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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
Joined: May 19, 2020
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Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - 06:23 AM UTC
Hi yall! this is for everyone who doesn't want to get apple TV just to see Greyhound. It is abridged but its still pretty good.
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
Joined: May 19, 2020
KitMaker: 419 posts
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Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - 07:38 AM UTC
A quick update shot of where Greyhound sits on dry dock!
Sill a lot to go......
Sill a lot to go......
Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - 10:39 AM UTC
Looking good!
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
Joined: May 19, 2020
KitMaker: 419 posts
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Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - 12:05 PM UTC
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Thanks Mark! Looking good!
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
Joined: May 19, 2020
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Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - 01:46 PM UTC
Of topic but here's my entry to FNSS Plastic Battle! A 8.8cm Flack 36.
Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 08:47 AM UTC
Hi Ezra,
well, the 8.8 clearly shows where you're coming from modeling wise - looking splendid!
But you're doing a fine job with the ship, too - she looks great, and a fun build log to follow!
Cheers
Jan
well, the 8.8 clearly shows where you're coming from modeling wise - looking splendid!
But you're doing a fine job with the ship, too - she looks great, and a fun build log to follow!
Cheers
Jan
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
Joined: May 19, 2020
KitMaker: 419 posts
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Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 04:54 PM UTC
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Thanks Jan! Im really enjoying this build, but i dont think ill be making another super detailed ship right away, I think something "simple" might be nice. Like a full interior Tank or the Revell 1/72 Platinum edition Gato class sub. ( just a hint it'll probably be the gato!) Glad you find my build log enjoyable! Hi Ezra,
well, the 8.8 clearly shows where you're coming from modeling wise - looking splendid!
But you're doing a fine job with the ship, too - she looks great, and a fun build log to follow!
Cheers
Jan
Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2020 - 12:13 AM UTC
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Thanks Russ! Just FYI I may not post anything for a bit as im working on a entry for my first FNSS competition.
A mighty fine entry it is too
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
Joined: May 19, 2020
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Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Monday, August 03, 2020 - 10:07 AM UTC
Mail call! Got my quad bofors with Mod.23 and dual Orlys from Black cat models!
One broke of them shipping and some barrels snapped so i will replace them with some metal ones.
One broke of them shipping and some barrels snapped so i will replace them with some metal ones.
Posted: Monday, August 03, 2020 - 11:41 AM UTC
Nice looking stuff from Black Cat. I also had one arrived broken from Black Cat even though the packing looked good, but I thought the box was a little oversize.
Mark
Mark
Posted: Monday, August 03, 2020 - 02:29 PM UTC
wow, nice AM Ezra!
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Monday, August 03, 2020 - 02:46 PM UTC
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I know I was so happy when I found them! wow, nice AM Ezra!
Posted: Friday, August 07, 2020 - 09:05 AM UTC
That's quite some impressive stuff there!!
Cheers
Jan
Cheers
Jan
Posted: Friday, August 07, 2020 - 01:51 PM UTC
Yip, this is how it starts. You start with a great deal on a kit ($18.50) I believe you said and next thing you know you have $150 worth of aftermarket on her.
Ask us how we know
Ask us how we know
Posted: Saturday, August 08, 2020 - 02:00 AM UTC
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Yip, this is how it starts. You start with a great deal on a kit ($18.50) I believe you said and next thing you know you have $150 worth of aftermarket on her.
Ask us how we know
Oh so true!
Mark
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
Joined: May 19, 2020
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Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Saturday, August 08, 2020 - 06:10 AM UTC
Well.....now its up to like $215... (and I may still need more!)
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
Joined: May 19, 2020
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Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Saturday, August 08, 2020 - 06:27 AM UTC
Oh yeah, Im starting High school on Tuesday so updates will come a bit slower due to the time im free to model.
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
Joined: May 19, 2020
KitMaker: 419 posts
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Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2020 - 04:53 AM UTC
Quick update! Quad bofors finished and slightly weathered! ( I fell bad for people Like Rory AKA. McRunty who have to build like 20 of these little demons!) They are built from the black cat models and model master barrels.
thathaway3
Michigan, United States
Joined: September 10, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2020 - 07:05 AM UTC
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It is not impossible to take the Tamiya kit, depicting a very early round bridge Fletcher, and build he as a late war square bridge, but it will entail a lot of scratch building.
Amen to THAT! That's exactly what I did for this build, and it did indeed take a considerable amount of rework and scratch building, not to mention a ton of aftermarket items.
https://modelshipwrights.kitmaker.net/features/2270
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
Joined: May 19, 2020
KitMaker: 419 posts
Model Shipwrights: 146 posts
Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2020 - 08:29 AM UTC
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Wow! Thats Very nice Tom! I hope mine looks neary as good!! Quoted Text
It is not impossible to take the Tamiya kit, depicting a very early round bridge Fletcher, and build he as a late war square bridge, but it will entail a lot of scratch building.
Amen to THAT! That's exactly what I did for this build, and it did indeed take a considerable amount of rework and scratch building, not to mention a ton of aftermarket items.
https://modelshipwrights.kitmaker.net/features/2270
Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2020 - 10:44 AM UTC
Looking really good Ezra.
Very neat work on the etch railings.
Are those quad Bofors cast from 3d prints?
Very neat work on the etch railings.
Are those quad Bofors cast from 3d prints?
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
Joined: May 19, 2020
KitMaker: 419 posts
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Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2020 - 02:08 PM UTC
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Thanks! Yes the bofors are 3d printed I got them off Black cat models. Looking really good Ezra.
Very neat work on the etch railings.
Are those quad Bofors cast from 3d prints?
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
Joined: May 19, 2020
KitMaker: 419 posts
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Joined: May 19, 2020
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Posted: Monday, August 10, 2020 - 04:25 AM UTC
Some more progress! The mast is finished, and 5" guns built and waiting paint!
This will most likely be my last update for a couple days so stay safe everyone!
This will most likely be my last update for a couple days so stay safe everyone!
Posted: Monday, August 10, 2020 - 08:16 PM UTC
nice work Ezra
Panzer_Modeler
New Mexico, United States
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Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 02:15 PM UTC
Thanks Russ Im really enjoying all the scratch building on this build!