Four Stacker

[Nigel J]

Hello everyone. I'm starting work on a 'restoration' project. The model is a scratch built Clemson class flush deck destroyer my father built about thirty years ago. The ship is damaged, dusty and forlorn, missing most of the guns and deck furniture, etc. I was hoping to bring it back to its former glory with the use of some resin/ metal parts but unfortunately my father built it in an old unusual TT scale (1/120th) and I'm having a hard time sourcing parts. Any ideas/suggestions? Thanks, Nigel

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 9, 2018 by Nigel J

[druxey]

Had the idea of scratch building the parts you need occurred to you? You may find building your own parts a very satisfying exercise. There's always information and advice available on this site.

Edited February 9, 2018 by druxey

[Nigel J]

As daunting as it seems, I've definately considered scratch building parts and probably will have to do so regardless! the 4 inch deck guns are what worry me the most.

[lmagna]

Hello Nigel

It won't help you much with the open 4" mounts, but Toms modelworks makes a couple of brass etched sheets in !/125th for the Fletcher destroyer, (Blue Devil) that includes depth charge racks and stuff like that. A second sheet has railings an ladders. A bit expensive being that they are not exact sets made for the four stacker but the scale is about right.   http://www.tomsmodelworks.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23_39&products_id=166 

[Nigel J]

That's great news, thanks for the info, I'll check it out!