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Re: 1/350 Dragon USS Spruance

Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2019 12:25 pm
by Modelcrazy
Yeah, it's a little bit more than I wanted. Once it's dry I cut it down some, it's fixable. I have been in those seas in the Bearing Sea on a 190 ft cutter though. No fun a all. The captain had us in rack unless you were on dury to cut down on injures

Re: 1/350 Dragon USS Spruance

Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2019 4:41 pm
by mustang1989
I can't get over the water effects. I know you say you've got some corrections to do and all but watching this all come together is really enjoyable. :shoutout:

Re: 1/350 Dragon USS Spruance

Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 10:30 pm
by Modelcrazy
I smoothed out the waves some, it's still some pretty heavy seas but more realistic. Next is painting the water.

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Re: 1/350 Dragon USS Spruance

Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 8:29 am
by Stikpusher
Boy she is biting into that wave... :hmm:

Re: 1/350 Dragon USS Spruance

Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 5:15 am
by Handiabled
Quite a few years back I built (modded) a 1/350 Dragon Spruance kit for a Gulf War Vet. The ship Deyo I copied for him was made into a artificial reef some years after and the same Vet also helped with her decommission. (I think he made off with her bell ) Great kit! Your making this look wonderful!

Re: 1/350 Dragon USS Spruance

Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:33 am
by Modelcrazy
Thanks Handiabled, It's a nice kit, especially for it's age, the detail set really helps as well. Once I finish painting the Perry I'm working on and complete forming it's water base, I'll start on painting the water and adding the wake for both at the same time. The Perry is close.

Re: 1/350 Dragon USS Spruance

Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:50 am
by LyleW
Having just about finished the 109 mangle, I am more impressed than before. Wow...

Re: 1/350 Dragon USS Spruance

Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:56 am
by Modelcrazy
Thanks Lyle, there certainly is a difference between ships and other subjects.

Re: 1/350 Dragon USS Spruance

Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 10:15 am
by mustang1989
Looking forward to you bringing out the water effects Steve.

Re: 1/350 Dragon USS Spruance

Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2020 10:52 am
by Modelcrazy
And back to the Sprue Can.
I painted, brush and spray, the first coat of blue. This will be followed by a second coat. The over spray on the hull can be easily fixed but a little grey touch up, add to the tonal variation effect anyway.
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