Very Fire 1/350-USN San Diego Light Cruiser

[javlin]

This is my next project that's already in progress since last W/E.The Atlanta Light Cruiser was built to be basically an anti-aircraft battery and screen for the capital ships.The ship came with 16 X 5" guns across 8 turrets with a single quad 40mm,three twin 20mm and single 20 mm's to which I have Bunker Studios 3D print inbound.The original Very Fire kit came with all the PE as an option but I could not see were I could buy it separate so the PE I believe I will need was ordered and has arrived mainly railing/ladders.The Book I have may just squeak me buy on the rigging nothing like your IJN or Kreigsmarine the USN was light on rigging.

This is a rebox of the VF kit minus PE meaning railing/ladders a small 3" x 4" fret was provided.

the wire reels getting ready for some paint

A layout of the main battery's

The lines in this Cruiser Class is quite Nice and the wood base for all future USN builds will be Oak in honor of "Old Ironsides"

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Builder 2010]

This should be good. Love to watch people building complex ship models.

 

[javlin]

This should be good. Love to watch people building complex ship models.

She's not to complex but has been enjoyable thus far.The build has been going well and is the first I have taped off decks to paint AA tubs and inner walls with the AB it really was not hard at all.

None of the SS is glued ATTM.

A very busy part of the ship

Some overhead views I like the contrast.

 

[fubar57]

Just found this. Really nice work so far, Kevin

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far!

 

[javlin]

Now pics of were she is at no SS's are glued down and I am still awaiting the 40mm guns.The 20mm are vast improvement over the kit guns with gun-sights,ammo cans and shields.

 

[fubar57]

Amazing detail

 

[javlin]

Amazing detail

Just wait Geo it 's going to get better...Thanks

 

[SaparotRob]

Beautiful build.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work so far Kevin!

 

[javlin]

Thanks for the likes fellas work progresses just not super happy with the highlighted results ATTM could be lighting and camera because in person looks OK,I have already repainted dry brush the area around the bridge as well as some other area.I think in the future instead of Tamy wash I am going to do my own make it less subtle.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far Kevin!

 

[javlin]

Thanks Wotjek and Hugh kinda got burn out on ships started a Revell 1/32 P-51.

 

[T Bolt]

Very nice Kevin

 

[javlin]

The San Diego has come front and center once again and progress has been quite good.

This pic is to show off the double 40's from Bunker Studio's a company and a particular vendor I am using extensively one can see the single 20's from BS's also.

Just a different angle on the double 40's

The Quad 40's on the rear deck followed by a couple of 20's these have not been cleared so no wash yet late to the party.

Just a full view still need to rail the other side ,rig glue down super structures,ladder and a little rust here and there.