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Super Arleigh Burke class DDG

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seadude

May 03, 2023, 06:43:56 AM
I'm taking a break from building large ships and instead decided to do a smaller one.
This time, it's an Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer. My original intention of this ship was to somehow lengthen it slightly and put a 5" gun at the back somewhere. But that plan failed and now I'm working on a different scheme. I always kinda wondered what a Burke destroyer might look like if its regular radar mast were removed and replaced with an Advanced Enclosed Sensor Mast similar to what LPD-17 San Antonio class amphibious ships have.
I'm also going to paint the lower hull blue similar to what my previous USS Wisconsin railgun battleship has. I like blue. :)
To upgrade this Burke, I was thinking of maybe putting two 57mm guns at the back where the triple tube torpedo launchers originally were.
Then move the torpedo launchers down a deck close to where the helipad is. Not to worry though, there's still room for the helicopter to land/take off. ;)
And I might make a scratch built enclosure for the RHIB boats on the starboard side.
Modeling isn't just about how good the gluing or painting, etc. looks. It's also about how creative and imaginative you can be with a subject.
My modeling philosophy is: Don't build what everyone else has done. Build instead what nobody has seen or done before.

Joe C-P

#1
May 03, 2023, 02:03:50 PM
Looking forward to this result.
In want of hobby space!  The kitchen table is never stable.  Still managing to get some building done.

Captain Canada

#2
May 03, 2023, 02:12:04 PM
Cool. Such sexy boats. And killer too !
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
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Where's my beer ?

seadude

#3
May 06, 2023, 09:40:44 AM
A few more pics.

Modeling isn't just about how good the gluing or painting, etc. looks. It's also about how creative and imaginative you can be with a subject.
My modeling philosophy is: Don't build what everyone else has done. Build instead what nobody has seen or done before.

NARSES2

#4
May 07, 2023, 03:51:17 AM
 :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
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seadude

#5
May 08, 2023, 05:08:10 PM
A few more pics.
Modeling isn't just about how good the gluing or painting, etc. looks. It's also about how creative and imaginative you can be with a subject.
My modeling philosophy is: Don't build what everyone else has done. Build instead what nobody has seen or done before.

NARSES2

#6
May 09, 2023, 06:27:25 AM
Good to see progress  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

seadude

#7
May 18, 2023, 10:05:55 AM
More progress pictures.  ;D
Modeling isn't just about how good the gluing or painting, etc. looks. It's also about how creative and imaginative you can be with a subject.
My modeling philosophy is: Don't build what everyone else has done. Build instead what nobody has seen or done before.

NARSES2

#8
May 19, 2023, 05:40:03 AM
Coming along nicely  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Captain Canada

#9
May 19, 2023, 07:37:05 PM
I can dig it. I like the torpedoe tubes....that's a neat idea !
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

Old Wombat

#10
May 19, 2023, 07:47:07 PM
She certainly looks capable enough! :thumbsup:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

seadude

#11
May 23, 2023, 07:00:46 PM
More in progress pics.
Modeling isn't just about how good the gluing or painting, etc. looks. It's also about how creative and imaginative you can be with a subject.
My modeling philosophy is: Don't build what everyone else has done. Build instead what nobody has seen or done before.

seadude

#12
May 23, 2023, 07:02:16 PM
Quote from: Old Wombat on May 19, 2023, 07:47:07 PMShe certainly looks capable enough! :thumbsup:

Capable enough to take on the latest Chinese destroyers you think? ;)
Modeling isn't just about how good the gluing or painting, etc. looks. It's also about how creative and imaginative you can be with a subject.
My modeling philosophy is: Don't build what everyone else has done. Build instead what nobody has seen or done before.

Old Wombat

#13
May 24, 2023, 03:04:04 AM
Quote from: seadude on May 23, 2023, 07:02:16 PM
Quote from: Old Wombat on May 19, 2023, 07:47:07 PMShe certainly looks capable enough! :thumbsup:

Capable enough to take on the latest Chinese destroyers you think? ;)

Certainly give most of them a run for their money, at least. :thumbsup:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

seadude

#14
May 28, 2023, 09:44:44 AM
More progress pics.
Modeling isn't just about how good the gluing or painting, etc. looks. It's also about how creative and imaginative you can be with a subject.
My modeling philosophy is: Don't build what everyone else has done. Build instead what nobody has seen or done before.
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