USS Porter (DDG-78)

161031 hole for the pedestal

161031 hole for the pedestal. Ballast is 5-min epoxy.

161104 DDG78 Fit between hull top, hull bottom, and sonar dome was good, with only minor filling needed. Filler is superglue.

161104 DDG78 coarse sanding.

161106 DDG78 final primer coat

161106 DDG78 main deck fit test.

161111 DDG78 Haze grey topcoat (MM Acryl Neutral Grey FS26270) and boot topping (Rattlecan flat black)

161111 DDG78 Haze grey topcoat (MM Acryl Neutral Grey FS26270) and boot topping (Rattlecan flat black)

161111 DDG78 HUll red applied (Krylon rattlecan red primer); masked and ready to paint SDRW.

161116 DDG78 Base colours applied. Note nametags (laser printed on photo paper)

161116 DDG78 Base colours applied. Visiting with her ugly stepsister.

161206 DDG78 Phase II assembly. Kit decals except for hull numbers and name on stern.

161207 DDG78 Initial outfitting. Kit decals except for hull numbers and name on stern.

161207 DDG78 Initial outfitting. Deck house fit was good, but trying to eliminate the seam.

161207 DDG78 Initial outfitting. Kit decals except for hull numbers and name on stern.

170121 DDG78 Advanced construction. Fo'c'sle railings are by Voyager Model. Kit decals except for hull numbers and name on stern.

170121 DDG78 Advanced construction. Aftermarket railings on 01 Level.

170125 DDG78 Final outfitting.

170125 DDG78 Final outfitting.