USS Arleigh Burke Class - finished

[eastrock]

Hi Guys

Here's the first ship that I'm building, 1/350 DML Burke Class ship. I'll be doing the Flag Carrier, there are some minor fits issues especially the lower hull you need some support structures to make it straight. I can also recommend go for the Trumpeter Ships nothing much I could say especially the new tooling. I bought the DML just in case I get flunk out... Since Trumpy cost a little higher, if successful I'll get one

I'm almost done with the 2 super structures still needed some details (paint dept) Hand painted the Bridge glass, some gaps needs to be filled with Tamiya putty and top it with liquid putty.

the hull have been pre-shaded.




Thanks for looking

[TRM]

Way to go ER!!!! Nothing wrong with the DML...very nice details!!!Count me in on this one!!! Nice to see another ship going on and a new ride to boot!!! Keep it rolling!!

[eastrock]

Thanks T, I need to keep up the pace...

[406 Silverado]

Very cool to see a ship being blogged. Nice pre shade, looking forward to the main painting

[robbo]

Very nice, I do like seeing a ship build

[spud]

wow er thats pretty slcik,

[eastrock]

Thanks guys, will havin a problem with the rigging need to
check for reference and how to 's not a ship expert here

as of now still cleaning small parts n waiting for the weather to clear

[TRM]

Not a heck of a lot of rigging on this on ER...some though, what seems to bee the issue?

[eastrock]

issue is lots of small parts need to clean and sand... aside from that I'm joining the club Battle Damage Tiggy

[TRM]

Cool! Let me know if you run into a problem! Saw the Future Wrecked Kitty!!! I likey!!!

[eastrock]

Still on the ship yard... Build update.

The Hull was painted with Tamiya Red hull and Neutral Grey thin with Gunze Thinner. as you see here in the pic, its a bit matte or flat color rather than the shiny when you thin it with alcohol and Tamiya Retarder, you can also see the difference on the super structure... its a bit dull right? salt damage weathered ship



Until next time

Thanks for looking!!!

[TRM]

Looking great ER!!! Right on track with the fading!!! Ships start weathering the second they are put to sea!!! Not to mention this has some nice panel line that would be great for modulation~!

[eastrock]

Thanks Bud, still need to mask the hull for the black line... still needs to dry a bit more. have to do some touch up when the super structure and the hull is mated.

[eastrock]

After yesterday's progress... didn't spend my rest day riding my bike

The hull been painted, now one of the problem is the flight deck... need to paint it by hand... I'll try to stencil and use the decal as a guide to make the deck more uniform in color. Since DML had left out the decal for the Helicopter flight deck





Thanks for looking!!!

Thanks Nemo, probably due to the salt damage or lack of iodine lol

[TRM]

Looking picture perfect ER!!! Good luck on the stencil work!!

[eastrock]

Thanks, T!!! will be updating a few more days, since I got work on weekends... hate to be a junior staff, required to work on weekends.

[TRM]

All is good!!! No rush!!! She is coming along nicely!!!

[robbo]

Looks very nice so far bud, keep it coming

[eastrock]

Thanks Guys!!! will start stenciling as soon I got some free time this week or I had to wait for my rest day to work on the ship...

[macmcconnell.]

Nice looking ship i started mine a while back but never finnished it about 80% done
Rgs Mac

[eastrock]

Thanks for looking, Mac the ship is already been sitting in the shelf for months... before I restarted building it... just a few bits and pieces and eventually you will see it finish, like the guys said... Take your time.

[macmcconnell.]

E know what you mean but i do have a bit of a list to complete now.

Rgs Mac

[eastrock]

I'm also using a list to keep on track what is need to be
done, more of a scratch pad...

[406 Silverado]

I'm not much into modern ships, but this is looking great so far.

[eastrock]

Ship update: almost finish just a bit of details and weathering and she's almost ready to set sail, oh her maiden voyage, the railings will be last before going to weathering. still undecided if I will do the rigging or not, to prevent more disaster





Thanks for looking!!!

Opinions and comments are welcome, especially for reference

Dragon instruction is lacking of decal placement, some pieces dunno where to place... even the rigging.

[TRM]

Think you are moving right along on this one ER...everything seems to be in order.

If you get stumped ever on the "Mis-directions", pop a picture of the directions sheet and the part up. Sometimes a fresh set of eyes helps!!

She is a nice looking vessel there!!! I would give the rigging a shot!! Take you time, work inside to out and you will be fine!

[eastrock]

Thanks a lot, T!!!

I'll have to check for reference for the Rigging for this beast, especially where it is located in the bottom of the mast. still need to rust her up for some salt damage.

[robbo]

I think you've done a great job mate, well done

[eastrock]

Thanks, Robbo!!! Still a lot of work the finishing takes time, still havin problems with the decals placement as dragon is lacking of instruction.

[eastrock]

Thanks Nemo, I'll try to check the mast first and may add a tiny bit of sprue to attached the rigging, I just to surf the net for the decals placement and other kit parts and also the detailing paint of the superstructure.