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

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

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

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

Mr James
Great detail

Lochsa River Autore
...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....