| 1/72nd Scale U.S.S. Decatur, DDG-73, Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer |
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This is a scratch built, 1/72nd scale Arleigh Burke Class AEGIS Guided Missile Destroyer. A 1/700th scale model of DDG-51 is complete and will be used as a reference. An Italeri, 1/72nd scale, SH-60 Seahawk helicopter is also complete, except for painting and weathering. The ship will be built using some of the same methods as my 1/96th scale Frigate, FFG-54. The photo to the left is the actual ship. I'll be posting pictures of my progress as I go. Stay posted...
Photo: CAD plans, hull Photo: Keel laid Photo: CAD sections done Photo: Sonar, roughly shaped Photo: Flight deck frame Photo: Main deck frame Photo: Frame taking shape Photo: Under construction Photo: Adding basswood sheets Photo: Hull taking shape Photo: Exterior polyester base-coat complete Photo: Overall starboard side Photo: Completed SH-60, Front view Photo: Completed SH-60, Right side Photo: Completed SH-60, Top view Photo: Completed SH-60, Rear view Photo: Completed SH-60, Left side Photo: Completed SH-60, Bottom view
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| Photo: A 1/72nd scale SH-60 helicopter, Under construction |
