discussion 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.View attachment 296471View attachment 296472View attachment 296473View attachment 296474View attachment 296475View attachment 296476View attachment 296477View attachment 296478

 

[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 funnelsView attachment 302169View attachment 302170

 

[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

 

[peterairfix]

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

To be honest I had forgotten all about it as it's currently at the bottom of the stash.

 

[minitnkr]

Looks to be a great kit. Beautiful work so far. The instructions look amazing. PaulE

 

[boatman]

Looks to be a great kit. Beautiful work so far. The instructions look amazing. PaulE

What PaulE said
chris

 

[peterairfix]

Now no longer at the bottom of the pile as I have just dug it out and will be continuing pics to follow soon.

 

[boatman]

GREAT