Here is my first build log....and first ship....1:350 scale Sovermenny Class Destoyer from Trumpeter.

I have the upper hull attached to the rear and fore deck. The fit was pretty good with only a small amount of filler required for the aft and tip of the decks. Next I will be working on the 14 life raft, which in the last 20 minutes I have not sucessfully attached one to the base (very small and I don't think that the male and female parts are sized right for fitting.

Just a question, I was thinking of painting the upper hull and decks now as opposed to painting the deck after the parts are attached. It seems to me that it would be almost impossible to repaint the separate parts without getting some paint on the deck.

Can someone who has knowledge of this kit recommend the best course of action.

Also, looking for the best paint match for the Russian grey, the deck and the orange deck to be done later.

Looking forward to the build!

Here is the next update installment

The deck is painted a mix of Tamyia German Grey, White and Flat Blue. The accessories and equipment was painted the same color as the hull, with the exception of the life raft containers. (White and Light Sea Grey

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Destroyer_Okrylenny.jpg

nice pic of the ship, including some weathering possibilities.

Good start to your ship; are you going to open (drill thru) the hatches?

good luck in your project, looking forward to the rest