Not quite a Whif, but rather a poor mans 1/350 Garcia class FF

SigfanUSAF · June 17, 2012, 07:06:18 AM

Monograms 1/306th USS Ramsey, I compressed the superstructure by a little over 1"- slicing out 3 different sections. I tried the same with the kits hull, but it failed and I fabricated one from pine. Mine scales to 422', about 8' too long. PE rail is generic, and the 5"/38s came from a Tamiya Fletcher. Close enough for my fleet.

Us modern 1/350th guys are kinda limited on available plastic kits

scooter · June 17, 2012, 07:18:35 AM

Quote from: SigfanUSAF on June 17, 2012, 07:06:18 AM
Us modern 1/350th guys are kinda limited on available plastic kits

I remember that kit. I wanted to knock it up as a Coast Guard Cutter...mind you this was about 25 years ago.

And I've got the same complaint about modern airfield do-dads and geejaws in 1/48. Unless I want to turn a Tamiya Humvee into an aircraft tug, it just ain't happening.

Hobbes · June 17, 2012, 07:23:03 AM

Nice save with the new hull. Isn't it a bit lightly armed with two guns only?

SigfanUSAF · June 17, 2012, 08:07:20 AM

Quote from: Hobbes on June 17, 2012, 07:23:03 AM
Nice save with the new hull. Isn't it a bit lightly armed with two guns only?

Yeah, I'm awaiting a Veteran Models ASROC launcher to complete her.

PR19_Kit · June 17, 2012, 11:09:54 AM

That looks pretty darn sharp to me, but then what do I know about warships?

Go4fun · June 17, 2012, 11:54:55 AM

I'll order two for the Free Islands Republic of Kansia. Looks like a good addition.

Joe C-P · June 17, 2012, 07:05:19 PM

Nice work on a US warship other than a CV or BB. Glad to see it!

NARSES2 · June 18, 2012, 02:49:27 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 17, 2012, 11:09:54 AM
That looks pretty darn sharp to me, but then what do I know about warships?

Same for me on both accounts, but I learn more by reading about these superb builds