself and "Max_Afterburner" painted the main deck grey while my experience in the Navy would say that the main deck was teak (I have a color picture from a Sept 1940 Life Magazine article that would back that up). But there's picture looking aft from high up on the mid-ship that the decks above the main deck were darker in color. I also toured the USS Iowa in Long Beach, CA and although not a CA class, large WW2 USN ships followed the same pattern. Enjoyed watching your interpretation of "The Indy".

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Hey, thanks for watching! Regarding the color of the deck, generally pre-war and post-war the decks would have been left in their natural teak form, however, during WW2, the navy experimented with many different camouflage schemes, called measures, at the time that the Indianapolis was sunk, it was wearing the measure 22 camouflage scheme, which dictated that all horizontal surfaces be painted Deck Blue, including the wooded decks. Here is some good info on that paint scheme and all of the others used by the Navy during WW2: www.shipcamouflage.com/measure_22.htm Additionally, if you want to see what that paint scheme looks like now, check out pictures of USS Kid, as it still wears the measure 22 camo, its very interesting! Cheers!

[@619sdbdub]

@@HammerheadModelMaking My apologies Sir. I never considered the paint scheme that was mandated during her last deployment while I was working on my model of her. So now crap...I need to buy another kit of her.

[@JohnRoute51]

It was the flagship for U.S Fifth Fleet in the Pacific Ocean during WWII

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome!

[@timgodin2114]

Mentioned in Jaws movie by the old Salt. "Ever see a sharks eyes?black like a dolls eyes."

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Right you are.

Superbe bateau, j'adore ton modèle

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Merci beacoup!

[@legrandyaka2013]

magnifique, oui vous avez du talent

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Merci beaucoup!

[@619sdbdub]

Is that model for sale?????

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I'm afraid no, I do offer commission services, but I don't sell the ones I make for myself.

[@dacuzzz]

hello... very nicely done looks great.. i currently have a very active Model RR channel ..but i am going to start a ship building channel... i am working on the Indianapolis in 1/700 scale... my intension is to build my version of the 6th fleet in 1968/69.. i was stationed on the Saratoga so it will be the center piece of the diorama...the ships i would need to make the diorama prototypically correct are not available so i will use what i can to represent that era.. i hope to see you on my new channel possibly give me some pointers...i'm not sure of the channel name just yet ...thx 4 sharing... vinny... aka DA CUZZZ

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, let me know when you get your channel set up, I'll check it out!

[@Local-Of-The-Mitten-State]

What’s after this? An Iowa Class Battleship? Bismarck Class? Yamato Class?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

USS New Jersey is for sure on the list to build, but I'm not sure if it will be next, kind of thinking maybe a carrier.

[@JokeFranic]

I wish they made more interwar models...ships from 1920' and 1930'...alot of them look more elegant without hordes of AA guns,and some look radically different

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, I definitely want to add a 4 stack destroyer to my collection at some point

[@davidsumpter7117]

Nice build, but I have one nit to pick. The Vought OS2U Kingfisher did not have folding wings.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks, and true, the Kingfisher did not have folding wings, however, these are the Curtiss SC Seahawk which were embarked after her refit. (I think I incorrectly said they were Grumman aircraft in the video)

[@CaptainGuntu]

Aircraft is a Curtiss SC Seahawk

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yes, you are correct, I miss-stated in my commentary.

[@earnierosenow9834]

amazing build, the history of her sinking and how the govt tried to hide it is sad, further was what happened to the crew in the shark infested waters

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you for watching. I'm especially saddened by the treatment that Captain McVey received after the incident that lead to his eventual death by suicide.

[@earnierosenow9834]

@@HammerheadModelMaking the thing that angered me is how the navy tried to hide this, it was a student doing research that found the truth

[@joshsquash206]

i really REALLY need to know what glue you used for those Eduard kits, because i use superglue and im wondering if there are any other glues ive just never heard of :?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I use BSI-inc extra Thick super glue for all of my PE. It allows for a few seconds of time to position your part before it sets but because it’s thick it doesn’t run everywhere and make a mess.

[@matthewrosa7262]

What You Need is To Re-Create Are The Crated Components Of The Bomb As They Were Stored On The Ship (According To One Made-For-T.V. -Movie, They Were Secured On The Main Deck Of The Ship Itself! -Not Below Decks, Or With Anything To Hide Or Protect It!) In A Scene Of That Same Movie, One Sailor, Tells Another Sailor Looking At The Crate, That It Resembled A Coffined Body Lying In State! -With Both Not Knowing What It Is They Were Looking At!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I was under the impression the components were kept in one of the hangers.

[@RCplamodel]

Good😊😊😅

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Hi mate, I've truly enjoyed your video ! I'm hoping to do the odd ship soon !! I have a couple in stash !!! I'm quite tittsed of if you understand me ! I have always wanted to do a project of Bismarck, Nimitz are main one !!! I'm quite gutted and disappointed with myself but I'm quite ill, and my decision making and paranoia has almost doubled as was before ! Anyway ignore that matey, it sounds like I'm dishing out the " fluttering of ?h eyes, violins playing , the wombded soldier act as folks who know me know I've never ever used this type of mind games ever, physical and so on ! Anyway I managed to get one and one last of the stock in a beautiful, north Wales village ! There's a railway museum on the other side of tracks in this village and as you enter you are met with Dapol, Hornby, Airfix and to my amazement a few kits of Tamiya !!! Anyway that's where it was that i'found the 1:350th scale Bismarck from Academy ! I was chuffed to bits I really was. Brand new, box never opened and all for around, I think £30-40 of your English pounds !!! Well I'm not a huge ship'chap even though I'm a Vet ( 2x Iraq,1x chasing the "Terry" Taliban 1x Afghan!) Yes so I even thought "WOW" but was wondering where or how long is there a catch !!! Nope, box sealed, every single piece of the kits they should be and attached to the trees ! So what did I do !!! Gave it away ! This was last year, possibly year b4 !! Anyway... We learn and move on .... Well, some of us !!!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Hey, thanks for watching, and I hope that you are able to getting around to building a ship, sounds like you found a steal with that Bizmarck, hopefully one day you'll be able to find another one!

[@ralfhtg1056]

I already dislike it A LOT when you have to purchase extra kits (photoedge and detail and stuff like that)!!! Why are so many companies not making all inclusive kits? When I built my Bismarck, Hood and Scharnhorst, all the detail, photoedge and so on was not only inclusive, the models were designed in a way you had no other choice than to use the photoedged material. No removal of plastic needed. Aftermarket products... Yikes! And also the hull... I really dislike that the hull is basically already done. When I built my Bismarck, Hood and Scharnhorst, you had to really build the hull: assembling the keel plate, then install the ribs, then the planks on top of it. Grind it smooth. Fill the gaps, grind smooth again, add the second layer of planks, grind smooth, fill the gaps, grind smooth again... When the hull is already like this when you open the box, I feel betrayed. I feel like being robbed of half the building pleasure.. And what? The rigging is not shown in the instructions???

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, that can be annoying to have to get things separately.

[@ВетДок-з9г]

Довольно небрежная сборка. Очень похоже на то, что сборка только для записи видео, а не для удовольствия. Так что дизлайк

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thats unfortunate you didn't enjoy it, I quite enjoyed this build and put a lot of effort into it, even managed to get a silver medal with it at my last IMPS show. But, I don't expect everyone to like everything I make, have a nice day and thanks for stopping by.