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CVE-30 USS Charger (1942)

check the other ships of the class if more then 1 to see their camo pattern is the same & shows both sides.
 
The remaining ships of this class were transferred to the British Navy, which had its own standards.
I don't worry if I don't find a view for '42. Because in '44, the CVE-30 was home to many more types of aircraft :)
 
what about the 2 bilge keels with 1 on either side of the hull where the hull side meets the hull bottom?
 
Of course they will be. As well as hawse holes, imitation planking, and various lifting eyes.
However, work to clean the hull is currently ongoing.
 
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The appearance of the hull today. There will be a transition to small parts soon.

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Looking great! Out of curiosirty, how did you do the paneling on the hull? Was it just layering on additional coats of paint/primer, or additing thin panels of wood?
 
Na Daeyong's Apprentice said:
Looking great! Out of curiosirty, how did you do the paneling on the hull? Was it just layering on additional coats of paint/primer, or additing thin panels of wood?
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The technology is widespread: a strip of tape is glued to the body. Then, aerosol automotive filler is applied. After 15-20 minutes, the tape strips can be removed. This creates a gap (imitating the overlap of the trim sheets). If the filler is left to dry longer, there is a risk of chipping the edges.
Other doors on the sides are superimposed parts made of plastic, wood and fishing line.
 
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