A short update. For two months or so I have been working on whaleboat davits and the boats themselves. The big issue I had, is that the whaleboats and their davits have to be removable in order to remove and install the forward superstructure.That said, as can be seen by the rigging. the davits attach to the hull, but the steady lines from the davits run to both the forward as well as the aft superstructures. I started with a 3d davit and tried cutting it,. It needed lengthening by 3 scale feet(.75"). Those were too fragile, so I made another, as a master, made a mold of it and cast new davits in resin. That all worked until I suspended the whaleboats, beautiful resin kits from QuarterMaster, which then bent the davits. I cheated by installing a keel support, supported by two stanchion. All soldered brass. They can just be made out under the whale boats.
Now, for my next procrastination.....😀😀😀

Chum,
First step: keep her upright!. LOL
Doug, She did take two torpedoes after all, but you knew that!
Thank you all for your encouragement and kind comments. Hopefully my next video will remain on an even keel.
Bloody cellphone&^%$# !!!😂😂😂

Video of her current state. Miles to go before I sleep......

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The last pot hole I hit swallowed my bicycle. I don't want to think what it would do to Juneau😠

This is how she gets to the lake. I copied the ladder idea from an English gent. Works great.

Wow, it has been 7 months since I posted on her....
I am very slowly working my way through detailing Juneau. I have a bit of a stumbling block that has slowed me down. The only plans for her are the builder's plans from 1939 and my build is suppose to show her after her mid 1942 refit, just before she deployed to the Pacific. As such, there were many additions and a few significant changes she underwent that do not show up on plans and some deletions that were original equipment. Sooo... I am working from the few, nd I mean few, photos available from the time frame I want. Now that I have made my excuses... Here is where she stands, with the exception of a number of fragile items that will go on last.

Sometimes, I feel like I have fallen off the Earth, but, alas, I'm not that lucky. So, instead, I continue the build.
I have spent the last two months + doing electrical and electronic installations. Mostly it has involved lighting and sound systems. I am going to put a plug in here for a company that I have used to great success, The Component Shop in the UK. Specifically their electronic switches, sound amplifiers and sound and lighting systems. First Rate!!
OK, while I still have a few items to install, notably search lite and a sound module, I am almost complete with the entire motive/electronics/electrical installation.
Rather than describe it all I am posting a link to a video on YouTube .
It is hard to see some effects, notably the radars moving, but the lighting stands out. I have a stern light working, but it does not show very well in the video. While I should include mast lights, I am not sure that I will.
Anyhow, when the other components are wired in and working she will be ready fro trials, if my contractor will have enough of his project done to allow Juneau out of the house. 🤣🤣🤣

AlessandroSPQR,
Thank you for your kind words. Please ignore my rumbles, I just turned 70 and with not much else to do, I build models. My body is not always in agreement with my intentions...nothing new.😁 I do wish I was 20 years younger...sometimes, but then reality strikes and reminds me that I am better off where I am.
So...back to the build😂

My eyes are blurry, my hand(s) are shaking, my knees and back are killing me from standing. That said, the first coat of superstructure paint is in place. Lot's to fix, touch up and make better, but it gives me a starting point.
Next up will be to remove the superstructure and paint the main deck. The superstructure decks will be last, after the touch up coats.
Unfortunately the sun is washing out the colors somewhat. But the idea is there.

Chum,
I am soo worried that I might have to have another Screech and tonic!🤣
I am not too concerned. Every design was unique and if there are no pictures, well then, who is going to prove me wrong. The only rivet counter I am concerned with is the one I see in the mirror(when my eyes open)😀