kg4kpg Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Hey ship team, got a question from a plane guy. I work at the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC and would like to build the USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114). Is the Academy 1/350 Arleigh Burke kit a good one, and a good option for the Ralph Johnson? I found a review of the Trumpeter kit and saw the description of the issue with the upper and lower hull fit. Thanks, Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Found the info I needed. Looks like I’m going with the Trumpeter USS Momsen nkit. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 Finished! My first ship model. DDG-114, USS Ralph Johnson. The donor kit was the Trumpeter 1/350 USS Momsen since no RHJ kit exists yet. I did have to do some cutting and cleanup but looking at photos I think I got close enough. I did not use the photo etch or thread any lines, as she will be mounted and sealed in a display case in the hospital lobby. Plus, I messed up the first set of railings too bad to save. I work at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical center and will give the model to the hospital to display in the lobby. The lower hull hasn’t been glued on yet so I can mount it to the brass spindles and base. Hope you like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Excellent build of a DDG, will look good in the lobby display. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hajo L. Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Excellent build - but you may place the Seahawk differently and let him face front...? HAJO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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