Ahoy, mates!

Crew-mate Devin J. Poore (Devin) shares a fine gallery of images (first submission) of his build of the Benson Class destroyer, USS Farenholt, (DD-491)!

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Thanks!
~Gunny

Great looking build. With builds like that you just fall in love with the "Tin Cans". What camo scheme was that? Look quite different.

I do believe that it's one of the wilder sides of Measure 12 modified...

Yes, that's a very unique take on Measure 12, Modified. When I painted that I wasn't able to find much information on the pattern, the starboard side is pretty much guesstimation on my part. I think I could have also gone more gray than blue with the colors, but considering Farenholt was my first ever resin ship, and only the second model I had built in over 10 years, I'm quite pleased with how she turned out. I keep hoping that Trumpeter or someone will do a 1/200 scale kit of the Benson class so I can tackle that paint scheme on a larger scale.

Hi Devin

Congrats on your built and especially on your Measure painting! It's a odd ball and it really makes a very interesting scheme!
Keep us posted on future (current) projects!

Cheers,
Skipper

I've got some photos of a diorama that I built which I'll be sending along within the next few days.

My current project is a 1/96th scale American Civil War monitor, USS Weehawken. Here's a shot from our NJIPMS meeting last Friday. She's right at 23" long, and since this photo the lower hull red has been applied.

Nice job Devin! I really like that camo scheme and the way you did the water! See you at MosquitoCon!

Great work Devin.

later...Gator