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rcmdrvr got a reaction from mtaylor in New BlueJacket kit Survey, Part 2 January 27

Length is not the only issue. I could probably display a 36 inch model of a modern day destroyer but not a 36 inch model of a British ship of the line. The mast height would be a killer.
rcmdrvr got a reaction from Canute in New BlueJacket kit Survey, Part 2 January 26

Length is not the only issue. I could probably display a 36 inch model of a modern day destroyer but not a 36 inch model of a British ship of the line. The mast height would be a killer.
rcmdrvr got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 29

Thanks for the info. I have ordered the kit and will attempt a waterline presentation.
rcmdrvr got a reaction from mtaylor in Suggestions for new BlueJacket Shipcrafters kits, please. January 27

I would love to see the Maine back in production.
rcmdrvr got a reaction from Canute in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 25

Thanks for the info. I have ordered the kit and will attempt a waterline presentation.
rcmdrvr got a reaction from JeffT in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 24

Thanks for the info. I have ordered the kit and will attempt a waterline presentation.
rcmdrvr got a reaction from patrickmil in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 24

Thanks for the info. I have ordered the kit and will attempt a waterline presentation.
rcmdrvr got a reaction from Canute in Suggestions for new BlueJacket Shipcrafters kits, please. January 26

I would love to see the Maine back in production.
rcmdrvr reacted to ccoyle in Suggestions for new BlueJacket Shipcrafters kits, please. January 23

Oh, like USS Boston 1884 -- yeah, I like that suggestion, too!

Or USS Petrel 1889.
rcmdrvr got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 29

Question, do you think you could have cut the hull to make a waterline model?
rcmdrvr got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 29

Those seam liines are pesky. Pop up where you least expect them.
rcmdrvr reacted to patrickmil in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 22

The hull is pretty thick, but cutting it for a waterline model is definitely doable with a Dremel or Proxxon, or a lot of manual elbow grease.

Edit: to add to the above, this is one 1/200 scale ship where I think waterline would be cool since the hull isn't as large as a bathtub.
rcmdrvr got a reaction from Canute in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 23

Question, do you think you could have cut the hull to make a waterline model?
rcmdrvr got a reaction from Canute in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 23

Those seam liines are pesky. Pop up where you least expect them.
rcmdrvr got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 22

Very impressed with your work to date. I have ruined quite a few Trumpeter decals when applying them to aircraft carrier decks. Never tried cutting them up. I have this model on my list of to-do's. Looking forward to following your build.
rcmdrvr reacted to patrickmil in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 22

I appreciate all of the likes and comments; they really provide encouragement when this project throws its curve balls at me. I worked through steps 4-12 in the instructions. These steps have you have add many tiny little deck details. These comprise 200+ tiny little parts and I decided to conquer all of those steps in one large "MEGA-STEP" 🤪. I prepared them by separating them from their sprues, cleaning them up as best I could, and then sticking them in groups to paint stirring sticks with tape sticky-side up. Once primed and painted, I was able to detail paint anything needing it and then they all got stuck on the hull and deck. While it's very far from perfect, I'm happy with my results and it passes muster with a one foot viewing distance.

Ugh! The macro lens is brutal. I couldn't see that seam line on the Harpoon launcher until the below picture. Thankfully, after worrying about it for several hours, I figured that it should not be easily visible if at all since that side will be facing the funnel structure in pretty close quarters.

Thanks for looking in!
rcmdrvr got a reaction from Canute in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 22

Very impressed with your work to date. I have ruined quite a few Trumpeter decals when applying them to aircraft carrier decks. Never tried cutting them up. I have this model on my list of to-do's. Looking forward to following your build.
rcmdrvr reacted to patrickmil in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC January 21

Thank you very much for the compliment! Your builds are nothing short of extraordinary, especially due to the scales involved.
rcmdrvr got a reaction from _SalD_ in USCG Harriet Lane by _SalD_ - Model Shipways - 1:96 December 4, 2023

Your work continues to impress!
rcmdrvr got a reaction from Canute in USCG Harriet Lane by _SalD_ - Model Shipways - 1:96 December 3, 2023

Your work continues to impress!
rcmdrvr got a reaction from bobandlucy in USCG Harriet Lane by _SalD_ - Model Shipways - 1:96 December 2, 2023

Your work continues to impress!
rcmdrvr reacted to _SalD_ in USCG Harriet Lane by _SalD_ - Model Shipways - 1:96 December 2, 2023

Part 2

Trying to follow all the Superdetails listed in the instructions I decided I would try making the heart blocks for the Inner fore topmast stay. Cutting out two circles from scrap wood and with a little drilling, sanding and filing (and cursing) I finally came up with two blocks I was happy with.

First block tied to the bowsprit.

Lashing the two blocks together.

Completed Inner fore topmast stay

Happy with the way it turned out.
rcmdrvr reacted to _SalD_ in USCG Harriet Lane by _SalD_ - Model Shipways - 1:96 December 2, 2023

Thanks druxey. I ended up redoing the lashing between the hearts because the first time i did it I tightened the stay so much I put a rather drastic sag in the fore stay. oops!
rcmdrvr reacted to Mike Collier in CSS HL Hunley by Mike Collier - FINISHED - MikroMir - 1/35 - PLASTIC November 19, 2023

Just the kit of the CSS H.L. Hunley.
rcmdrvr got a reaction from Keith Black in Question - Where to post? November 18, 2023

I have just completed a plastic model that I have mounted in a seascape. I have photos of this completed model that I would like to post to get some suggestions from readers of the forum. It is not a build log but I want to ask questions, especially about my finishing and the seascape.

Where should I put this?

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