by Gone Asiatic
1/700 USS Elcano PG-38 (Scratchbuilt)
USS was a gunboat built in Manila for the Spanish navy and was taken over by USN after the Spanish American War. She served in the Philippines and China as part of the Asiatic Squadron/Fleet. As a gunboat, she sported a pretty heavy main armament of four 4" inch guns.
One photo features USS Elcano in company with USS Monanock and USS Quiros - both scratchbuilt as well.
Thanks to Bob Cicconi for the sheet plastic I used building parts of this kit and Francisco P. de Nanclares for the photo sent via PM.
