1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

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Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by swodawg » Wed Dec 31, 2025 11:21 pm

no. they just seemed to correct themselves.

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by FFG-7 » Wed Dec 31, 2025 8:51 pm

did you delete the ones on this site then reloaded the corrected versions back onto
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this site like these?
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Bridge%202%20USS%20Dale%20(2).jpg

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by swodawg » Wed Dec 31, 2025 8:05 pm

thanks. i did go in and rotate them and resaved them but it still went back to the wrong orientation.

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by FFG-7 » Wed Dec 31, 2025 5:40 pm

I presume you preview it on your computer & if so, how do they show, normal as in proper or same as on this site. I use "windows photo viewer" to look at pictures saved on my computer & use it to correct the picture rotation so that it looks correct & it saves it automatically to that correct rotation when I click to view another picture.

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by swodawg » Wed Dec 31, 2025 4:18 pm

great. i will make sure i try that next time.

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by Timmy C » Wed Dec 31, 2025 4:08 pm

swodawg wrote: Wed Dec 31, 2025 3:55 pm First, I apologize for the pictures. i've tried several times to get them to rotate, but no luck. If anyone can tell me how to correct, please do. Thanks in advance
You can retake the photos in landscape format. This forum's software is too old to understand the little bit of code that's embedded in modern cameras that tells it which way is "up", so it defaults to showing images in the camera's "base" orientation, which is landscape.

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by swodawg » Wed Dec 31, 2025 3:55 pm

First, I apologize for the pictures. i've tried several times to get them to rotate, but no luck. If anyone can tell me how to correct, please do. Thanks in advance

Hey everyone. Been a hectic month but have made some progress on the Dale.

i've been working on the forward superstructure and the bridge interior. Got to use my 3D printer to make some of the bridge equipment.
Bridge 2 USS Dale (2).jpeg
Bridge USS Dale.jpeg
Port Bridge wing USS Dale.jpeg
front of superstructure USS dale.jpeg
also worked on constructing the two macks and getting the exhausts in the correct place.
forward superstructure forward mack.jpeg
After Mack with platforms USS Dale.jpeg
platforms for after mack USS Dale.jpeg

Slowly but surely moving ahead.

Looking at working on the SPG-55s or the SPS-48E next.

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by swodawg » Tue Dec 02, 2025 11:04 am

here's an update on the build.

Hard to tell but i've completed adding 2 layers of .030 inch styrene to the sides and most of the deck of the forward section.

The aft section only has the 2 layers of styrene on the hull sides.

Also made some substantial progress on the forward superstructure, and added some details to the forward missile house.

Also did a rough draft of a 3D printed forward missile launcher, just to check the deck spacing and the size.
Attachments
dale port side superstructure 12 2 25.jpeg
dale fwd launcher and missile house.jpeg
dale aft superstructure mockup 12 2 25.jpeg
dale fwd superstructure and bridge 12 2 25.jpeg
dale bridge and fwd missile house 12 2 25.jpeg
dale fwd mockup with launcher 12 2 25.jpeg

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by swodawg » Thu Nov 06, 2025 5:01 pm

here are a couple of pictures of the forward missile house.

Still working on finishing up the hull plating but wanted to start a smaller project.

This is just the basic shell. Still plenty of details to be added.
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fwd missile house 1.jpeg
fwd missile house 2.jpeg
fwd missile house 3.jpeg

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by setori » Mon Nov 03, 2025 10:59 am

nice crisp job :thumbs_up_1:

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by Neptune » Sun Nov 02, 2025 2:33 pm

Looks really sharp! Great subject as well.

Looking forward to more updates.

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by swodawg » Sat Nov 01, 2025 4:03 pm

still making progress.
figures out how to connect the two sections of full.
have completed overlaying the .03" plastic sheeting on the bow section.
Started work on the stern section.
Working on mockups of superstructure.

got my first order of leds to begin experimenting with.
need to figure out the jackstaff and flagstaff lighting before starting to secure the main decks.
Attachments
dale aft section hull.jpeg
dale bow section.jpeg
dale full hull bow prespective.jpeg
dale full lenght hull.jpeg

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by swodawg » Wed Oct 15, 2025 9:40 pm

working on building a "temporary" superstructure.

using plans based on the original 1964 Dale, but updating to 1989.

Using the temporary superstructure of model out the various updates over the years.

Then will start the permanent superstructure in styrene.
Attachments
dale temporary superstructure.jpeg
dale bow and superstructure.jpeg
dale bow picture.jpeg

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by swodawg » Thu Oct 09, 2025 2:40 pm

First update. I've been working on the side plating for the bow section.

The Leahy's had a pretty unique bow with the main deck plating being close to vertical.

I think I've captured it.

This will all be plated over with 2 layers of .010 inch styrene.

The one picture shows my completed 1/350 USS North Carolina next to the bow to give some perspective.
Attachments
dale bow plating.jpeg
dale bow plating compared to BB-55 1 350.jpeg

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by swodawg » Tue Oct 07, 2025 7:49 am

thanks. I figured it would be easier on the eyes to work at this scale. .

Re: 1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by DrPR » Tue Oct 07, 2025 1:15 am

Good choice for a model. At 1:48 it will be pretty big! Lot of opportunity for detail.

Phil

1/48 U.S.S. Dale (CG-19), (1989), waterline build

by swodawg » Mon Oct 06, 2025 9:43 pm

Good evening everyone. Longtime reader, first time posting.

I have always loved the look of the Leahy class cruisers and I was stationed on the USS Dale from 1987 to 1989. Always thought she was a beautiful ship.

I have always built plastic model kits, but now that I am retired, I am giving scratch building a shot.

So, since there are no Leahy kits around, Dale will be the perfect project.

I am planning to build it as a waterline model. To me, ships just look more normal when they are sitting in water.

I am building the hull structure in foam, and then will cover with styrene and then use styrene for the superstructure.

Hope to include lighting features and some movement, probably the SPS 48 E and SPS 49 V 5 radars

Hopefully I have attached a couple of photos correctly so that you can see the initial hull structure.

Lincoln B

Look forward to learning as I go and would love any advice / assistance / help during the build.
Attachments
CG - 19 Bow Framing.jpeg
CG 19 stern framing.jpeg

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