Alan P Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Hi All, One more ship completed this year - it's the USS Dortch, a Fletcher-class destroyer converted to the late-war anti-kamikaze AA configuration of 14x 40mm Bofors guns and 12x 20mm Oerlikons. The model is the Trumpeter "The Sullivans" kit which makes an interesting comparison to the more highly-thought-of Tamiya kit. The Tamiya version is severely limited in how much you can make out of the box, whereas the Trumpeter gives you the option of two different configurations (1943 and 1945) and therefore far more options. Unfortunately it's not the best kit in terms of detail, and I added loads of scratchbuilt bulkhead details and antennae for the mast and ECM rig. I also used L'Arsenal Bofors and Oerlikons plus the GMM PE set for this kit. Paint was WEM Haze Gray 5-H and Navy Blue 5-N enamel with Tamiya XF-17 Sea Blue acrylic for the deck colour . I finally added crew figures from Eduard. The seascape was my favourite recipe - polystyrene base, Acrylic paint and gloss gel, and toilet paper waves. Pics courtesy of IPMS Farnborough website. Cheers, Al 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Very nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Nice one All, not only is it an impressive build, but your water looks incredible too. Well done, one to be proud of! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hewitt Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Like that it's at action stations,excellent build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks, thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCinLA Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Very nice work on that old reeker of a kit. I've thought of getting one (since they're cheap) and combining it with the Tamiya I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Nice one AI. Have one o those but not in that condition lol . Nice setting and like the water effect. Cheers foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danila Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Еxcellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 That's an interesting subject (so much armament on a little Fletcher hull), and is very nicely built and finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Beautiful job, Really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASAMech Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Very Nice Work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That is just wonderful mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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