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Great looking build. I have always had a soft spot for the Clemson class and four stackers in general.
A couple of questions though if possible. You said you used the Ward for this build. Which model of the Ford did you use? #2 Why the Peary rather than the Ford or one of the other ABDA ships?
I would have loved to see a build log on this. Congratulations
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Yeah she had a tough time of it in the opening days of WWII. She got hit by the bombers at Cavite on Dec 10 when MacArthur was unable to figure out how to operate as a commanding general. She would have been lost then when ordnance in the area started going off but she was towed clear of the dock by the Whippoorwill and the fires put out. Then as Cavite was useless as a repair base she had to make her own way to Darwin where she is still today.
Lack of information on the ABDA ships in those few months is hard to get. I am still finding bits and pieces on the Houston after almost a year of looking and reading.
Thanks for the kit information.