Tamiya 1/350 USS Fletcher

[BattleshipBob]

Ok guys, I think Bob is getting a bit tired of the endless teasing regarding the change of favourite subjects. Can we just enjoy the build?
Please!

No problem, did they have zimmerit??

Right sanity for a while,

Superstructure, main guns etc. in the hopefully dust proof box. The primed hull and Kagero having the hull to lower hull seams primed for checking. All ok, phew

[boatman]

Comin on well boyo keep it comin
chrisb

[Waspie]

Don’t know to the validity of the image but there was an image of the USS Fletcher stating it was about 2700 ton. Next to it was a pic of Yamamoto’s main turret weighing in at 2800 ton?
If true that quite a comparison.

[Ian M]

Don’t know to the validity of the image but there was an image of the USS Fletcher stating it was about 2700 ton. Next to it was a pic of Yamamoto’s main turret weighing in at 2800 ton?
If true that quite a comparison.

I saw that as well I can imagine it's good if the whole turret and not just the top is on the scales!

[BattleshipBob]

That's right apparently just shy of 2800 T, imagine turning it by hand lol

[Waspie]

I saw that as well I can imagine it's good if the whole turret and not just the top is on the scales!

I guess it included the pintel!

[Guest]

Looking good Bob, do you have some heating in the room ?

[BattleshipBob]

Looking good Bob, do you have some heating in the room ?

Evening John

I have a small convection heater, but generally the room is ok. It's insulated with spare carpet underlay on the floor and covered by a large rug which I had to cut to fit. Thankfully not new otherwise Julie may have cut me down to size lol

[Guest]

Evening John

I have a small convection heater, but generally the room is ok. It's insulated with spare carpet underlay on the floor and covered by a large rug which I had to cut to fit. Thankfully not new otherwise Julie may have cut me down to size lol

Hi Bon .That's good, I pop my oil heater on for a bit till it's warm, with all the insulation in the ceiling and walls it retains the heat well . Better for painting these cool days . Hi to Julie .
Will email tomorrow.

[Ian M]

God how I miss those early years, dashing out to the shed to paint something. Pouring rain, freezing cold. damp. Then me dad bought a paraffine heater. warmed up nice. Made a boat load of condensation but warmed up. lol
As an old fart, I enjoy the ability to walk down the hallway, via the kitchen, aka coffee maker, to a central heated room, with all the trimnings. LOL
Sorry Bob just had a flashback.

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Bon .That's good, I pop my oil heater on for a bit till it's warm, with all the insulation in the ceiling and walls it retains the heat well . Better for painting these cool days . Hi to Julie .
Will email tomorrow.

Morning John, look forward to our chat!

God how I miss those early years, dashing out to the shed to paint something. Pouring rain, freezing cold. damp. Then me dad bought a paraffine heater. warmed up nice. Made a boat load of condensation but warmed up. lol
As an old fart, I enjoy the ability to walk down the hallway, via the kitchen, aka coffee maker, to a central heated room, with all the trimnings. LOL
Sorry Bob just had a flashback.

Not a problem Ian! When we hopefully move next yr, I fully intend to have a room for everything in the new house!! The garage room is good but having to carry the model bits, paint and airbrush can be a pain, especially when I often forget stuff!! Also been trapped in there during heavy rain lol

[Andy T]

Also been trapped in there during heavy rain lol

That rings true with me!

I'm often lugging parts/models/bases back & forth at this time of year to dry in the warmth of my house. Not fun when it's throwing it down

I have to get inventive with boxes & tupperware :tears-of-joy:

[BattleshipBob]

That rings true with me!

I'm often lugging parts/models/bases back & forth at this time of year to dry in the warmth of my house. Not fun when it's throwing it down

I have to get inventive with boxes & tupperware :tears-of-joy:

Thankfully I have a selection of plastic storage boxes, a large long one for parts to dry in and smaller for back and forth. I look forward to a room for everything lol. One time it was pouring down and when I looked at the house Julie was looking back drinking a warm cuppa, swine lol

[boatman]

Thankfully I have a selection of plastic storage boxes, a large long one for parts to dry in and smaller for back and forth. I look forward to a room for everything lol. One time it was pouring down and when I looked at the house Julie was looking back drinking a warm cuppa, swine lol

OH DEAR Bob so julie dint make you one then lol an if jen done that to me id have gone ballistic lol AN ALL BECAUSE THE LADY LOVES A HOT DRINK LOL
chrisb

[BattleshipBob]

More progress. Now be warned the colours are far from accurate. Dark seagreen on the hull, might use different again for deck? And light grey on the superstructure sides etc. if you are a expert on USN colours look away lol. Please remember practice build


Superstructure loose!

Not the greatest photos, very happy with the finish, Mr color