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USS Stevens, DD-479 Conversion
Gunny
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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2008 - 10:39 PM UTC
Bob Cicconi (bobcicconi) shares images and details of his latest build, a modification of Tamiya Models Fletcher kit to depict the USS Stevens, DD-479, in this MSW Photo Feature!

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
~Gunny
goldenpony
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 12:39 AM UTC
That is an interesting conversion, seems at first like a good idea, but in the end as was proven, “Not so good.”

Nice work on the conversion.

Thanks for sharing this unique configuration with us.


skipper
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 03:27 AM UTC
Hi Bob

It looks great - and I must add, that you have surpassed me on making this unique Fletcher DD
The crane and catapult really makes an interesting detail on this small ship!
Congratulations - keep'em coming!!


Rui
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 08:19 PM UTC
Very sharp, Bobby I wish I could build them like that!

Peter F.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 09:47 AM UTC
Great build Bob. Hope you bring it with you on Saturday.
rokket2001
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Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 10:06 PM UTC
Very nice, and even the display great (excellent water and slick idea of stepped beach). Stevens is steaming along beautifully!
keenan
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 12:51 AM UTC
Good friend of mine served on the USS Stevens. He is really getting old now but man he had stories tell.
Thanks for sharing,
Shaun
bobcicconi
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 10:51 AM UTC
Thanks for the nice comments! I'll be bringing the Stevens to Mosquitocon this weekend and see how she does in competition!
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 12:30 PM UTC
Great build Bob,

A true test of a clean build is being able to zoom the macro lens right in to the details and finding perfection.

Well done, and thanks for sharing,

Frank
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 08:43 PM UTC
very crisp work as always -I couldn't even spot the photoetching parts on the first pictures i opened
And what an amazing output rate too! That must be the 3d model from you in 3 months right?
may your hand never get faulty!
JB
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