U.S.S. Cromwell  DE-1014
By Richard Sliwka
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1/350 U.S.S. Cromwell  DE-1014  Destroyer Escort (Iron Shipwright)
Iron Shipwright's Dealey Class destroyer escort kit was built to represent the Cromwell in its 1960's configuration. Basically, the kit was built out-of-the-box with the resin mast replaced by brass rod/tubing and scratch-built antennae, O-1 deck replenishment gear, Target designators, and searchlights/lamps added. Details were also added to the 3" 50 Cal. aft gun; and, the 26' whale boat was reconfigured to represent the modern version. Rigging was .002"-.004" dia. nylon fishing line. Model Master Acryl paints were used. Construction time was about 130 hours.
Richard Sliwka

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