Alan P Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Hi folks, Six weeks work and it's finished! Build thread is HERE (click) for top tips on converting the stock Tamiya kit into a late-war, round-bridge Fletcher. Photos courtesy of IPMS Farnborough website. These photos were taken with an old mobile phone, hence the washed out appearance - the model was still awaiting its pennant numbers and flags to arrive! A few build notes if you can't stomach the build thread: Tamiya 1/350 kit with Gold Medal Models PE set L'Arsenal 40mm Bofors, 20mm Oerlikons, Mk51 AA directors (excellent pieces all!) Scratchbuilt ECM mast, fwd funnel siren and searchlight platform, midships gun sponsons, bridge equipment, 5" practice loader Trumpeter "Sullivans" kit donated fwd 40mm tubs, aft deckhouse and fantail 20mm gun tub Rigged with Uni-Caenis thread and 0.16mm monofilament fishing line Seascape built from wood & polystyrene base, acrylic artist paint, clear silicone sealant, acrylic gloss gel. I'm really proud of this result, only the second ship I've built in 1/350. And I couldn't have hoped for a better result with the sea base, although the presentation could be better if I was a bit more proficient in woodwork!! Thanks a lot, Al Edited June 5, 2019 by Alan P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The sea scape looks fabulous! So does the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryUK Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 That looks Superb! The sea scape looks amazing as does the model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 A fantastic all round build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Excellent job ,Al, I like the sea.Great stuff for only your second 350th build Cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 That is quite magnificent! although that sea state is starting to make me feel a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The model and the sea is fantastic, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODeller Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Excellent result! I bet clear silicone is a lot cheaper than the scenic water craft stuff! May I suggest some gloss varnish on the decks as she is "taking it green " . MODeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Nice one Al. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Thanks a lot, very much indeed. The sea effect was a first time effort, one which I will definitely use again. I got the silicone sealant from Halfords for £4.99 and used about 1/3rd of the tube, so it's relatively inexpensive for the effect it produces. I forgot all about the effect of the sea on the actual ship! I will take Brian's advice on that one, once I get my decals from WEM (should be today). Thanks again, and don't be surprised if you see this on other model sites, I've been flaunting it a bit in an attack of hubris I'm afraid (big 'ed!) Al Edited June 5, 2019 by Alan P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Fantastic work Al Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 A lovely model! I had "Typhoon - The Other Enemy: Third Fleet and the Pacific Storm of December, 1944" by Raymond C. Calhoun out from Aberdeen Central Library a few years back. It details his experience commanding the USS Dewey during the typhoon. If you can get a copy of it, I'd highly recommend it! Amazon Link. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Great work, love the wave action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danila Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Exellent work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlornhope Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 That looks sweet as, will have to try silicon for my next attempt at water. Well done cheers Callum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addz0009 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Great Build! You will have to share with us how you make the sea scape Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Seriously heavy sea Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Dunnohow I missed this one! Heavy seas! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Outstanding, superb seascape - how did you do it...is it in the build thread? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Excellent job all round!and that,s a terrific seascape.too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Better pictures added, see the first post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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