Portfolio - USS Arizona
Richard has a long history of outstanding model builds, and we are featuring a selection here to showcase the diverse range of subject matter he has worked on over the past several years. Rich’s extensive experience and meticulous attention to detail make him an excellent choice for your next project.
Enjoy.
Ships, Boats and Submarines
“Rich is an absolute specialist when it comes to replicating ships and seafaring vessels in miniature. His love for the sea has fueled his passion for naval and seafaring vessels of all types. I have always been particularly taken with his attention to detail when it comes to his scratch-built decking and hardware. The great majority of the models you see here were not simply built from existing kits, but from scratch. Whenever possible, original blueprints were referenced in an effort to ensure the model depicted the original vessel accurately. When you gaze upon one of the large ships, you are instantly transported, imagining what it must have been like to have lived and worked on one of these incredible ships.”
John Thow
U.S.S. Arizona
Overhead view of the stern of the USS Arizona
A close-up look at the towers and rigging on the USS Arizona
A view of the completed ship from the stern
Vought OS2U Kingfisher Floatplanes mounted on the stern of the USS Arizona. The aircraft were used observation and light anti-submarine duty.
Close-up on the Vought OS2U Kingfisher Floatplanes mounted atop one of the stern guns aboard the USS Arizona.
This picture showing Rich working on a few finishing touches gives a good idea of the large scale of the model.
Starboard side view of the USS Arizona
A port side stern view of the USS Arizona
Scratch-built guns for the USS Arizona model