Tamiya 1/350 Fletcher DD445 Destroyer.

[rtfoe]

Hi Guys,
My recent build on a commissioned 1/700 USS Clifton Sprague has got me inspired to build a poor flood victim from my stash for a local GB which I'm to judge. Thought I'd support the group so this is...

what the box and contents look like...no sprue shots as they're awfully caked in dried mud in the plastic wrapping.
I've got 6 months to do this as the GB ends in July. Checked out all the parts and they're all there only the decals suffered so will need to find suitable numerals.
My first foray into 1/350 scale and have three more of this class of ships in the stash including in 1/700. I have aftermarket PE for both scales. The two 1/350 scaled Dragon kits come with its own PE minus the railings which I can get generic ones.
So far the Tamiya Fletcher looks an easy build with separate assembly components for easy painting without too much masking if planned properly.

Hope you guys will join me once the glue and cutters get going. Its free seating and refreshments but Corvid SOPs must be adhered to.

Cheers,
Richard

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
I'm in for a larger scale ship. That flood has certainly messed up the kit. Hopefully it's just washable dirt and there is no damage.
jim

[Ian M]

Hmm quite a few boats on here at the moment. I Like
Sitting right at the front.
What is that smell, are you sure that's only mud?

[Andy the Sheep]

My car plate number begins with "DD": how could I miss this build?:smiling4:
(when I parked it for the first time at my workplace, my boss asked me how I dared to berth a destroyer beside his car... :smiling: ).

[boatman]

AN IM also following Richard be nice to see one of these ships built as im hopeing soon to get back to work on my tiger so all us floaty thing builders pull togeather an support each other lol
chris

[papa 695]

Just pulled up a seat Richard, Milk no sugar in my tea thanks, but got to keep off the biscuits.

[boatman]

Just pulled up a seat Richard, Milk no sugar in my tea thanks, but got to keep off the biscuits.

WHY Getting to plump Ian like me ?
chris

[papa 695]

WHY Getting to plump Ian like me ?
chris

Yes Chris

[Tim Marlow]

Should be good Richard, I’ll keep an eye on it…

[rtfoe]

Thanks guys, I'll make sure refreshments are plenty...there are some local delicacies.

Hi Richard
I'm in for a larger scale ship. That flood has certainly messed up the kit. Hopefully it's just washable dirt and there is no damage.
jim
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Jim, mud was easily removed with water and a tooth rush. The larger the kit seems easier to build but the painting of weathered details will be more.

Hmm quite a few boats on here at the moment. I Like :smiling3:
Sitting right at the front.
What is that smell, are you sure that's only mud?

Ian, I guess its the prawn fritters with belacan sauce. White men have been known to run away from belacan which has the same effect as durian. :smiling6:

My car plate number begins with "DD": how could I miss this build?:smiling4:
(when I parked it for the first time at my workplace, my boss asked me how I dared to berth a destroyer beside his car... :smiling: ).

Didn't he drive a battleship, Andy?

AN IM also following Richard be nice to see one of these ships built as im hopeing soon to get back to work on my tiger so all us floaty thing builders pull togeather an support each other lol
chris

Chris, we ship mateys need to be sailing in formation and in strength.

Just pulled up a seat Richard, Milk no sugar in my tea thanks, but got to keep off the biscuits.

Ian, over here we say "kurang manis" or "teh kosong" but it still ends up sweet because of the condensed milk in our teas. Every local delicacy is a health hazard but safe if taken moderately.

Should be good Richard, I’ll keep an eye on it…

Both eyes Tim once the PE gets worked in.

Nice of you guys to be present. I hope to make this go smoothly, already am switching the pedestal for the Dragon version which looks nicer and am keeping the presentation similar.

Cheers,
Richard

[BattleshipBob]

Count me sir and cake yehaa

[Mickc1440]

I'm in with the rabble

[JayCee]

I will follow, I like a ship build (except my Zulu ). It will get finished, promise.
John.

[The Smythe Meister]

Not done a Ship since I was about 10,(HMS Warspite, Airfix kit in about '74/5),
So I'm interested in this for sure, especially when factoring in your great talent Richard
BRING IT ON!!
ANDY

[rtfoe]

Count me sir and cake yehaa

Hi Bob, cake it is then and welcome aboard.

I'm in with the rabble

Mick, good to have you. You'd regret mixing with the rabble once John R sits in. :tears-of-joy:

I will follow, I like a ship build (except my Zulu ). It will get finished, promise.
John.

I hope this will cheer you up John and get you started on Zulu again.

Not done a Ship since I was about 10,(HMS Warspite, Airfix kit in about '74/5),
So I'm interested in this for sure, especially when factoring in your great talent Richard :smiling3:
BRING IT ON!!
ANDY

Ah, the Warspite...one day I will tackle the Airfix one I have, Andy. Got all the bibs and bobs for it. You will find that I am quite uncomfortable with these floaty things.

Cheers,
Richard