03-02-2015, 12:10 PM
The "tooth" of March ..... and the level of the temperature kind of "puts a bite" in the wind out there. Still plenty of snow on the ground and bright sun with a slightly overcast sky. Another fine day for sitting at the table and building something.
I am "researching" all the photos I can find of a FRAM II Sumner Class DD, so I can start a 1:125 scale ( about 36" long, a 1:87 model would be about 4.3 feet long ) model of the first ship I served in. I'll be using a "Blue Devil Destroyer" kit hull as a starting point. It's already proving to be an interesting project. The QH50C Drone helicopter, will be a "bit of fun" scratch building ( I don't think there is a kit of that in 1:125 scale ).
I just might combine this and the "Tour Ship", when I start soldering up all the handrails.
I am "researching" all the photos I can find of a FRAM II Sumner Class DD, so I can start a 1:125 scale ( about 36" long, a 1:87 model would be about 4.3 feet long ) model of the first ship I served in. I'll be using a "Blue Devil Destroyer" kit hull as a starting point. It's already proving to be an interesting project. The QH50C Drone helicopter, will be a "bit of fun" scratch building ( I don't think there is a kit of that in 1:125 scale ).
I just might combine this and the "Tour Ship", when I start soldering up all the handrails.
We always learn far more from our own mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's advice.
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!