thorfinn Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 This is a 'golden oldie' from the files, but I don't believe I ever posted it on this forum. I have always had a great affection for the US Navy's WW1-era 'four stacker' destroyers, so when Mirage of Poland brought out their 1/400 line of kits, I snapped up nearly a dozen of them. This is my favorite of those built so far: the famous USS Ward, launched in 1918, but far-better remembered for having fired the 'first shot' by US forces against the Japanese by sinking an IJN midget submarine outside of Pearl Harbor on the morning of 7 December 1941. The Mirage kit depicts her essentially as she was on that day. I decided to back-date the kit, to show the Ward in her 'as built' configuration in the eye-catching dazzle scheme she wore for her sea trials in 1918. This involved re-configuring and simplifying her bridge, changes to the midships and the aft 4" gun location, as well as a number of minor equipment alterations and additions. I also utilized Gold Medal Models' fine photo-etch set, and used bits of plastic sheet and rod for the structural work required. (An idea of the changes and add-ons may be gleaned from the final two photos below.) Paints are 'by eye' mixes of Tamiya acrylics. As always, there are a few glitches...things I didn't learn about or figure out until after-the-fact...but this ungainly little DD remains a sentimental favorite in my collection. I hope you enjoy it as well. 30 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Gidday Thorfinn, she's absolutely stunning. That camo scheme must have been a bit of a challenge. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Thorfinn, she's absolutely stunning. That camo scheme must have been a bit of a challenge. Regards, Jeff. Thanks, Jeff. It's down to good drawings and 'old reliable' Tamiya tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Excellent! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Cracking job great details and paint job beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Excellent. Great masking job. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) Superb work, not only the build, but the complete picture... Edited February 11, 2020 by Silenoz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 That's excellent, a really great job. You've made that four-piper actually look appealing 👍 The building, the painting and presentation are all first rate. Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Fabulous looking model - I Really like the stand and the very fine detailing. You deserve a crate of beer for that one!! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sohoppy Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Love Dazzle, always the first thing I'm drawn to in museums. Very neat work by the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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