Lindberg Blue Devil Destroyer 1:125 scale I believe

[fuzznoggin]

I’ve had this one for years and decided to build it.  My original plan was to use it as an R/C but the amount of money to do such wasn’t really worth it it.   This kit was more of toy in my opinion.  Inaccuracies abound.  But I needed something to do so I went for it.  Aftermarket 3-D printed turrets are a must for this, as well as the bridge.  Airbrushed in Tamiya flats and weathered with AK light rust and ground up dark pastels.  Turned out half-decent for a toy.







The 3-D print turrets

[406 Silverado]

Man you did a sensational job on this for it being as primitive as a model as you're mentioning Jack. You've done one heckuva job on bringing this one to life and your efforts are to be applauded. WOW!!

Just how long is this ship anyways?

[fuzznoggin]

Jun 16, 2024 8:00:43 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Man you did a sensational job on this for it being as primitive as a model as you're mentioning Jack. You've done one heckuva job on bringing this one to life and your efforts are to be applauded. WOW!!

Just how long is this ship anyways?

Thanks.  It’s a good 3’ long.   I actually assembled the gearing motors in it and when I turned on the power it sounded like someone tossed a spoon into a garbage disposal.  LOL. So it’s definitely a static display

[handiabled]

What a massive ship at 1/125 scale! I really like the weathering on this!

[406 Silverado]

Jun 16, 2024 8:21:27 GMT -5 fuzznoggin said:

Jun 16, 2024 8:00:43 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Man you did a sensational job on this for it being as primitive as a model as you're mentioning Jack. You've done one heckuva job on bringing this one to life and your efforts are to be applauded. WOW!!

Just how long is this ship anyways?

Thanks.  It’s a good 3’ long.   I actually assembled the gearing motors in it and when I turned on the power it sounded like someone tossed a spoon into a garbage disposal.  LOL. So it’s definitely a static display

   WOW!! 3 feet long??!! Where in the world do you display something like that? Again.......very impressive work. 

[lyle]

What kit was this? Atsa big ol' lady there and she is done up quite nicely. Perfect looking, to me. This is a piece to be very proud of.

[fuzznoggin]

Jun 16, 2024 8:48:07 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Jun 16, 2024 8:21:27 GMT -5 fuzznoggin said:

Thanks.  It’s a good 3’ long.   I actually assembled the gearing motors in it and when I turned on the power it sounded like someone tossed a spoon into a garbage disposal.  LOL. So it’s definitely a static display

   WOW!! 3 feet long??!! Where in the world do you display something like that? Again.......very impressive work. 

Right now it sits on a dresser in the guest room.   I’ll construct wall shelves in the next month or so to accommodate most of these 

[stikpusher]

Very nicely done! so much potential in this kit. I know that it's old and rough, but with some extra effort, AM or scratch parts, and ingenuity, it can really shine. Bravo!

[themongoose]

I agree, it turned out great! those 5 inch turrets do look really good 3-D printed. It definitely adds to the model and keeps your eye focused away from some of the other stuff as you said. Then that little bit of weathering you did really takes it over the top.

[fuzznoggin]

Jun 16, 2024 9:00:58 GMT -5 lyle said:

What kit was this? Atsa big ol' lady there and she is done up quite nicely. Perfect looking, to me. This is a piece to be very proud of.

This was the old Lindberg Blue Devil Destroyer kit.

[buddho]

I remember seeing this kit in my local hobby shop...you did an outstanding job on it!

[dodgy]

Very nice work on this old girl. She really looks the part!

[themongoose]

Jun 16, 2024 7:50:10 GMT -5 fuzznoggin said:

I’ve had this one for years and decided to build it.  My original plan was to use it as an R/C but the amount of money to do such wasn’t really worth it it.   This kit was more of toy in my opinion.  Inaccuracies abound.  But I needed something to do so I went for it.  Aftermarket 3-D printed turrets are a must for this, as well as the bridge.  Airbrushed in Tamiya flats and weathered with AK light rust and ground up dark pastels.  Turned out half-decent for a toy.







The 3-D print turrets

Fuzznoggin! You’re costing me money 😂🤣 loved what you did with this. Bought myself another one this weekend! That 2nd shot you took could be in drydock with the right background. Once again, nice work with this Lindberg model 👍

[fuzznoggin]

Mongoose,

Be sure to get the 3-D printed turrets and bridge for this kit.  There are also the Bofurs and Depth Charge racks too if you want to spend the additional $$$.  I only went with the turrets and bridge on this one.

[M1Carbine]

Im stunned! I cannot believe that is the Limburg kit. Holy cow that came out beautiful

-Bob