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AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« on: January 14, 2021, 04:20:55 PM »
                            Got this from Zak a few years ago, don't remember what I paid for it but it was very cheap, always a good start.
                            Seen as it was a bargain I thought some etched brass wouldn't come amiss, the White Ensign fret set me back £25. It's languished in the "to do" pile ever since.
                     The set now retails just south of £50.
                            The set covers two ships in the class and as you can see is pretty extensive, not so bad if you want to build two ships. 
                  The pictures probably speak for themselves, about three modelling days work.
           Typical Tamiya kit, well engineered and all very sensible. The camo scheme could be fun.
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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2021, 04:55:15 PM »
Lots of brass to keep you busy for a day or two.

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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2021, 05:34:15 PM »
Very good, I think it may have been a freebie, but cannot remember.
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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2021, 07:48:42 PM »
A good bit of rigging to do an' all looking at the box art.  Nice looking floaty thing Haddock.

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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2021, 01:01:34 PM »
Plenty of brasswork there Tony - should keep you out of trouble.
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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2021, 02:04:09 PM »
Looking forward to seeing your brass work on this one. 8)
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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2021, 02:10:25 PM »
Start of the painting process.
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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2021, 03:42:36 PM »
How do you seperate the brass from the fret? I use a tile and sharpe blade but still end up with a burr!!!

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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2021, 08:41:26 PM »
Hi Chris,
I use an Acrylic piece of plastic and rounded blade. I too get a little 'burr' sometimes.
But I find if I hold the piece in some flat smooth pliers, right to the edge. I can remove it with a sanding stick quite easily.
Cheers,
Bigkev.

PS. Best person to ask is Oh, Honourable Haddock.
I hope my next is always better

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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2021, 09:04:13 AM »
How do you seperate the brass from the fret? I use a tile and sharpe blade but still end up with a burr!!!
Tamiya make a half round diamond file,it works
a lot better than a sanding stick but lasts forever.
Not cheap but if you do a lot of brass, well worth it.
Practice makes perfect.
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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2021, 12:03:22 PM »
Etched parts always have a cusp [a ridge along the edges] as a product of the way they are etched. It's worthwhile to run a fine file along these edges to square them of, improving edge bonding and the look of any visible edges

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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2021, 02:07:35 PM »
Starboard side painted. Sea blue and Ocean grey.
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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2021, 02:15:22 PM »
Like tbe camouflage pattern.
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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2021, 03:27:55 PM »
Port side done. I don't know whether it's poor lighting or my camera
but it would be nice to see a bit more contrast between the colours.
These are "authentic" colours so I'll have to live with it.
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Re: AMERICAN DESTROYER USS FLETCHER IN 1:350 BY TAMIYA.
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2021, 04:28:02 PM »
Nice wavy (navy) camoflague. Re the brass, thanks for the tips everyone. I have some diamond files so will give them a try.