Portland by Rick Abramson - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters

[Rick Abramson]

After a joint effort between John Elwood who began the Portland in 2016 and myself, who took over where John left off, the Portland is finally complete. I would never want to tackle anything like this again! Now awaiting the plexiglass cover. The second photo is before I stained the base.

[Rick Abramson]

An additional note; the paper flags proved to be too heavy resulting in the flags flying in different directions. . .not good!

I had decals made from the paper decals, they worked perfectly! Not only are they lighter than the paper ones, after installing the flag halyards with black thread, I then gave the thread a thin coating of ACC which stiffened the thread preventing it from twisting.

[ccoyle]

Beautiful model, Rick! I have split your posts into a separate topic to avoid the misconception that this model is the same model as in the other build log.

 

Cheers!

[SiriusVoyager]

Very nice model!

[Nunnehi (Don)]

Nicely done! Have been looking at it for a while and may have to place an order. 
 

Don

[Rick Abramson]

Chris, Eric and Don, thank you for your kind comments, much appreciated!! This "kit" is certainly not for the "feint of heart." It is basically a "scratch-building kit." Except for the Portland, I build usually in plastic. I attached some  shots of my plastic builds.,  Top to bottom: QE2, QM2, USS Olympia, details on USS Arizona. The bridge and fighting tops on the Arizona are all photo etched parts.

Edited November 9, 2024 by Rick Abramson

[Rick Abramson]

This is the original ITC model of the USS Oregon from 1959. Original price was $2.98!! I built this in 1977. I made all of the railings.

The model was re-released by Glencoe Models. It does appear frequently on ebay. . .a bit more $$$ than $2.98.

[Rick Abramson]

As info, that "I" beam like structure from the bridge to the bow was a removable support for a canvas cover to provide shade.

[Rick Abramson]

This is the original Revell model of the FDNY fireboat the "Fire Fighter." She was in service for 50 years and will eventually be on display at Mystic Seaport. Model 1/87 scale. All airbrushed with Trucolor paints.

[norm1116]

As tough as it is, once completed, the Portland is a beautiful ship to display!

 

Great job John and Rick!

Edited November 27, 2024 by norm1116

[Rick Abramson]

Thank you Norm on behalf of John and myself. To say the least, building this model is not a "pleasure cruise."

[Rick Abramson]

Just out of curiosity, is it a requirement that models presented here are to be wood only? My builds are mostly plastic. If plastic doesn't "qualify", I don't want to take up space here. If that's the case, no offence taken.

[vossiewulf]

1 hour ago, Rick Abramson said:

Just out of curiosity, is it a requirement that models presented here are to be wood only? My builds are mostly plastic. If plastic doesn't "qualify", I don't want to take up space here. If that's the case, no offence taken.

Not at all there are lots of plastic modelers, look in the build logs for subjects from 1901-present day and you'll find plenty of plastic builds, not to mention card as well.

[Rick Abramson]

Thank you for your response. I definitely followed your suggestion. . . .much appreciated!!

Rick

[ccoyle]

14 hours ago, Rick Abramson said:

Just out of curiosity, is it a requirement that models presented here are to be wood only?

 

Ship models in any medium are welcome, but pictures of finished models (i.e., not an actual build log) should be placed in gallery albums.