USS Fletcher DD-445
by Ian Morris
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1/350 USS Fletcher DD-445 (Tamiya)
Primary reference was Fine Art Models O'Bannon.  The following extras were added:

Nylon thread for the rigging, flag rope and life boat ropes. Evergreen sheet for the spray shields, deck braces and flag bags. Evergreen Rod for the starboard crane and depth charges. Brass rod for the prop shafts, bridge supports, aft steering station supports and aerial.

The Photoetch used includes...
  • GMM 1/350 Fletcher PE
  • GMM 1/350 Cable reels
  • GMM 1/350 water tight doors (for the fire hose racks)
The walkway on the upper deck was made from the GMM supplied canvas covered railing.
 Ian Morris


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