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Derek Matile
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Scratch built type 45 destroyer.

January 31, 2019 · in Ships · · 10 ≡ · 4K

This is a scratch built model of HMS Diamond type 45 . I copied the dimensions from a kit times 3 =1.233 scale.The hull is calved from a block of pine,the rest is ply.I also built Daring and Dauntless to the same scale.

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    Craig Abrahamson said on January 31, 2019

    Still another example in the continuing saga of scratch building - amazing work, sir.

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    Matt Minnichsoffer said on January 31, 2019

    Very impressed. Scratch-building on this scale is truly a craft. Nice work.

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    Robert Royes said on January 31, 2019

    Great craftsmanship!

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    Gary Wiley said on February 1, 2019

    Very nice Derek. As the others have mentioned, you have a real talent for scratch building in wood.

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    kloster zero said on February 1, 2019

    Very impressive Derek !

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