First Ship Tamiya 1/350 Fletcher

[jwt708]

Hello forum! As the title says, I'm working on my first ship the Tamiya Fletcher. This kit was selected because I am deployed and I thought it would be something I could do with minimal supplies. Just getting started with the hull mostly assembled and some paint.

 

[Pantherman]

Hello forum! As the title says, I'm working on my first ship the Tamiya Fletcher. This kit was selected because I am deployed and I thought it would be something I could do with minimal supplies. Just getting started with the hull mostly assembled and some paint. View attachment 167451

Nice kit, looking forward to seeing your build. Pantherman

 

[Tommergun]

Looking forward to it!

 

[jwt708]

Progress in assembly has slowed because I'm waiting on glue! I only have super glue and don't want to build the entire ship with it. Did a little more painting. Lots of layers ahead!

 

[jwt708]

Progress continues. I've built some sections but wanted to get the deck done before anything gets glued to it. It's pretty close to done. Not sure about the colors as I'm not using Tamiya but Vallejo "equivalents." Originally the deck was too dark for my liking but this color should be OK.

 

[jwt708]

Getting some paint down in the structure. Wish I would have painted it as I went along, before a lotnof assembly, at least on the bridge section. Progress all the same! Keep in mind, it's all brish painted.

 

[BOATMAN]

HI you are doin well keep it comin as i had this model in a big scale by revele where it could sail an every thing worked on the ship by computer disk but i had to buy the kit twice as the first one was ready to go to pond an i put the finished model on the roof of my car while unlockin the car an a big gust of wind came an blew it off my car roof an it was smashed to bits boy was i fed up but bought another kit same again built it an sailed it brilliant an it looked great on the wet stuff so i'll be followin your build sir
chrisb

 

[jwt708]

HI you are doin well keep it comin as i had this model in a big scale by revele where it could sail an every thing worked on the ship by computer disk but i had to buy the kit twice as the first one was ready to go to pond an i put the finished model on the roof of my car while unlockin the car an a big gust of wind came an blew it off my car roof an it was smashed to bits boy was i fed up but bought another kit same again built it an sailed it brilliant an it looked great on the wet stuff so i'll be followin your build sir
chrisb

Thank you and that's a tragic end to your first build!

 

[BOATMAN]

WELL it was but it was not a revell kit but the big linberg kit about 4ft long that got smashed but i had plenty of mojo in them days so i went straight to Norwich model shop an bought anouther as last one in the shop window so i was lucky to get it
chrisb

 

[scottrc78]

Getting some paint down in the structure. Wish I would have painted it as I went along, before a lotnof assembly, at least on the bridge section. Progress all the same! Keep in mind, it's all brish painted.


View attachment 169431

Looks really good. The full sized ships were brush painted. I may think of brush painting my next build.

 

[jwt708]

Looks really good. The full sized ships were brush painted. I may think of brush painting my next build.

Thank you!

 

[jwt708]

I was not happy with the hull red so I brightened it. Another coat and it should be good. Hopefully will have the hull finished soon. I also did a little work on the structure, which was challenging with the upper levels of the bridge installed...it looks fine from an arms length.

 

[jwt708]

Update time...

I came home abruptly for a family emergency and this model did not and was not completed.

It was a nice model and one I want to tackle again.

 

[BarleyBop]

one I want to tackle again.

Nice! We be rooting for ya!

 

[BOATMAN]

YES HI that red looks about right well done sir
chrisb

 

[Sailor]

I think

the Tamia Fletcher kit is a good choice. I hope to build it if I ever get through my Uss Hornet CV-8 kit. I'l be watching you!

Hello forum! As the title says, I'm working on my first ship the Tamiya Fletcher. This kit was selected because I am deployed and I thought it would be something I could do with minimal supplies. Just getting started with the hull mostly assembled and some paint. View attachment 167451

The Tamiya Fletcher kit is a good choice. I hope to build it if I ever get through my Uss Hornet CV-8 kit. I'l be watching you!

 

[jwt708]

I was working on that kit on my deployment and when I left I didn't have room for it. I want to build it again.

 

[BarleyBop]

I want to build it again.

Nice! we'll be watching! (too bad you had to leave it behind)