USS Porter (DDG-78)
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February 9, 2017
161031 hole for the pedestal
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February 9, 2017
161031 hole for the pedestal. Ballast is 5-min epoxy.
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February 9, 2017
161104 DDG78 Fit between hull top, hull bottom, and sonar dome was good, with only minor filling needed. Filler is superglue.
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February 9, 2017
161104 DDG78 coarse sanding.
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February 9, 2017
161106 DDG78 final primer coat
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February 9, 2017
161106 DDG78 main deck fit test.
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February 9, 2017
161111 DDG78 Haze grey topcoat (MM Acryl Neutral Grey
FS26270) and boot topping (Rattlecan flat black)
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February 9, 2017
161111 DDG78 Haze grey topcoat (MM Acryl Neutral Grey
FS26270) and boot topping (Rattlecan flat black)
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February 9, 2017
161111 DDG78 HUll red applied (Krylon rattlecan red primer); masked and ready to paint SDRW.
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February 9, 2017
161116 DDG78 Base colours applied. Note nametags (laser printed on photo paper)
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February 9, 2017
161116 DDG78 Base colours applied. Visiting with her ugly stepsister.
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February 9, 2017
161206 DDG78 Phase II assembly. Kit decals except for hull numbers and name on stern.
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February 9, 2017
161207 DDG78 Initial outfitting. Kit decals except for hull numbers and name on stern.
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February 9, 2017
161207 DDG78 Initial outfitting. Deck house fit was good, but trying to eliminate the seam.
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February 9, 2017
161207 DDG78 Initial outfitting. Kit decals except for hull numbers and name on stern.
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February 9, 2017
170121 DDG78 Advanced construction. Fo'c'sle railings are by Voyager Model. Kit decals except for hull numbers and name on stern.
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February 9, 2017
170121 DDG78 Advanced construction. Aftermarket railings on 01 Level.
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February 9, 2017
170125 DDG78 Final outfitting.
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February 9, 2017
170125 DDG78 Final outfitting.
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February 9, 2017
170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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February 9, 2017
170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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170131 DDG78 Construction complete.
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23 November 2024, 05:28 -
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USS Porter (DDG-78) in 1/700 from HobbyBoss kit of DDG-67 (Cole). Cole is Flight I while Porter is Flight II, but the differences are mostly internal.
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