Revell 1\144 Fletcher class destroyer platinum edition (the adventure begins)

[peterairfix]

As most of my ship builds are nearing the end it's time for another challenge this time it comes with a bucket of PE and brass plus four double sided plans for PE alone and over 1000 plastic parts so god knows what the PE takes it to.
Here's a few pics of what I have to contend with.

[stillp]

That'll keep you busy for a few hours!

Pete

[Gern]

So what d'you reckon Pete? Finished by, say, Tuesday next week? Any later and we'll be thinking you're slowing down!:smiling:

[peterairfix]

So what d'you reckon Pete? Finished by, say, Tuesday next week? Any later and we'll be thinking you're slowing down!:smiling:

I think it will a lot longer as my mojo for kits is on the wain as I can only seem to manage a couple of hours a day with out getting bored.

[peterairfix]

Now I have made a start the main hull and prop's are painted the hull still has to decals.
And now I will be starting on the funnels or as they are called stacks and all the PE that has to be attached.[ATTACH]296471[/ATTACH][ATTACH]296472[/ATTACH][ATTACH]296473[/ATTACH][ATTACH]296474[/ATTACH][ATTACH]296475[/ATTACH][ATTACH]296476[/ATTACH][ATTACH]296477[/ATTACH][ATTACH]296478[/ATTACH]

[Guest]

I will be following this build with interest as I have just bought this kit. It came with 2 left hull pieces. When I contacted Revell, they said they did not have any spares as it is no longer in production. Luckily the shop I bought it from had another kit in stock and replaced it.

[stillp]

I will be following this build with interest as I have just bought this kit. It came with 2 left hull pieces. When I contacted Revell, they said they did not have any spares as it is no longer in production. Luckily the shop I bought it from had another kit in stock and replaced it.

Somebody, somewhere, has two right hull sides...

Pete

[peterairfix]

Just found a couple of pics I didn't put in its some of pe that I had put on the funnels[ATTACH]302169[/ATTACH][ATTACH]302170[/ATTACH]

[scottie3158]

Peter,
Some great work so far the bling adds another level.
Paul

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
A huge amount of work with all that PE but the end result will be stunning. Great start. Love the funnel.
Jim

[Wouter]

Nice work on the DD so far mate. What brand is the PE set? Looking at the instructions I'd say Pontos Model?

Cheers

[peterairfix]

Nice work on the DD so far mate. What brand is the PE set? Looking at the instructions I'd say Pontos Model?

Cheers

it's the kit supplied pe set

[Wouter]

Ah, they probably produced it for Revell then. Well, it's great quality etch, I can tell you that. Looking forward to see more!

Cheers

[Steve Jones]

Peter

There is an incredible amount of detail for you to get your teeth into. Glad I found your build in time. Good luck

Steve

[boatman]

HI Peter what happening on this build ? as you have done a wonderfull job on her so far be nice to see her finished
chris