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Siro Cadaval Lopez, Shipbuilder
USS Lake Erie CG-70
I have spent the better part of two years on this build, but
thankfully, John tells me that's how long he spent on his Knox Class Frigate, so
I'm OK with it now...
I bought
the model in
July of 2009 and since then
I have had email
correspondence with
Keith Mullen,
sending photos
of the state of construction
of the model until
today, (the
model can now navigate,
but lacks details
and decorative finish)...
Keith and I
have made friends
through emails,
and Keith
has asked me to give you
a brief history
of the building
and photos of the
model under construction.
Note that the final model is not an exact number of a ship currently in service or decommissioned.- I made modifications that do not correspond to a specific numeral. In fact the first thing you notice is that my model has the MK 26 launcher on the bow and the MK 41 VLS launcher aft .- This is for freedom of the model maker. The outer arms are more colorful and functional. One can also think that the ship is being upgraded.
This is a wonderful model I'm very proud of and I assume to
presume it's awesome. Hours of work: A year and a half. I can not specify the
hours .Cost: Besides the starter kit, I should have/probably invested some €
4500-5000 to date.
You Tube: you can see on YouTube, search "
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| The hull takes shape... | Bow and Sonar dome | |
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| Starting on the Topside | Setting up the Stern/Running Gear | |
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| Too many calculations... | ... and more calculations. | |
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| Innovations - smoke generators | First of the Deck Lights | |
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More Deck Lighting... |
My biggest fan critiques my work. |
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| Yes, I'm tired, and The Skipper MADE me take this picture... | Getting nearly done, wrapping up topside. | |
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| Forward Hull detail, draft marks | Rudder servo placement | |
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| Torpedo tube cutouts... | ...and OH, he has his OWN pool to float it in... jeez... | |
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| Cast Resin SH-60, folded for the hangar | Helo Deck lighting, simply awesome... | |
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| OH, almost forgot the Hangar interior... you've GOT to be kidding me... | This just gets better and better... wow... | |
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| ...and it gets better... switchable Red Lights | More of the same.... | |
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| Helo Tie-Down chains | Close-up of how this was done... | |
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| Deck and Nav Lights...one of several shots... | More Deck lights | |
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| ...and more. | ....and yet another shot. | |
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| Siro doesn't know the meaning of the words "You're Done"... | ... and keeps going - the detail is stunning. | |
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| More Helicopter madness! | ...inside the Hanger. | |
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| Loading Torps on the Bird | Yes, it's LIT UP on the inside... with tie-down chains. | |
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