Thank you! I hope to continue building models long into the coming years. I may be blessed with a retirement someday and hope to spend time doing this hobby.
Thank you! My research showed destroyers in various conditions from brand new, to ships that looked beat up as all get out!. I like to make my models look "used". I feel it gives them a little more life-like appearance. That, of course, is just my opinion on a much debated subject. Thanks for watching my video and for your comments!
That is the most outstanding build of this model I've seen mate. I have it on the bench at the moment and to coin a phrase, if it turns out half as good as this, I'll be very happy!
Thank you for the comment and for watching the video. I highly appreciate your compliment on the model, THANK YOU!!!!!!. I'm quite sure your build will turn out fantastic. This is a fun model to build and there are so many way to modify the kit depending on what destroyer and time period you want to represent. I hope you will post your model, I would enjoy seeing it. Best of luck on your build and best wishes to you!
@@modelsbymonte2431 Credit where credit's due though and thank you. I'm going for DD445 as being the first of the class, it's pretty iconic. Also having been in service for nearly thirty years, it's been around a bit!
@@curvedslightly6815 The USS Fletcher will be an outstanding build. My first build of this model was of the USS John Rodgers DD574. She was the last surviving round bridge Fletcher. She was finally scrapped in 2011 after a failed try to save her as a museum ship. My model of the USS John Rodgers is on permanent display in the model museum inside the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi Texas. I built the USS Heermann, DD532, for my personal collection. This time I decided to build a square bridge variant of the Fletcher class. Thank you again for watching my video and best wishes to you on your build!
@@modelsbymonte2431 Thankyou, I'll try to do mine justice but the PE is fiddly...watching your videos are a great source of tips and info though. Your rendition of the oil canning is superb and something I'd love to to do on mine, but it's a one way trip if it all goes TU! Will have a look around for your USS John Rodgers, shame the real one couldn't be saved.
@@curvedslightly6815 I am pleased something good has come out of the video. The oil caning is very time consuming. And yes, I was very concerned that I would mess up the hull. Before attempting the process, get some scrap plastic and a curved X-Acto blade and practice until your comfortable. However. no matter how much you prepare, the first scrapes on the real hull are scary! I have a construction video on the John Rodgers, maybe I should post it someday? Best of luck on your build!
USS Vesole! - She was a Gearing Class destroyer. My dad was on the USS Kendrick DD612, a Benson Class DD. Thank you for your comment and also for watching my video. I did a lot of research while building this model. I wanted to build a square bridge Fletcher and used the Revell kit as the foundation of the model. As I started conversion to a square bridge design, I started running in to more and more that also needed to be changed. The result was the model in this video. I plan on building a Benson class in the future and I'm trying to get as much details on the Kendrick as I can. Thank you again for your comment!
Made by consolidated steel, I’ve got some company newspapers from them announcing the launch of the Neumann K Perry. Volunteered on the Orleck for 5 years. In Orange the old station housing still exists in parts but the roads for the naval base are still available for foot traffic, when the area was reserve fleet.
Thank you! I really appreciate the comment and I thank you for watching my video. One of my favorite parts of building this destroyer was doing the oil caning on the hull. It seemed to take forever but I really like the effect. Thanks again!
Fan of all your videos. I will try to built the fletcher class in this scale. I already made 1/350 Fletcher class and I really enjoy it. But this one is at another level..! All the best.!
WOW! Thank you so much, I sincerely appreciate your support! I have the 1/200 scale USS Enterprise CV6 next to build. Wish me luck! Thank you again for your comment and for watching this video series. Best wishes!
Thank you for making a comment. I like the photos taken outdoors. To me, these make the model look more realistic. I wish I was a better photographer and video maker! Thanks again!
Thank you for your comment, it is appreciated. In all honesty this is one of my favorite models. I spent many hours scratch building and researching. I built another one of these 1/144 scale Fletcher destroyers before this one. It ended up in the model museum on the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi Texas. I was happy to donate it but it left me with an empty feeling as I did a lot of work on that model too. I decided to do something I rarely do and build another Fletcher. This one would be a square bridge late design as opposed to the early round bridge design. This model is kept on display in my residence and I enjoy it daily. I thank you once again for your comment and for watching my video. Best wishes!
Thank you, I appreciate your comments and watching my video. This was my second 1/144 scale Fletcher destroyer. My first, USS John Rodgers DD574, ended up on display in the museum on the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi Texas. I missed that model and decided to build another with a square bridge, USS Heermann DD532, this time around! Thank you, again!
@@bulgarianpigeon4080 I would love to see some photos of your build. I'm looking for a Benson class destroyer model. My dad was on the USS Kendrick, DD612, and I want to model that ship.
David R Lentz, USA Wow! Is this as amazing as imaginable, or what? Details and corrections that I would have no idea as to how to represent. And the end results are a veritable smörgåsbord of features that augment this to a seafood feast! My sentimental favourite is that you have crewed the ship with a respectable compliment, breathing life into a machine. I would build mine as an early version, in an ocean-going diorama in the eastern North Atlantic, engaging a Deutsche Kriegsmarine U-Boat Typ VIIc at periscope depth, at the moment in which a pair of depth charges has detonated just a few metres beneath the keel of that lurking submarine, visibly bending the hull of the erstwhile sea-hunter, the spray of saltwater just missing the doughty defender . . . . To represent the DKM U-Boat Typ VIIc 1:144-scale model kit: 1) Trumpeter 05912 1/144 DKM Type VIIc U-Boat; 2) Bunker Studio (WS14401) 1/144 U-Boat VIIC Upgrade Set (for Trumpeter kit 05912); 3) YZM Model YZ-002 1/144 DKM VIIc U-Boat 3D Print (for Trumpeter kit 05912). I would acquire both detail sets, in addition to its use in the project, for the opportunity to assess them for their accuracy, suitability, usability, etc. I also would build another as a later version somewhere off the coast of a fog-shrouded, silhouette of an island shortly after dawn in the western South Pacific, in a close-quarters surface engagement with a comparable enemy, as the destroyer’s 5-inch rounds rake the foe’s bridge and superstructure . . . . I do not know how one might represent the adversary’s vessel. Perhaps a forced perspective diorama with the IJN warship in 1:350th scale. I must admit that I greatly would prefer the better detail that a 1:144th-scale kit would offer. If one could find none, would it be practical to attempt converting another Fletcher-class kit to the task, scratch-building the different features? Such would be miles beyond my capacity!
You have a great idea in the works. It would definitely be a show-stopper at any convention. Great detail in your description of the events, too! At 1/144 scale, that would be a very large display. It would be interesting to see this go from concept to completion. The second display you mention is also a very interesting subject. I think your idea of forced perspective would be the only way to achieve this display in an area that does not take up a tennis court. At 1/144 scale the opposing ships would be too far apart to have displayed on a table top. Converting a Fletcher to a IJN destroyer would be extremely difficult. That task is also miles beyond my capabilities. You have some awesome ideas. I thing that these are both achievable in a different scale such as 1/350. Thank you for your comment and for watching my video. Good luck on these ideas and best wishes! Oh, on the destroyer model in the video. You mentioned the crew. I got a comment telling me that the crew was dressed to uniformly to be realistic. Some should have on tee shirts and others in various colors. Live and learn. Thanks again!
I have this kit... I'm planning on converting mine to the USS Bush, DD-529, which was sunk at radar Picket Station #1, Okinawa. My father's ship, the LCS(L)-24 picked up 42 survivors from the Bush. The Bush was converted from a round bridge to a square bridge and had the Mk.51 directors mounted in tubs that bulged out from the bridge splinter shielding. DD527, 528 and 529 all three received AA upgrades, replacing the forward 20mm tubs between the CIC and the 52 mount with twin 40mm guns, added two more 40mm tubs amidships. The midships 20mm mounts were retained and three 20mm guns were mounted aft in a triangular shield forward of the Depth Charge racks.
The Revell Fletcher Class Destroyer in 1/144 scale, out of the box, is a prime example of an early war Fletcher design. The design was modified and altered as the war progressed as I'm sure you are aware. Your build will require considerable modification to the kit. As I stated in the first video in this series, the aftermarket square bridge I purchased was nothing more than scrap resin, the casting was very, very poor. You may have better luck if you purchase one, but I would suggest that you scratch build the bridge as I did, you will get much better results. Aftermarket 40mm guns are available but you may have to scratch build the gun sights. Sounds to me like you have an exciting build. I hope you will post your results for us all to enjoy! Good luck on this conversion! Thank you for watching my video and for your comments!
No, the crew figures did not come with this kit. The figures were purchased from Shapeways.com. Shapways is a 3D printing company, just search for 1/144 scale Naval figures and you should find what you're looking for. Thank you for the comment and for watching the video. Best wishes!
I would like to find out if someone can tell me what the device is mounted on the main deck between the aft torpedo tubes and % inch gun turret number three. By the way this is a wonderful model!
That is the practice loader for the 5" 38 caliber gun mounts. Gun crews could hone their skills and shorten their reload time without actually being in one of the mounts. Thanks for your comments and for watching the video! Best wishes!
Beautiful. Its definitely a shelf queen. If it was RC control, the detail would be lost. If one pays attention to the details, the fact that it's an RC doesn't matter. Nice, real nice build. How many hundreds of hours? Two? Three? You put some time in it. Four or five months I'd bet.
Thanks for the comments! This build was never considered for RC. I wanted to make a square bridge Fletcher for my display. The first Fletcher I built was a round bridge design and ended up in the museum on the USS Lexington. I spent over a year working on this model and all the required modifications. Of course it was not an everyday at the bench project and I took my time in the building process. Lots of research too, and that take time as well. I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching the video. Best wishes!
Nice build. I really enjoyed all four videos. Currently using the kit as a base to build the DDE-449 during her 1958 Configuration. Where do you get the scale sailors from? Really adds a nice touch to the model having a crew.
The sailors are from Shapeways.com. Shapeways is a 3D printing service. You can find all sorts of 3D printed items including 40mm Borfors guns. DDE-449 sounds like it will be a good conversion project. I believe that she had the tripod mast and, if I'm not mistaken, the #2 5" gun was replaced with a Hedge Hog anti-submarine emplacement. A very ambitious conversion. You may find some of the parts you need at Shapeways, they have a lot of conversion parts available in many scales. Best wishes on you conversion project. I hope you post a video of your work on this project, it would be nice to see. Thank you for viewing my videos and for leaving a comment!
Thanks for the quick reply! Yes a big conversion. I have some of the parts already bought from Shapeways and allot of scratch building. Building in honor of my dad who served on DDE-449 from 1955-1958. Been taking allot of pictures, so maybe I can make a video like you did using pictures.
@@theravensnest9754 A video of that project would be awesome to see. I would like to build a Benson Class Destroyer in 1/144 scale. My dad served on the USS Kendrick DD-612 in WWII. Again, I wish you the best on your project and please, at least, consider a video on the completed model. Happy model building!
That is what got me interested in building the model as USS Heermann. As I researched the history of these destroyers, I wanted to build one that took part in a decisive naval battle. I also needed one that was a square bridge design, as that was my intent for this conversion. USS Heermann fit the bill. The fact that she was the only surviving destroyer from this engagement got my attention and finalized my decision. Thank you for watching the video and for your comments!
Yo!!! Please tell me this will be displayed where it can be viewed and appreciated. Not in your dining room or somebody's office. Just saying. I've spent weeks building a kit..I do 1/35 scale military models usually. Tamiya, Green Dragon, Trumpeteer, and the like. Go to a few shows. I've few little awards. I was at the Battle of Britain in Talladega in 2004 or something? I got a 2and, and a 3rd.
Thank you! Unfortunately, this model is for my own enjoyment at this time and is displayed in my home. I did take this model to the local Houston area model show where it received the "Best of Show" award. As I have mentioned before, I built his model after my first one, which was a round bridge design, was put on permanent display in the museum on board the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi TX. I still wanted a Fletcher for my collection and this model was the result. I spent over a year building this model. Fear not, I do plan on donating this one to a museum before I depart this Earth. There are several museum's in my area that may want to add this to their inventory. In fact, I may consider doing this soon as I am in need of more space at home. I appreciate your comments and thank you for watching the videos. Best wishes!
Looks amazing and well detailed! However, At 3:14 .... the bottom flag should be 0.00000000000000001 of a centimeter higher!!! FAIL! Throw the model away and start over!
Dang! I was hoping no one would catch that! Good Eye! Thank you for watching the video and for your comments. I'm going to try and raise that flag 0.00000000000000001 CM higher. Too much $$$$$$ in this one to start over! : ) Thanks again!
Thank you for the nice comment, I sincerely appreciate it! I try to make the models I build look as real as I can. Sometimes I succeed, and sometimes I don't. But no matter the outcome the building is always fun. Thank you again for the comment and for watching the video. Best wishes!
Please look at Shapeways.com. On their web page go to "Market Place". From there you will go to "Miniatures" and from there go to "Figurines". Enter 1/144 scale in the search box (Upper left) and you should get to the correct area. You may have to scroll through a few pages to get the set you want but the figures are there. These are the absolute best scale figures I have found anywhere. Reply again if you still have difficulty finding these figures. Thank you for watching the video and for your comment. Good luck on your build and best wishes.
@@hidalgohouse3815 Their web site is not very user friendly in my opinion. It is hard to find what you are looking for. Even searching the exact name will not get you what you want without effort. However, there is no other place I have found that offers these figures and in useable poses. You can find other items that you may want such as guns and equipment in 1/144 scale too. I'm pleased this video has helped with your build. Thank you again for watching!
Awesome job my friend keep it up
Thank you! I hope to continue building models long into the coming years. I may be blessed with a retirement someday and hope to spend time doing this hobby.
Great job , I have the same ship. I found that it had scale problems. You brought that ship to life.
Thank you, I appreciate the comments! Thanks for watching the video!
Excellent work and details Monte. It is amazing weathering to show a fighting destroyer.
Thank you! My research showed destroyers in various conditions from brand new, to ships that looked beat up as all get out!. I like to make my models look "used". I feel it gives them a little more life-like appearance. That, of course, is just my opinion on a much debated subject. Thanks for watching my video and for your comments!
This is wounderful, museum quality Thank you.
Thank you for the comment, it is highly appreciated!!! And thanks for watching the video.
That is the most outstanding build of this model I've seen mate. I have it on the bench at the moment and to coin a phrase, if it turns out half as good as this, I'll be very happy!
Thank you for the comment and for watching the video. I highly appreciate your compliment on the model, THANK YOU!!!!!!. I'm quite sure your build will turn out fantastic. This is a fun model to build and there are so many way to modify the kit depending on what destroyer and time period you want to represent. I hope you will post your model, I would enjoy seeing it. Best of luck on your build and best wishes to you!
@@modelsbymonte2431 Credit where credit's due though and thank you. I'm going for DD445 as being the first of the class, it's pretty iconic. Also having been in service for nearly thirty years, it's been around a bit!
@@curvedslightly6815 The USS Fletcher will be an outstanding build. My first build of this model was of the USS John Rodgers DD574. She was the last surviving round bridge Fletcher. She was finally scrapped in 2011 after a failed try to save her as a museum ship. My model of the USS John Rodgers is on permanent display in the model museum inside the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi Texas. I built the USS Heermann, DD532, for my personal collection. This time I decided to build a square bridge variant of the Fletcher class. Thank you again for watching my video and best wishes to you on your build!
@@modelsbymonte2431 Thankyou, I'll try to do mine justice but the PE is fiddly...watching your videos are a great source of tips and info though. Your rendition of the oil canning is superb and something I'd love to to do on mine, but it's a one way trip if it all goes TU!
Will have a look around for your USS John Rodgers, shame the real one couldn't be saved.
@@curvedslightly6815 I am pleased something good has come out of the video. The oil caning is very time consuming. And yes, I was very concerned that I would mess up the hull. Before attempting the process, get some scrap plastic and a curved X-Acto blade and practice until your comfortable. However. no matter how much you prepare, the first scrapes on the real hull are scary! I have a construction video on the John Rodgers, maybe I should post it someday? Best of luck on your build!
That's a level of detail i've never seen before. Bravo Zulu on your work! Tin Can Sailor DD878
USS Vesole! - She was a Gearing Class destroyer. My dad was on the USS Kendrick DD612, a Benson Class DD. Thank you for your comment and also for watching my video. I did a lot of research while building this model. I wanted to build a square bridge Fletcher and used the Revell kit as the foundation of the model. As I started conversion to a square bridge design, I started running in to more and more that also needed to be changed. The result was the model in this video. I plan on building a Benson class in the future and I'm trying to get as much details on the Kendrick as I can. Thank you again for your comment!
Made by consolidated steel, I’ve got some company newspapers from them announcing the launch of the Neumann K Perry. Volunteered on the Orleck for 5 years. In Orange the old station housing still exists in parts but the roads for the naval base are still available for foot traffic, when the area was reserve fleet.
Blimey what a stunning job you did
Thank you! I really appreciate the comment and I thank you for watching my video. One of my favorite parts of building this destroyer was doing the oil caning on the hull. It seemed to take forever but I really like the effect.
Thanks again!
Fan of all your videos. I will try to built the fletcher class in this scale. I already made 1/350 Fletcher class and I really enjoy it. But this one is at another level..! All the best.!
WOW! Thank you so much, I sincerely appreciate your support! I have the 1/200 scale USS Enterprise CV6 next to build. Wish me luck! Thank you again for your comment and for watching this video series. Best wishes!
Outstanding! Good job!
Thank you, I appreciate the comment. And thank you for watching my video. Best wishes!
Superb, literally looks real
Thank you for making a comment. I like the photos taken outdoors. To me, these make the model look more realistic. I wish I was a better photographer and video maker! Thanks again!
Just amazing, I'd love to own a model like this.
Thank you for your comment, it is appreciated. In all honesty this is one of my favorite models. I spent many hours scratch building and researching. I built another one of these 1/144 scale Fletcher destroyers before this one. It ended up in the model museum on the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi Texas. I was happy to donate it but it left me with an empty feeling as I did a lot of work on that model too. I decided to do something I rarely do and build another Fletcher. This one would be a square bridge late design as opposed to the early round bridge design. This model is kept on display in my residence and I enjoy it daily. I thank you once again for your comment and for watching my video. Best wishes!
Absolutely delightfull my freind.
Thank you, I appreciate your comments and watching my video.
This was my second 1/144 scale Fletcher destroyer. My first, USS John Rodgers DD574, ended up on display in the museum on the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi Texas. I missed that model and decided to build another with a square bridge, USS Heermann DD532, this time around! Thank you, again!
@@modelsbymonte2431 Yeah I just finished a 1/30th scale Tamiya Fletchter class destroyer.
@@bulgarianpigeon4080 I would love to see some photos of your build. I'm looking for a Benson class destroyer model. My dad was on the USS Kendrick, DD612, and I want to model that ship.
David R Lentz, USA
Wow! Is this as amazing as imaginable, or what? Details and corrections that I would have no idea as to how to represent. And the end results are a veritable smörgåsbord of features that augment this to a seafood feast! My sentimental favourite is that you have crewed the ship with a respectable compliment, breathing life into a machine.
I would build mine as an early version, in an ocean-going diorama in the eastern North Atlantic, engaging a Deutsche Kriegsmarine U-Boat Typ VIIc at periscope depth, at the moment in which a pair of depth charges has detonated just a few metres beneath the keel of that lurking submarine, visibly bending the hull of the erstwhile sea-hunter, the spray of saltwater just missing the doughty defender . . . .
To represent the DKM U-Boat Typ VIIc 1:144-scale model kit: 1) Trumpeter 05912 1/144 DKM Type VIIc U-Boat; 2) Bunker Studio (WS14401) 1/144 U-Boat VIIC Upgrade Set (for Trumpeter kit 05912); 3) YZM Model YZ-002 1/144 DKM VIIc U-Boat 3D Print (for Trumpeter kit 05912). I would acquire both detail sets, in addition to its use in the project, for the opportunity to assess them for their accuracy, suitability, usability, etc.
I also would build another as a later version somewhere off the coast of a fog-shrouded, silhouette of an island shortly after dawn in the western South Pacific, in a close-quarters surface engagement with a comparable enemy, as the destroyer’s 5-inch rounds rake the foe’s bridge and superstructure . . . .
I do not know how one might represent the adversary’s vessel. Perhaps a forced perspective diorama with the IJN warship in 1:350th scale. I must admit that I greatly would prefer the better detail that a 1:144th-scale kit would offer. If one could find none, would it be practical to attempt converting another Fletcher-class kit to the task, scratch-building the different features? Such would be miles beyond my capacity!
You have a great idea in the works. It would definitely be a show-stopper at any convention. Great detail in your description of the events, too!
At 1/144 scale, that would be a very large display. It would be interesting to see this go from concept to completion.
The second display you mention is also a very interesting subject. I think your idea of forced perspective would be the only way to achieve this display in an area that does not take up a tennis court. At 1/144 scale the opposing ships would be too far apart to have displayed on a table top.
Converting a Fletcher to a IJN destroyer would be extremely difficult. That task is also miles beyond my capabilities.
You have some awesome ideas. I thing that these are both achievable in a different scale such as 1/350.
Thank you for your comment and for watching my video. Good luck on these ideas and best wishes!
Oh, on the destroyer model in the video. You mentioned the crew. I got a comment telling me that the crew was dressed to uniformly to be realistic. Some should have on tee shirts and others in various colors. Live and learn. Thanks again!
I have this kit... I'm planning on converting mine to the USS Bush, DD-529, which was sunk at radar Picket Station #1, Okinawa. My father's ship, the LCS(L)-24 picked up 42 survivors from the Bush. The Bush was converted from a round bridge to a square bridge and had the Mk.51 directors mounted in tubs that bulged out from the bridge splinter shielding. DD527, 528 and 529 all three received AA upgrades, replacing the forward 20mm tubs between the CIC and the 52 mount with twin 40mm guns, added two more 40mm tubs amidships. The midships 20mm mounts were retained and three 20mm guns were mounted aft in a triangular shield forward of the Depth Charge racks.
The Revell Fletcher Class Destroyer in 1/144 scale, out of the box, is a prime example of an early war Fletcher design. The design was modified and altered as the war progressed as I'm sure you are aware. Your build will require considerable modification to the kit. As I stated in the first video in this series, the aftermarket square bridge I purchased was nothing more than scrap resin, the casting was very, very poor. You may have better luck if you purchase one, but I would suggest that you scratch build the bridge as I did, you will get much better results. Aftermarket 40mm guns are available but you may have to scratch build the gun sights. Sounds to me like you have an exciting build. I hope you will post your results for us all to enjoy! Good luck on this conversion! Thank you for watching my video and for your comments!
Speechless
I thank you for your comment. That one word is taken in high regard with me. I appreciate you watching the video and wish you all the best.
Inspiring....Love it
Thank you so much, I appreciate your comment! I must say that this model is one of my top favorites. (So Far) Thanks again and best wishes!
Excellent!!!
Thank you! I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching the video!
Very nice!!
This was an absolute joy to build. Thank you for watching and making a comment!
are the crew figures included or where did you get them?
No, the crew figures did not come with this kit. The figures were purchased from Shapeways.com. Shapways is a 3D printing company, just search for 1/144 scale Naval figures and you should find what you're looking for. Thank you for the comment and for watching the video. Best wishes!
I would like to find out if someone can tell me what the device is mounted on the main deck between the aft torpedo tubes and % inch gun turret number three. By the way this is a wonderful model!
That is the practice loader for the 5" 38 caliber gun mounts. Gun crews could hone their skills and shorten their reload time without actually being in one of the mounts. Thanks for your comments and for watching the video! Best wishes!
Beautiful. Its definitely a shelf queen. If it was RC control, the detail would be lost. If one pays attention to the details, the fact that it's an RC doesn't matter.
Nice, real nice build.
How many hundreds of hours? Two? Three? You put some time in it. Four or five months I'd bet.
Thanks for the comments! This build was never considered for RC. I wanted to make a square bridge Fletcher for my display. The first Fletcher I built was a round bridge design and ended up in the museum on the USS Lexington. I spent over a year working on this model and all the required modifications. Of course it was not an everyday at the bench project and I took my time in the building process. Lots of research too, and that take time as well. I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching the video. Best wishes!
Nice build. I really enjoyed all four videos. Currently using the kit as a base to build the DDE-449 during her 1958 Configuration. Where do you get the scale sailors from? Really adds a nice touch to the model having a crew.
The sailors are from Shapeways.com. Shapeways is a 3D printing service. You can find all sorts of 3D printed items including 40mm Borfors guns. DDE-449 sounds like it will be a good conversion project. I believe that she had the tripod mast and, if I'm not mistaken, the #2 5" gun was replaced with a Hedge Hog anti-submarine emplacement. A very ambitious conversion. You may find some of the parts you need at Shapeways, they have a lot of conversion parts available in many scales. Best wishes on you conversion project. I hope you post a video of your work on this project, it would be nice to see. Thank you for viewing my videos and for leaving a comment!
Thanks for the quick reply! Yes a big conversion. I have some of the parts already bought from Shapeways and allot of scratch building. Building in honor of my dad who served on DDE-449 from 1955-1958. Been taking allot of pictures, so maybe I can make a video like you did using pictures.
@@theravensnest9754 A video of that project would be awesome to see. I would like to build a Benson Class Destroyer in 1/144 scale. My dad served on the USS Kendrick DD-612 in WWII. Again, I wish you the best on your project and please, at least, consider a video on the completed model. Happy model building!
She was the only Fletcher Class Survivor from Taffy 3 from the Battle off Samar
That is what got me interested in building the model as USS Heermann. As I researched the history of these destroyers, I wanted to build one that took part in a decisive naval battle. I also needed one that was a square bridge design, as that was my intent for this conversion. USS Heermann fit the bill. The fact that she was the only surviving destroyer from this engagement got my attention and finalized my decision. Thank you for watching the video and for your comments!
Yo!!!
Please tell me this will be displayed where it can be viewed and appreciated. Not in your dining room or somebody's office.
Just saying. I've spent weeks building a kit..I do 1/35 scale military models usually. Tamiya, Green Dragon, Trumpeteer, and the like.
Go to a few shows. I've few little awards. I was at the Battle of Britain in Talladega in 2004 or something? I got a 2and, and a 3rd.
Thank you! Unfortunately, this model is for my own enjoyment at this time and is displayed in my home. I did take this model to the local Houston area model show where it received the "Best of Show" award. As I have mentioned before, I built his model after my first one, which was a round bridge design, was put on permanent display in the museum on board the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi TX. I still wanted a Fletcher for my collection and this model was the result. I spent over a year building this model. Fear not, I do plan on donating this one to a museum before I depart this Earth. There are several museum's in my area that may want to add this to their inventory. In fact, I may consider doing this soon as I am in need of more space at home. I appreciate your comments and thank you for watching the videos. Best wishes!
Looks amazing and well detailed! However, At 3:14 .... the bottom flag should be 0.00000000000000001 of a centimeter higher!!!
FAIL! Throw the model away and start over!
Dang! I was hoping no one would catch that! Good Eye!
Thank you for watching the video and for your comments. I'm going to try and raise that flag 0.00000000000000001 CM higher. Too much $$$$$$ in this one to start over! : )
Thanks again!
I thought it was the actual ship for a sec
Thank you for the nice comment, I sincerely appreciate it! I try to make the models I build look as real as I can. Sometimes I succeed, and sometimes I don't. But no matter the outcome the building is always fun. Thank you again for the comment and for watching the video. Best wishes!
@@modelsbymonte2431 your welcome keep domingo what you love most :)
I can't build a ship without crew and I cannot find 144 scale figures ANYWHERE. 😂
Please look at Shapeways.com. On their web page go to "Market Place". From there you will go to "Miniatures" and from there go to "Figurines". Enter 1/144 scale in the search box (Upper left) and you should get to the correct area. You may have to scroll through a few pages to get the set you want but the figures are there. These are the absolute best scale figures I have found anywhere. Reply again if you still have difficulty finding these figures. Thank you for watching the video and for your comment. Good luck on your build and best wishes.
@Models by Monte thank you! I've looked there before but 144 was never listed. Searching for it worked.
@@hidalgohouse3815 Their web site is not very user friendly in my opinion. It is hard to find what you are looking for. Even searching the exact name will not get you what you want without effort. However, there is no other place I have found that offers these figures and in useable poses. You can find other items that you may want such as guns and equipment in 1/144 scale too. I'm pleased this video has helped with your build. Thank you again for watching!