Rich
Midshipman
Posts:28
 | | 10 Apr 2009 05:08 AM | | Gents - I've been in the hobby now 3-4 years. I am a scratch builder. Although I do not do combat, I've built several rc ships. Please enjoy pics: 
Current build IJN Fuso 
My style of building is a fun style (not museum quality). Find samples of my build methods at: http://www.wmunderway.8m.com/cgi/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1200112206/75 I am also affordable. You must provide plans in desired scale. No order too small. Emails can be sent to: smittybuiltins@yahoo.com Sample of typical order: 
Thanks. Oh, not limited to ships. I am a woodworker by trade. Rich S. . | | | |
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totaldestruction
Ensign
Posts:133
| | 10 Apr 2009 07:06 AM | | Can u do fiberglass hulls? | | | |
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Rich
Midshipman
Posts:28
| | 10 Apr 2009 07:28 AM | | . totaldestruction - Yes, I can build fiberglass hulls; although I take a different approach than most. 
Every ship I've ever built has been 100% scratch built by me. Rich S. | | | |
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Greg McFadden
Rear Admiral (RDML)
Posts:1414
| | 10 Apr 2009 07:35 AM | | very nice. I had seen some of your work at wmunderway.... very impressive | | | |
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BoomerBoy17
Rear Admiral (RADM)
Posts:2099
| | 10 Apr 2009 07:37 AM | | I agree, awesome stuff. Do you do rc combat too or only modeling? | | | Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
-Psalm 23. | |
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Mark
Veteran
Lieutenant
Posts:479
| | 10 Apr 2009 08:43 AM | | So everyone knows this is the guy I got all my moldsfrom for the Yamato, good to see that you made it over here Rich | | | |
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totaldestruction
Ensign
Posts:133
| | 10 Apr 2009 11:52 AM | | Do you do only 1/144 hulls or can u do 1/96 hulls too? | | | |
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Rich
Midshipman
Posts:28
| | 10 Apr 2009 05:17 PM | | . Hey Gents, thanks for the compliments. Name the scale, I'll give it a whirl. If you're not happy, you don't pay. I'm a fun spirited hobbyist who will try to work with all budgets. If you can't afford a silicone or latex mold, I'll offer you a ridgid mold or just a few fittings. Heck, the best way to afford some of this stuff is to go in 1/2s with a buddy or two. Does not cost to ask for a quote. smittybuiltins@yahoo.com Rich | | | |
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Ragresen
Lieutenant
Posts:333
| | 10 Apr 2009 07:16 PM | | I will have to consider a couple of scratch built wood hulls in the future when I get up some money for them. | | Member MWC #285
Southeast Attack Squadron
SMS Kron Prinz Wilhelm (Battle Ready)
USS Des Moines (shipyards)
DKM Prinz Eugen (Keel Laid) | |
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Chris Easterbrook
Rear Admiral (RDML)
Posts:1391
| | 11 Apr 2009 04:51 AM | | Wow nice work. | | | That which does not kill me, makes me stronger. | |
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Stokamoto
Stokomoto
Vice Admiral
Posts:3727
| | 11 Apr 2009 05:37 AM | | Hmmmm how about a 6ft Seaview ? | | | |
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totaldestruction
Ensign
Posts:133
| | 11 Apr 2009 07:33 AM | | I must say those hulls look amazing. Perfect timeing too, i was looking for someone who made fiberglass hulls  . | | | |
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Evil Joker
Veteran
Commander
Posts:615
| | 11 Apr 2009 07:36 AM | | yes thay are nice but remember you will cut most of it out | | Southern California Region Attack Patrol (SCRAP)
http://www.scrapcombatships.com
SMS Konig - Battle Ready
SMS Von der Tann - Battle Ready
DMB Scipione Africano - Battle Ready
DKM Prinz Eugen - Battle Ready | |
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Rich
Midshipman
Posts:28
| | 11 Apr 2009 09:06 AM | | . Ragresen - I will be looking forward to your order. Chris Easterbrook - Awesome compliment. Totaldestruction / Evil Joker - When you're ready, give me a shout. I can fashion the hull to your spec. Keep in mind, less detail equates to less cost. Stokamoto - Seaview in 1:118 (6ft.) would cost me about $1,500 to develop. What that means is I'd have to have three sold before getting started at $875 ea. I've never build a sub, but have always had it in the back of my mind. 
At the moment, I'm working on a complete RTR IJN Fuso (not painted). This should run about 3K. It can be purchased for less as an incomplete kit, depending on budget of customer. | | | |
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El Jefe
Lieutenant
Posts:494
| | 11 Apr 2009 11:34 AM | | How do you estimate the cost of a new hull? (A fiberglass hull, to be more specific.) | | | |
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Kotori87
Rear Admiral (RADM)
Posts:2277
| | 11 Apr 2009 11:53 AM | | Rich, can you post a link to some of your scratch wooden hulls? | | | There are 101 different types of people: those who understand binary, those who don't, and those who just can't count... | |
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Rich
Midshipman
Posts:28
| | 11 Apr 2009 01:44 PM | | . eljefe - ?Que onda compa? Cost of a mold is determined by a few factors; material, time, difficulty and part popularity. I also need to make a few bucks. Koteri87 - You will enjoy this all wood build of Tarawa. 
Link may take a while to download, lots of pics: http://www.wmunderway.8m.com/cgi/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1207468809 Gents - Please enjoy a few pics of another order. Built Just for You will always provide a quick turn-around. 
Rich S. | | | |
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Ragresen
Lieutenant
Posts:333
| | 11 Apr 2009 05:50 PM | | Very sweet stuff. | | Member MWC #285
Southeast Attack Squadron
SMS Kron Prinz Wilhelm (Battle Ready)
USS Des Moines (shipyards)
DKM Prinz Eugen (Keel Laid) | |
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dietzer
Lieutenant
Posts:385
| | 11 Apr 2009 06:47 PM | | Rich,
Beautiful work! Glad to have someone else building hulls and parts in this hobby!
I'm an IJN fan, building a 1/96 scale Shimakaze. What would it cost for hollow IJN quint torpedo lauchers and twin turrets?
Many thanks,
Carl
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El Jefe
Lieutenant
Posts:494
| | 11 Apr 2009 07:38 PM | | If you think I know espanol, you have unrealistic expectations! My three years of high school Spanish failed me, and I had to look up that expression. I do know what el jefe means though...and donde esta el bano.  I am looking at a few hulls not available in fiberglass that I may want to buy, so it's good to know there's a local southern Californian who may be able to build them. I'm still researching sources of plans and whittling my list of options down for now, so I'm not quite ready to solicit quotes yet. | | | |
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