1/700 USS Ticonderoga Cruiser - Dragon

The Ticonderoga class of guided-missile cruisers is a class of warships in the United States Navy, first ordered and authorized in the 1978 fiscal year. The class uses passive phased-array radar and was originally planned as a class of destroyers. However, the increased combat capability offered by the Aegis Combat System and the AN/SPY-1 radar system, together with the capability of operating as a flagship, were used to justify the change of the classification from DDG (guided missile destroyer) to CG (guided-missile cruiser) shortly before the keels were laid down for Ticonderoga and Yorktown.
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers are multi-role warships.

[@centralcrossing4732]

I am not a big fan of modern ships, but you made this one look rather good. Have a great New year.

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much! Have a great New Year too!

[@maheshakkera6967]

You are not a fan of modern warships because they are powerful than older warships and you are jealous of it 😂😂😂😂😂

[@reminder9146]

Served on A Tico class CG for 5 1/2 years. The U.S.S. San Jacinto (CG-56). You did a beautiful job on this model. The model had some flaws, but none of them were your fault. You where right to put the "flight deck nets", as they are called, down. If there is a helo on deck it's the position they are most likely to be in. Some ladders where missing, I.E. from the stbd side of the signal bridge to the O-3 level. As well as the one from the O-2 level to the stbd boat davit to the main deck. The Name on the display base is also wrong. What makes me say this is the prefix 'U.S.S.' (United States Ship) indicates the specific ship. If it were to say Ticonderoga Class, it would be correct. The USS Ticonderoga CG-47 had a set of two Mk.26 twin arm launchers, while the U.S.S. Philippine Sea (CG-58) has the Mk.41 Vertical launch system as given to you in the model kit. This is also pre-cruiser mod. A program where certain ships underwent a refit. They added some radars, removed others, generally changing what parts of the masts looked like. I don't know if CG-58 was one of them. It also looks like she's missing various SHF and Sat-com domes and antennas as well. Those signal flags, I don't know why they'd fly those specific ones. What's more that rigging you put on there,very well I might add, is a set of antennas. I think this was pointed out below. But I suppose this can't be helped. Your craftsmanship was impeccable. Seems you were limited more by the model than your skills.

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much!

[@McCorduRoy1972]

Fantastic job build the Normandy a few months ago without the railing and rigging,but have the premium Phillipine still in the stash and great to build and rig that one. Fantastic looking build. 👌👍🏼

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much!

[@getoutside9854]

I definitely need to invest in a airbrush if I’m gonna get into this hobby, I think they present a better look than brush painting

[@KumaModels]

I highly recommend getting one!

[@Oliver-pv2mk]

What a nice way to start the new year. Good video 👌

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much!

[@PeterMultyGaming]

aegis is a type of radar system made with the intent of having a costant 360° coverage arount the ship and with the possibility of tracking and engaging multiple targets at the same time. an aegis cruiser is just a cruiser with that kind of radar. callin a class of ship as "aegis cruiser" isn't wrong, but it's not right at the same time, since there can be more classes of ships with the aegis radar system, so the correct name of this ship should be "Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser (aegis)". i would also like to build one! great video!

[@KumaModels]

Oh I see! Thank you very much!

[@PeterMultyGaming]

@@KumaModels you're welcome

[@TH3B00T]

The class in itself is called the Ticonderoga Class and using the AEGIS Combat System that’s why it’s referred to as an AEGIS Cruiser. The Arleigh Burke Class also uses AEGIS and is also referred to as an AEGIS Destroyer. Hope this helped.

[@KumaModels]

Yup it helped! Thank you very much!

[@JagdeepSingh-sy2mh]

Superb effort and finish!

[@KumaModels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joelbiando7405]

very very nice build. thumbs up for that. I built 2 of that ship in 1/350 scale. only I noticed the forward and aft VLS are interchanged. you put the supposed to be forward VLS in the aft part of the ship. notice the inclined design of the VLS panel 8:25 and the aft VLS on the forward part of the ship 11:35.

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much! I didn't notice that, I thought they were the same. My bad!

[@mirrorblue100]

Another way to tackle the long gaps on the hull is to fill it with stretched sprue - sometimes gluing then sanding that flush will fill the gap completely - but if not it makes a filler on top of which to add the thinned putty. Great video - thanks.

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the advise!

[@eastcoastcc2631]

Your really underrated! I’m very new to the modeling hobby but your videos are very informative. Maybe you could do a video on how,to weather and do chipping. That would be very helpful. Anyway great build and keep up the great work!

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much! Weathering and chipping on ships?

[@eastcoastcc2631]

Kuma Models yes that and possibly tanks

[@TEHSTONEDPUMPKIN]

If this comment hasn't been made before, this ship is a Ticonderoga Class Cruiser. She is equipped with the Aegis defense system. Ships which also utilize the Aegis systems are; Ticonderoga Class Cruisers (USA) Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer (USA), FFGX Class Frigate (USA), Kongo Class Destroyer (Japan), Atago class Destroyer (Japan), Maya Class Destroyer (Japan), Hobart Class Destroyer (Australia), Hunter Class Frigate (Australia), Fridtjof Nansen Class Frigate (Norway), Sejong The Great Class Destroyer (Republic of Korea/South Korea), Alvaro de Bazan Class Frigate (Spain), F110 Class Frigate (Spain).

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much!

[@RodneyGraves]

Aegis is the weapons system (Radar, Fire Control, weapons) developed for fleet defense, Aegis Cruisers are the Ticonderoga Class, Aegis Destroyers are the Arleigh Burke and Kongo (JMSDF) Classes.

[@KumaModels]

I see, thank you very much!

[@へむへむ-i3y]

タイコンデロガ級の組み立て動画としても、艦船模型の動画としても素晴らしい！ 日本語でタイコンデロガと検索しても出てこなくて探していました。 ようやく見られて勉強になりました！ありがとうございます。

[@KumaModels]

ありがとうございます！

[@ВладимирДимитров-е8б]

First Happy New Year. Also did you Remember me @KumaModels ??? I was asking you a few questions about the Akagi. I ve made itand now my room is safe from the USS Enterprise model in my brother's room. Im very happy thanks.

[@KumaModels]

Yes I remember you! That's good to hear!

[@christophersnyder1532]

Great mastery on this construction on the Baseline II Ticonderoga. I plan to build USS Gettysburg CG-64, a Baseline III Ticonderoga, as it was featured on Spike TV's US Navy Pirate Hunters special. I plan to build various warships of significance, such as USS Bainbridge DDG-96 which assisted in rescuing Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates, back in 2009, and various others for noteworthy reasons. With this video, it will definitely help in my construction of these notable warships. Take care, all the best.

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much! Take care as well!

Very nice build! 😎👍

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much!

[@noahross6563]

I've been watching you meanwhile now and I have to say I'm impressed! Keep up the good work mate!👍👍👍

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much!

[@reviazaktval]

めちゃめちゃ上手い！こんなの作れるようになりてー！ SUPER GOOD WORK‼️

[@KumaModels]

ありがとうございました！

[@umranaliklc2236]

The videos are definitely very good quality but I think they can be a little longer and informative please go on

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much! I actually cut a lot while editing because I thought it would be boring if I dragged it out too long. I'll try to find a way to balance out length and content in my future videos!

[@juvernes-plasticmodels6827]

Nice job

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much!

[@hevendor958]

i gotta say but this is a great job building the USS Philippine Sea unfortunately in the next 2020's years some of the Ticonderoga class cruisers will be decommissioned

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much! That's sad to hear, they look like they can still continue to serve.

[@hevendor958]

i did heard many group are willing to purchase if one of the ships and preserve it as a Museum vessel if one of them retires

[@nscaledelights]

Great video can you please show or describe how you apply the PE thanks.

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much! I apply a small amount of Loctite super glue on the PE parts first then carefully attach them to the model. The glue doesn't dry that fast so I can take my time carefully placing it.

[@HyperGalaxyEntertainment]

nice work! trying to make a 1/700 USS Wasp model can you recommend the name and kit to buy, thanks

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much! I think Hobby Boss has a 1/700 USS Wasp model.

[@nscaledelights]

Did you prime this ship before putting the final color on it, You did a great job on the ship.

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much! Yes, I applied a gray primer on the model.

[@WaterburnerActual]

Very nice video! Thank you for sharing it! Hoping you can help me. I'm a Plank Owner of a Spruance Class Destroyer, and have looked online at various times over the years, in hopes of finding where I could get a model like your Tico, so I could build my first model since I was a young boy. (Now 65yo) Haven't had any luck. Would you kindly advise where I could find a model? Any help in finding it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again for your video of building the USS Philippine Sea, CG-58

[@KumaModels]

Thank you very much. You can try looking here: www.cyber-hobby.com this store carries dragon kits and are located in Hong Kong but I’m not sure if they have Ticonderoga on stock. Another option would be to try: www.hlj.com I always buy from this site and it’s located in Japan. They carry a lot of different brands so let’s hope they have what you’re looking for. Lastly, you can try eBay and see if someone has posted a listing for the model you’re looking for.

[@WaterburnerActual]

@@KumaModels Thank you very kindly! Will follow up if I find what I've been wanting. Appreciate your assistance.

[@Niles442]

You built this ship as the USS PHILIPPINE SEA but the name plateon the stand is the USS TICONDEROGA...?

[@KumaModels]

The kit included markings that would allow you to make a variety of ships; USS Philippine Sea, USS Bunker Hill, USS Normandy etc. (10:15 mark) It's unfortunate that the name on the stand is only USS Ticonderoga. However, all these ships are technically "Ticonderoga class cruisers" so it's close enough!

[@TestMob123]

More ships from the Second World War please

[@enalche2]

The flags say kuma!

[@KumaModels]

You are correct!

[@davidspurgeonjunsan3211]

Oh and by the way can u pls build more modern ships

[@KumaModels]

I might build one in the future!

[@yoyospecs]

What kid of putty do you use? It looks almost liquid

[@KumaModels]

I used tamiya basic putty then diluted it with tamiya lacquer thinner.

[@davidspurgeonjunsan3211]

Can i ask a question what is the name of BGM did u use

[@KumaModels]

What time?

[@davidspurgeonjunsan3211]

@@KumaModelswell i cant really understund but thats the name of background music

[@KumaModels]

Sorry I meant to ask what specific time frame. I got all of my background music from KZbin Studio's "Audio Library" 00:00-4:55 "Trips" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena 4:55-10:25 "At The Game" by Max McFerren 10:25 - 15:25 "Mia" by Jeremy Blake 15:35 - 16:20 "Anchors Aweigh"

[@davidspurgeonjunsan3211]

@@KumaModels thank you stay safe

[@jacobparedes5599]

Philippines yeah

[@BoredVader]

I have a question are you from japan?

[@KumaModels]

No I am not, why do you ask?

[@noahross6563]

I think it's because the kuma was an early japanese cruiser design. Maybe. Idk

[@DrZaiusBE]

What airbrush is that?

[@KumaModels]

It’s Tamiya Spray Work basic airbrush.

[@MarcioFSilva-hv7oo]

The model quality of Dragon doesn't seen not good at all.

[@KumaModels]

It's alright.