Type 45 Destroyer by mikegr - FINISHED - 1/700

[mikegr]

I will build the cousin of my previous work - Horizon class, the type 45 Destroyer.

 

  

[mikegr]

I made the hull. It looked clumsy and wide.  I had to remeasure to get the proper dimensions

Excess "fat" was trimmed down and it was shortened by 3 cm.

After more careful work I shaped the sides and upon finish wood was polished

Then, I add the PE heli deck on rear and a 2.5 mm piece of resin on bow to make the right elevation

Finally priming and sanding the bow, stern and the sides, several times.

[mikegr]

Next was to print the central area between the hangar and the bridge where funnels and towers will placed upon.

However because of warping problems that I couldn't solve after many attempts, I removed it and replaced it with plywood wrapped with plastic fillets for a smoother finish. This handwork took me 2 hours instead of 2 wasted evenings, what a bitter lesson.

Fortunately the other piece, the main canon printed just fine and a barrel made of needle pieces was added along with hand rails.

 

[mikegr]

Next was the hangar. I printed the right half and made some adjustment to fit the PE externally. I made them in separate pieces so I can scratch built the interior more easily them glue them together. Like in Horizon class because of the side compartments for inflatable storage, the heli hangar is somewhat narrow.

[mikegr]

So I made the second part and glued them together. Light was tested. Some misfittings at the end of the hangar won't be visible so I don't bother.

[mikegr]

I printed most of the parts.Since I used a plan to calculate the size of the pieces and the PE parts are made to replace standard plastic parts of specific kits some misfitting is expected. Some PEs won't be used as the required details is already designed at the parts I printed.

[mikegr]

Today I painted the dark grey and added some PE after the proper adjustments

[mikegr]

Today's progress was some micro work on the main mast

[mikegr]

 So after painting, repainting, fittings, misfittings, repairs and more I got to the point to glue all main pieces together. Now I need to add details, go for final paint job and rigging

[mikegr]

I redesigned the forward launcher in more reasonable dimensions and painted the Phalanx. Other details were added like barrel life raft and rings.

 

[mikegr]

So I proceed finishing the model with final details. I put it aside with the Horizon class and add a drydock. Tomorrow I will pour the resin. It will be a simple sea representation

 

 

[mikegr]

I pour the resin and added a second part of dock. In my hurry to finish it yesterday I made a rookie mistake and forgot to check it the  surface was flat so the small inclination so the resin was distributed unevenly. Anyway the purpose was just to display the ships together.

 

[KeithAug]

An impressive little ship, excellent work.

[king derelict]

Lovely ships in an effective setting

Alan

[GrandpaPhil]

Excellent work!