1945 - Measure 22 -- Vallejo Dark Bluegrey (867) for Deck Blue 20B; Vallejo Blue Grey Pale (905) for all vertical surfaces; Model Master spray paint Dark Sea Blue (no. 1917)from waterline to deepest part of main deck; Model Master spray paint Flat Gull Gray (no. 1930) for hull above blue line.

1945 - Measure 22 -- Vallejo Dark Bluegrey (867) for Deck Blue 20B; Vallejo Blue Grey Pale (905) for all vertical surfaces; Model Master spray paint Dark Sea Blue (no. 1917)from waterline to deepest part of main deck; Model Master spray paint Flat Gull Gray (no. 1930) for hull above blue line.

1945 - Measure 22 -- Vallejo Dark Bluegrey (867) for Deck Blue 20B; Vallejo Blue Grey Pale (905) for all vertical surfaces; Model Master spray paint Dark Sea Blue (no. 1917)from waterline to deepest part of main deck; Model Master spray paint Flat Gull Gray (no. 1930) for hull above blue line.

The triple 20 mm anti-aircraft guns on fantail should have been the double version, which is the 1945 option. I inadvertently used the 1943 version provided.

The triple 20 mm anti-aircraft guns on fantail should have been the double version, which is the 1945 option. I inadvertently used the 1943 version provided.

The triple 20 mm anti-aircraft guns on fantail should have been the double version, which is the 1945 option. I inadvertently used the 1943 version provided.

I originally built this OOB, added only railing PE. Later I bought the Tom's Modelworks PE for this kit and retrofitted it with it plus rigging. It would have looked much better if I used the Tom's PE in the original build. It is messier than I would like.

I originally built this OOB, added only railing PE and you can find the photos of it in the gallery. Later I bought the Tom's Modelworks PE for this kit and retrofitted it with it plus rigging. Best if I used Tom's PE in original build but the model is much more accurate (but messier).

Should have cleaned off debris before photographing. Painted in Measure 22 5-H Haze Gray using Vallejo Blue Gray Pale (905)for all vertical surfaces above the hull. For all horizontal surfaces, it is Deck Blue 20B using Vallejo Dark Blue Gray (867).

For rigging, I heated up old plastic model sprue and stretched it to the desired thickness. This is the most easiest method of rigging. Google "stretched sprue rigging" and watch videos on line. Very easy to do.

Should have cleaned off debris before photographing.

Painted in Measure 22 5-H Haze Gray using Vallejo Blue Gray Pale (905)for all vertical surfaces above the hull. For all horizontal surfaces, it is Deck Blue 20B using Vallejo Dark Blue Gray (867).