1/350 Tamiya Fletcher Class Destroyer

Chuck0 wrote:

/forums/761818/ShowPost.aspx   I posted some pics of my Fletcher in that thread here at Finescale.

 

you just reminded me that I need to get on the ball and get mine done. I'm waiting for special masking tape to get the Big E done.

 

The Tamiya Fletcher was recommended to me by a couple people, both as a kit and as a first time PE adventure. 

The US Navy's underwater hull color in WW2 was Norfolk 65-A Antifouling Red. We have it accurately matched and available in our Colourcoats line of enamels as item number US 14. You can order from our secure website.

 

Cheers,

John Snyder, White Ensign Models, http://WhiteEnsignModels.com 

I find Tamiya "NATO Brown" (an orange-brown colour, actually more red than Tamiya "Red Brown") is fairly good for representing the lower hulls on WW2 ships. Tamiya "Hull Red" is based on the paint (strictly, anti-fouling compound) used on Japanese (IJN) WW2 ships, and, as you say, is darker and more brown than the one used on USN ships.

Chuck0 wrote:

/forums/761818/ShowPost.aspx   I posted some pics of my Fletcher in that thread here at Finescale.

 

wow Chuck0 that's a very fine DD.

How long is the built model? Does it come with the rigging thread. Or did you use your own thread. I'm a beginner in model building so what do you guys use to make such a fantastic camouflage?

 How much does the Fletcher model cost? without the optional photoetched parts

 

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I posted some pics of my Fletcher in that thread here at Finescale.

Can somebody give a direct link to the built model. Wanna see how good it is. Pls

ps1scw wrote:

I was looking for something different from armor and saw the Fletcher Class in my LHS.  Is this a good kit?  I like Tamiya's offerings in armor.  What color red would you use for the hull, I have the Tamiya Hull Red and it looks to dark and brown to my eye.

The Tamiya Fletcher is probably one of the best kits out there to begin ship modeling. Another would be the Trumpeter USS England, a destroyer escort. An experienced modeler can make either kit into a beautiful representation of either ship. There is an excellent selection of photo etch detailing sets for these ships and plenty of information on paint and equipment readily available on the internet. There are a number of examples of these models built up to be found on SteelNavy.com and Modelwarships.com. as well as direct links to all the information you will need to complete the model.

WS

The Tamiya Fletcher is a very good kit, and is highly recommended for first time ship modelers and experienced ship modelers as well. Consider aftermarket photoetch accessories as they will really give it that extra kick in the pants. Have fun.