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Discuss modeling techniques, experiences, and ship modeling in general.
Discuss modeling techniques, experiences, and ship modeling in general.
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Tamiya 1/350 Fletcher class destroyer build
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Friday, July 17, 2020 - 02:58 PM UTC
Almost finished sanding off the anti slip, Tomorrow will start putting on the last little parts before I paint the Deck!
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020 - 06:38 AM UTC
Progress on the sub. Most of the PE is on, the rest will be on after painting. So now the sub is off to sink the paint booth!
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020 - 08:06 AM UTC
Deck color on, and some little details painted! Next its PE Depth charge racks, some more little boxes, 5" gun bases and railing!
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020 - 12:46 PM UTC
Another update shot. 5" bases, K- gun ammo racks, and depth charge racks painted and installed. The deck is now like 60% done!
Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020 - 03:23 PM UTC
Great work Ezra! She's coming along nicely
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Saturday, July 18, 2020 - 04:30 PM UTC
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Thanks Russ! Hope to get the 5" gun battery done tomorrow ( PE and scratch building) Great work Ezra! She's coming along nicely
Posted: Sunday, July 19, 2020 - 12:18 AM UTC
Nice detail on those K-gun ammo racks.
Mark
Mark
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 19, 2020 - 01:41 AM UTC
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Thanks Mark! Nice detail on those K-gun ammo racks.
Mark
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 19, 2020 - 06:14 AM UTC
The lower 5" guns built, PE attached, blast bags sculpted and primer on! [
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 19, 2020 - 09:34 AM UTC
The lower 5" guns are painted.
Posted: Monday, July 20, 2020 - 09:58 AM UTC
Ezra,
Sweet looking 5 inchers.
Mark
Sweet looking 5 inchers.
Mark
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2020 - 12:41 PM UTC
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Thanks Mark! Ezra,
Sweet looking 5 inchers.
Mark
Posted: Monday, July 20, 2020 - 03:21 PM UTC
Looking good. She is coming along nicely!
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 12:59 AM UTC
Thanks Rory! Stay tuned for the next update, itl be fairly big!
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 06:04 AM UTC
Here she is! The bridge structure ( I dont know whats its called.) is glued down and painted as well as adidships. ( think thats what its called.) Touch ups and PE parts next!
timmyp
Virginia, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 02:58 AM UTC
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Here she is! The bridge structure ( I dont know whats its called.) is glued down and painted as well as adidships. ( think thats what its called.) Touch ups and PE parts next!
Hey Ezra, she's coming along right nice!
FYI, what you're calling the bridge structure, is called, collectively, the superstructure - that is, anything above the main deck is known as superstructure, and each superstructure deck level is known as the 01 level, 02 level, 03 level, etc. as you go upwards.
"Thought you'd like to know."
Tim
Panzer_Modeler
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Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 07:56 AM UTC
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Thanks Tim! ships are definitely not my main subject so I appreciate all the help I can get! ( It also might be I didn't pick the easiest ship...)
Hey Ezra, she's coming along right nice!
FYI, what you're calling the bridge structure, is called, collectively, the superstructure - that is, anything above the main deck is known as superstructure, and each superstructure deck level is known as the 01 level, 02 level, 03 level, etc. as you go upwards.
"Thought you'd like to know."
Tim
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 07:57 AM UTC
If there was a song to describe this build this is it....
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 08:10 AM UTC
As I started Pe I noticed a couple things! one I took incorrect measurements for the orly tuds and they were to big so surgery was required to remove them...
( Damn it I just noticed the railings kinda bent...)
And another thing was the TMW photo etch is to big for this area and it interferes with the Torpedos. If any one has built this kit and PE and could offer any suggestions it would be appreciated.
( Damn it I just noticed the railings kinda bent...)
And another thing was the TMW photo etch is to big for this area and it interferes with the Torpedos. If any one has built this kit and PE and could offer any suggestions it would be appreciated.
Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 10:09 AM UTC
Ezra,
Concerning the railing near the torpedo launchers, they were usually folded down onto the deck or removed and stowed when the ship cleared for action. Not sure which process was used on the Fletchers but from your photos, I would recommend removing interfering sections of railing as there doesn't appear to be sufficient deck space to lay them down on deck.
just my $0.02.
Really enjoying your build.
John
Concerning the railing near the torpedo launchers, they were usually folded down onto the deck or removed and stowed when the ship cleared for action. Not sure which process was used on the Fletchers but from your photos, I would recommend removing interfering sections of railing as there doesn't appear to be sufficient deck space to lay them down on deck.
just my $0.02.
Really enjoying your build.
John
Panzer_Modeler
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Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 10:21 AM UTC
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Thanks That is really helpful! If thats your $0.02 i'd love to hear your $1.00! Ezra,
Concerning the railing near the torpedo launchers, they were usually folded down onto the deck or removed and stowed when the ship cleared for action. Not sure which process was used on the Fletchers but from your photos, I would recommend removing interfering sections of railing as there doesn't appear to be sufficient deck space to lay them down on deck.
just my $0.02.
Really enjoying your build.
John
joepanzer
North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 11:00 AM UTC
Nice work, Ezra!!
The PE on the sub is great!!
The PE on the sub is great!!
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 11:52 AM UTC
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Thanks Joe! Nice work, Ezra!!
The PE on the sub is great!!
Posted: Sunday, July 26, 2020 - 01:01 PM UTC
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( Damn it I just noticed the railings kinda bent...)
Hi Ezra, speaking from my own fumbling experience, I often find it better to leave the railings until towards the end of the build and then work my way outwards, thus avoiding any potential crumples
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And another thing was the TMW photo etch is to big for this area and it interferes with the Torpedos. If any one has built this kit and PE and could offer any suggestions it would be appreciated.
This unfortunately occurs quite often happens with PE on ships and a little trimming of the PE may be required...
Other than that, she's looking fantastic!
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 08:21 AM UTC
Thanks Russ! Just FYI I may not post anything for a bit as im working on a entry for my first FNSS competition.