First ship build: Hasegawa 1/700 USS Ticonderoga

[Fly-n-hi]

Hi guys.

This is my first post on this forum. I've been trolling around here for a while reading your posts and looking at your models and that inspired me to try a ship. BTW, you all build some awsome stuff.

I mostly build modern jets and I know practically nothing about warships. I wanted to try my hand at it to see if I would like it. I definitely did and I think I will be buying a few more.

Anyways, here's my first try. Its the Hasegawa 1/700 USS Ticonderoga. Like I said...I know very little about Navy ships and I'm sure that there are all kinds of inaccuracies in my build but I just wanted to get my feet "wet." Plus, I got the kit for $19 so I wasn't going to cry over it if I screwed it up. I know that one of the hull colors is incorrect but oh well...you live and you learn. I'm not happy with the rust stains, either, so I might redo those.

I'm also going to put it in water. I bought some Liquitex acrylic gel and I've been practicing on a scrap piece of plastic. I'm happy with the way my test water turned out.

Hope you enjoy:













P.S. The flash really makes the little flaws stand out. Its not so bad in normal lighting.

[gtb -red]

I like it. p.e would really set it off.

[Fly-n-hi]

I like it. p.e would really set it off.

Thanks. I just wanted to build it this time to get a feel for ships but my next ship will include PE and more detailing...and a little more research on the subject. I'm going to try the acrylic gel water base today so if I ruin it I wont feel like I wasted alot of $$.

[Cadman]

You did a good job for a first build. Pretty sharp looking and clean work. I hope to see you build more ships in the future.

[kidcurrie42]

Well done, great first build looking forward to seeing more from you

Happy Modeling

John

[Ray S]

Neat! Keep up the good work. It is great to try something different isn't it?

[Fly-n-hi]

Thanks alot.

Here's the ship officially finished. I put it on an 11x17 frame and used Liquitex acryllic gel to create the water texture. The colors are Gallery Winsor Blue and Titanium White. I'm happy with this water but I need to work on making the waves a bit more realistic. They are almost non existent here.

Anyways, hope you enjoy...and any constructive criticisms of the water are welcome. BTW, the flash makes the blue a little brighter. In normal light the blue is quite a bit darker.