Here
is a listing of the models I have built, am working on or have planned as future projects. Each
project has (or will have) an area devoted to it's construction on this web
site. I have given each project a large area to help me better explain in detail how
I have completed each project. There are a few projects were I did an in-depth review of
the kit. In these cases, I am in no way affiliated with the company who manufactures
the kit, nor was I paid for my review. My reviews are of my own opinion based on
over 26 years in modeling.
I
have been asked about Navy ships verses the other types of ships I model. When it
comes to R/C model boats, I like the scale boats and ships and tend to stay away from the
speed demons. Not all of the models that
I build are military in nature.
Really! Often I am taken by a ship for one reason or
another and then I end up wanting to model it. Even though they
may not be a "gray thing", they are still a scale model ship or
boat. A likeness of the real thing in miniature. Ah,
now that's scale modeling.
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AREAS FOR THAT MODEL
USS Crockett PG-88 (Scroll down to go to the NEW
USS Crockett web area!)
This
is a 1/39th scale model of the USS Crockett (PG - 88), kit # 1218 by
Dumas Products, Inc. While completing this kit, I accomplished
to write extensive review of this kit. Included are assembly pictures, added extras
and new step-by-step instructions. A must see for any avid scale ship modeler. Progress Status: Operational What an awesome ship this Dumas kit has built into. To write the
final chapter on this review, the finished ship has been sold to Rick Caceres, "I
hope you enjoy sailing her this summer Rick!"
I have been asked many times by
modelers to recommend a model boat that would good to get
them into the hobby. This is the kit I would recommend
to get you started in the hobby or just to enjoy a fun kit
and model. Generations of lobstermen have used this
popular Maine fishing boat. This kit features a 30 inch hull
(length), and a 10 inch beam with a 3 inch draft. The 1/12
scale Boothbay Lobster Boat and comes with a running
hardware kit also includes all fittings, prop shaft,
lightweight fiberglass cloth, propeller, stuffing box and
even a supply of lobsters. This intermediate level kit is
suitable for radio control and requires a two channel R/C
radio, motor, speed control and batteries. Midwest Products
Co., Inc. products feature accurate cutting methods and
techniques to ensure high quality model.
Length 30 inches Beam 10 inches
Scale 1 in. to 1 ft. Progress
Status: Operational
The
following list of ships is only a tentative list of "planned"
projects. I not only have been planning to build the following ships, but also
plan to feature them on the Model Marina web site.
This
is a 1/39th scale model of the USS Crockett (PG - 88), kit # 1218 by
Dumas Products, Inc. While completing this kit,
During this build I DID NOT write any review of this kit.
I have included in-depth assembly pictures, added extras
and new step-by-step instructions. A must see for any avid scale ship modeler.
THIS IS A COMPLETE SECOND WEBSITE ON THIS
MODEL. THIS WEBSITE IS MUCH MORE DETAILED THAN THE FIRST.
Progress:
Status: In work. SCALE:1/39
USS ANTIETAM CG-54
The USS Anteitam was the third AEGIS cruiser to have the
Mk 41 Vertical Launch System. I have a hull
and some fittings from
The Scale Shipyard
to build this Ticonderoga Aegis Cruiser. This is a 1/96 scale model
of CG-54 and measures 71 inches long.
Progress
Status:
In work. SCALE:1/96.
This project will use parts from both The Scale Shipyard and
Sirmar, the superstructure is from:
USS Bunker Hill CG-52
The USS Bunker Hill was the first Ticonderoga class cruiser to
be equipped with the Mk. 41 VLS (Vertical Launch System) in place of the
previous ships' Mk. 26 twin-arm missile launchers, greatly improving the
flexibility and firepower of the ships by allowing them to fire BGM-109 Tomahawk
missiles.
This model is being built by Eric Bertelsen of Homeport
Model Ships
using a hull and some fittings from
The Scale Shipyard.
The superstructure parts are laser cut and manufactured by
Homeport Models.
This is a 1/96 scale model
of CG-52 and measures 71 inches long.
Progress
Status:
In work. SCALE:1/96.
This project will use parts from both The Scale Shipyard and
Sirmar, the superstructure is from:
The
following list of ships is is a list of projects that
I am not currently working on. I may have set the
model aside for various reasons and the model may continue
progress on the Model Marina web site at a later time.
Jackson Marine Corp. Mister Darby (Project
halted, project damaged beyond economical repair. Model
scheduled to
be rebuilt 2009)
Click on picture above to view some pictures of my first
Mister Darby before it was damaged.
I have started the Dumas kit of the
Mister Darby and I will be doing a major review of this kit.
The Dumas kit of the Jackson Marine Mister Darby is not just
your average tug boat kit. The Dumas Mister Darby, kit #1217,
features a huge hand laid up fiberglass hull capable of handling
about any powering method you might care to experiment with. The
superstructure is constructed out of heavy duty die-cut plywood.
Plus, Dumas has included dozens of castings and other detail
items to add those finishing touches. To power my Darby I will
be using the Mr. Darby kort nozzle running hardware kit from Harbor Models. This running hardware
package includes two Pittman motors, motor mounts, couplers,
prop shaft supports, kort nozzles, 2 pairs of rudders, Progress Status: Dry-dock
(Original model was damaged when I last moved.
Replacement Kit
purchased from local hobby shop, but awaiting
assembly.) SCALE:1/38.
Built for
worldwide operations to service and tow drilling units, and
support production platforms Aziz and her sister ship
Arif were commissioned in 1983 for Prince Offshore of
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The main feature of their
deck machinery is a double-drum waterfall type anchor
handling/towing winch, 120 t. pull, diesel driven. Two 3.1
ton capacity tugger winches are fitted behind the
superstructure one on each side of the cargo deck and a 6 t.
electro-hydraulic deck crane is located on the boat deck for
cargo handling.
Length 43.5 inches
Beam 9-3/4 inches
Scale 1:50
Displacement: approx. 30lbs Progress
Status: Dry-dock.
Model
Slipway WYEFORCE tug (Click on picture to go to the
Wyeforce tug web area)
This Area Is Still Under Construction, Please Excuse The
Dust
Built in 1994 by Hepworth
Shipyards of Hull for Itchen Marine Wyeforce's work
will include ship towage and liner berthing in and around
Southampton. Her hard chine hull is heavily built, with a
conventional twin-screw layout using fixed pitch propellers
working within fixed Kort nozzles.
Progress:
Status: Dry-dock. SCALE:1/24. Twin
screw - Scale 1:24 - Length: 32.8" (840 mm) - Beam: 11.4"
(290 mm) - Displacement approx. 22 lbs (10 kg)
The USS Bunker Hill was the first AEGIS cruiser to have the
Mk 41 Vertical Launch System. I have a hull
and some fittings from
The Scale Shipyard
to build the Ticonderoga Aegis Cruiser. This is a 1/96 scale model
of CG-47 and measures 71 inches long. Progress Status: Dry-dock. SCALE:1/96.
Although I had been building
the BaD Ship Models kit using only the hull, this project
will use parts from both The Scale Shipyard and Sirmar.
The superstructure will be scratch built.
USS SPRUANCE
DD-963 This
Area Is Still Under Construction, Please Excuse The Dust
Thirty-one
SPRUANCE-class destroyers were developed for the primary mission of anti-submarine
warfare, including operations as an integral part of attack carrier forces. The Spruance
class of ships are more than twice as large as a World War II destroyer and as large as a
World War II cruiser. Utilizing highly developed weapons systems, SPRUANCE is designed to
hunt down and destroy high speed submarines in all weather, but can also engage ships,
aircraft, and shore targets. These multi-purpose combatants are also capable of providing
naval gunfire support in conjunction with Marine amphibious operations worldwide. Progress:
Status: Dry-dock. SCALE:1/96.
I will use the hull from
BaD Ship Models kit using only the hull
and I will build the rest from scratch.I
have some fittings from The Scale Shipyard but most have come from Sirmar. The set
of plans that I have are from The Scale Shipyard. Sirmar parts
have be purchased
from the Loyalhanna Dockyard
& Sirmar. (Great
source of model boat supplies)
The
following list of ships is only a tentative list of "planned"
projects. I not only have been planning to build the following ships, but also
plan to feature them on the Model Marina web site.
USS Mitscher
DDG-57 (Site not open for viewing at this time)
Stealty
Sea Ghosts. The Navy considers the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile AEGIS
destroyer to be its most capable and survivable surface combatant. The DDG 51 was
the first U.S. Navy ship designed to incorporate shaping techniques to reduce radar
cross-section to reduce their detectability and likelihood of being targeted by enemy
weapons and sensors. Originally designed to defend against Soviet aircraft, cruise
missiles, and nuclear attack submarines, this higher capability ship is to be used in
high-threat areas to conduct antiair, antisubmarine, antisurface, and strike operations. Progress: Still in Planning Stage SCALE:1/96. I will use a semi-kit from
The Scale Shipyard
for this project. The semi-kit comes with the hull and fittings only
leaving me to build the rest of the ship from scratch. Plans will come from
the Floating Dry-dock.
The Orca (Area not open for viewing at this time)
We
all remember the movie JAWS™. It was released in June of 1975 by Universal
Pictures and gave us the characters of Chief Martin Broody, Quint, Hooper and
"Bruce" (The Great White Shark). But more important to me, ORCA.
This is the fishing boat used to wage the final battle with the deadly killer
shark. No complete kit of this boat is available, so I
will be using plans I ordered from
R/C Boat Modeler.
These plans were drawn by
PAT TRITLE. With these
plans, a copy of the
JAWS 30th Anniversary Edition
DVD, some added wood and lots of patience I should end up with a very nice model of
the The Orca. Progress Status: Dry-dock "Back home we got a taxidermy man ... he's gonna have a heart
attack when he sees what I brung em!" -
Quint
Dumas PRIME TIME (Area not open for viewing at this time)
Kit purchased from Harbor Models but awaiting
assembly.
The Prime Time is an
exciting model of Americas premiere all aluminum yacht, the
Atwood 126. Elegance of accommodations, state-of-the-art
construction, and powered by twin Kamewa jets for incredible
speed, the Atwood is definitely one of the most luxurious
yachts in the world. This Dumas kit of "Prime Time" features a
hand laid up fiberglass hull with a white gel coat finish.
Clean cut quality plywood deck and superstructure parts and
an easy to follow step-by-step instruction book covering
construction, diagrams, and photos to give you the most in
model building pleasure. At this point, I have
the kit but are still undecided as to how I will power my
kit. I will not use the Dumas running hardware, but
use jet drives or four blade brass props with custom A
struts and rudders. More to come.
Length 48 inches Beam 9-3/4 inches
Scale 3/8 in. to 1 ft. Progress
Status: Dry-dock
