RC boater Bill Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Here’s my build of the US Coast Guard Cutter Duane (WHEC-33) as she appeared ca. 1980. The model was converted from the Revell USCGC Taney kit. The Revell mold dates from 1957, and the model is in a mid-1950s fit. I used the GMM railings designed for this kit, and replaced some of the clunky details with a mix of 1/350 aftermarket and scratch built parts. The Radar Room and tripod mainmast are scratchbuilt. The model was built as a gift for an old friend and classmate, whose first duty station was aboard Duane in the early 80s. The stripe is painted, and the decals are from the Model Alliance 1/350 set. The “DUANE” decal on the stern was made by a club mate who has a laser printer. Edited February 7, 2019 by RC boater Bill Fixed typos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Excellent looking ship, very well done! HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Very clean neat ship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonwinn Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 A "thing of beauty"! Love that color scheme. jon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Radar room and tripod mast turned out quite nice. Display base looks good too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Well done. Bravo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Very nice result Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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