USS St. Louis (C-20) 1/150 3D Print - Ship Model

[@rickys7883]

I don't know if I've said this before, but I don't even make models. I watch your videos to remind me that there is always a way to improve. When given a product or solution that seems "good enough", there is always something you can contribute and a new high standard of excellence to establish. Each project is a learning experience. Thank you for going through the trouble to record your process!

[@flick_shot_5625]

go build models man, best hobby there is!!!!!

[@Allirys]

Theres diffent levels of commitment. All of them are ok, if you are happy with it. :))

[@HappyDude1]

Even more important is Know when to stop

[@Madagon367]

Wow. Monster size compared to the usual models. Resizing it down 50% would have definitely been a good idea in hindsight. Great build as always. Plasmo delivers.

[@tomkroebel]

Would be nice to see how she looks in 1/350 scale which is a very common scale in ship model building.

[@ЕвгенийСорока-б2х]

Раньше я за ужином смотрел фильмы. Последние пару лет смотрю на эти шедевры. Успехов в следующих проектах!

[@Riley-mm7co]

This ship is an absolute beast in World Of Warships. You did an incredible job. The model is absolutely stunning.

[@KHETTIUS]

Really an absolute beast? it's a tier 3 CL with most of it's armement in casemates with limited firing arcs, what you meant to say is it's quite a fun ship to play, that's about it.

[@yosefvonhansom2921]

Using all of its side guns makes you feel like you're using a 18th century ship-of-the-line because of how much guns it has

[@Seahorn_]

@@yosefvonhansom2921 untill your on the receiving end of an AP salvo 😋

[@cat-tj1xk]

it’s not allat

[@finch45lear]

Stunningly beautiful . Your weathering precision is perfection . Never over done . Just enough to bring it all to life .

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I find these PLA 3D printed models can start to warp and split apart at the seams in a few years, if not kept in a temperature controlled room. Awesome model and video!!!

[@oculusangelicus8978]

The St. Louis was a beautiful Ship, and bristling with guns! They later decided that many of those guns saw such limited use that they removed them and instead mounted smaller turrets on the fore and aft decks and midships with smaller, antiaircraft guns as airplanes become a standard military machine, and how Brig. Gen. William "Billy" Mitchell proved how a single aircraft could sink a battleship. So anti-aircraft guns were placed on all American vessels. But the St. Louis was a classic old steamer with all of her side mounted gun placed in her hull, which provided incredible protection for the gun crews manning them plus the beautiful scroll worked plague placed at her bow, I wish the Navy still placed such plaques on the bows of every warship they make. Thanks for sharing this build of the St. Louis with us. I actually have a copy of this file, I kept it, but I wasn't sure if it would be worth making, and now I see that although not as detailed as it could be, it is still a beautiful model and any person would be happy to have a completed version of it on display, except for the more detail orientated naval modeler out there. But to place it on a shelf under glass would be a nice addition to any man-cave or office. Can't wait for your next video!

[@trafficsignalman]

Absolutely beautiful replica of CA-20. Your artistic talent is truly a gift. I always learn a lot when watching you builds.

[@higgs923]

Impressive! Your careful and sympathetic detailing made the model a work of art.

[@brerrabbit9585]

I just love the 'steampunk'look of these late 19-early 20th century warships. Incredible build, sailor!

[@ZinzanModelling]

Dear Mr Plasmo, To say I am impressed by this project would be to understate the matter to a considerable degree. Weathering and shading at that scale appears a significant undertaking too. An excellent result! Regards, Z

[@MikeUSA67]

Beautiful build, just one flaw: the Stars and Stripes is from the wrong time period (ours)! The appropriate flag should have 3 rows of 8 stars and 3 rows of 7 (45 states from 1896 to 1908). But otherwise simply stunning what you achieved with 3d-printing 👏👏👏👏

[@Aren-1997]

I would expect a comment like this from no less than someone with a profile picture like yours haha.

[@Theover4000]

@@Aren-1997 I mean.. It’s more of an accuracy thing.

[@jrkorman]

@@Aren-1997 As soon as he put that flag on the ship it was something that I noticed. Hollywood tends to get it wrong in movies fairly often also. Sort of like the use of Aluminum beer cans in the TV show M*A*S*H.

[@MikeUSA67]

@@Aren-1997 LOL Well, we all have our pet peeves, don't we? 😁

[@elmarlang1856]

@MswUSA you are absolutely right, the National Flag of the USA had (only 45 stars) from 1896-1908. Read about it here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_flags_of_the_United_States

[@beacon_models]

This is wonderful! It is so good to see 3D printing being adopted by modellers, it will mean that more unusual and interesting parts and models can be made, and talented designers can make some extra money from their work when they have supporters or sell 3D files. This will be a big step forward in the modelling hobby, and you did and incredible job with this build.

[@pauly7218]

Wow. Just, WOW! All 3D printed and it still looks amazing! Now, about you building a Fire truck.....

[@davidhinkson8856]

This is one fascinating model! It's huge - didn't click at first how big 1/150th scale would be for something other than a sailing ship, but it seems to go together fairly easily and the weathering and other paint details really make it stand out.

[@usnchief1339]

The sky is the limit now with 3D printing. Wonderful job creating that model!

[@ScoutSniper3124]

Nice job. For the small ribbing imperfections caused by 3D printing, I've found that scrapping them at 90 degrees with a sharp X-acto knife gets rid of them precisely, without unwanted loss that's often caused by a sander or grinder. Keep up the work, it's EXCELLENT!

[@СлаваЧадин-е5ч]

Очередной шедевр,не перестаю удивляться Вашим мастерством.Супер,супер,супер!!! Ждём новых интересных видео от Вас.Удачи.👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@ApologiesSE]

A new plasmo video, today is a good day.

[@Swellington_]

I’ve used world of tanks for reference photos before, and the warships game has one of the best art departments going,whoever designs the ships does a damn good job for sure

[@davidorama6690]

Once again, silk from a sows ear. Your modelling is par excellence.

[@grantorino948]

You blew my mind on Yama, now again .. my perception is changed forever. You are the master

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , David . 🐺

[@fotomakr]

Nice. Like the complimentary application of the two types of 3D printers and how you were able to resolve texture and seam issues.

[@sarundayo]

This is the natural step to follow. Why buy kits when you can make your own! Great work PLASMO 😊

[@vitorcarvalho7832]

I usually watch all the way through the end but this time I didn't feel likely to watch straight. No rush. Just delightfully watching in parts within 3 days to enjoy every scene. Congratulations again. Lovely model. 😎

[@marshall104]

The USS St. Louis is one of my favorite warships of all time and this video was amazing. Now I just need to push myself to get my own 3d printer and make this one for myself.

[@allanrichards3752]

I think this is a stunning model and a good size as a centre piece on a table. I particularly like this pre Dreadnought era battleship.

[@MrTangent-8]

It's a cruiser

[@allanrichards3752]

@@MrTangent-8 oh dear, at least I get to be corrected by more knowledgeable people on the net.

[@carlsoll]

Wow that Printed Very Well! You Work is Amazing, it looks sooo Real. I’m still Shocked how well 3D Printing has come along.

[@northgaming5841]

Absolutely brilliant work, this is one of my favorite pre dreadnaughts and it is really cool to watch it come to life as a massive 3D printed model.

[@dystopianlucidity4448]

Awesome work of art David, once again making something so beautiful.

[@bliznecov_models]

Браво!!! Прекрасная модель!! Великолепная работа!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@boriskorneev1591]

ага . за такую ржавчину капитан выкинул бы за борт всех боцманов .

[@laislabella]

I love that bow design. Even today is used! A new cruise ship have this bow design (whit some corrections). Is just perfect! And is a design from 100 years ago! Good work man.

[@TROOPER685HD]

I'm really impressed by your weathering. Great Job!

[@basfinnis]

Shows you how the 3D printers have come along! What a lovely build and great paint job 😘

[@scalemodelingltd]

A new age of modeling has begun, where we can 3D print our kits. Nice build, I like the realistic decks.

[@pedrofilho121]

Congratulations on the excellent work. First time I see 3D printed kits. I hope for other models like this one.

[@tonyroberts4807]

Great job! It's one of my favorite ships in WOWS. Even though it's low tier, it's a blast to play.

[@glenchapman3899]

And they are so tough, can get almost to point blank range and just rage away

[@tomkroebel]

Yeah the coal bunkers in the sides absorb even broadsides from BBs :-)

[@Gunni1972]

I have to say, For how crude the 3-D prints looked, you achieved a VERY nice result. Thanks for sharing.

[@kensawicki7624]

I'm from st. Louis Missouri the southside of St Louis this is a grand ship outstanding work!

[@cchristner]

Very good job! I like the larger ships because the scale effect is so much more realistic. On 1/700 ships, the halyards and masts always look so thick and unreal.

[@johnshields6852]

The small parts are amazing, bringing the ultimate details to life, the way you paint and weather parts is fascinating. Thanks for very cool video

[@williammcdorman6426]

I made the statement several years ago that the future in modeling would be in 3d printing, its amazing how quickly its catching on. The quality is easly at the 60s early 70s era.

[@craigmurrayauthor]

I have not built a model in probably 40 years or so, but I do enjoy watching experts like you

[@cratecruncher6687]

Great effort making a silk purse from that clunky designed resin chunk. The weathering looks really nice.

[@michaelbrinkley9323]

Welcome back. I hope you will continue building the larger scales. But I enjoy your videos no matter what scale or subject you use. You sir are an artist

[@chrissbasement169]

I never quite imagined that 3d printers would be able to make so good models

[@stevennagley3407]

They do, but 3d resins printed parts produce more scaled quality resolutions

[@chrissbasement169]

@@stevennagley3407 i see

[@philp8872]

Judging from this video, and also knowing from a friend who is into 3D printing with filaments (although not into modelling), the surface is very crude. David needed to sand and prime again and again and again. Also, plastic filament as well as resin is not cheap, the time to calibrate and print everything is also significant. A proper injection moulded kit with some photoetch would be better for everybody. For someone with Davis skills, I would say even 100% scratch building may be more effective and give better results. David sure made a nice model. But when you look at his 1/700 ships he did with insane detailing, and then compare it with this monstrosity.... I think he just wanted to try something new, or maybe even got sponsored from WoW to do this, and then just finish it ASAP without his usual patience and attention to details.

[@TigraZ]

mate your channel saves lifes and makes the world better iun every aspect thank you!!

[@ralphford4302]

As always exceptional work from start to finish - especially like the deck finish - well done and thanks for sharing

[@martincampos4476]

With 3D printing you consecrated yourself David.👏👏👏👏👏

[@nemetz8172]

Man, your voice is beautiful. And of course the model is 100/10

[@5chr4pn3ll]

Lovely work as always. The green really tied it all together I think :)

[@stephenbridges2791]

Very nicely done on a stupendous project. Lots of paint! Lots of everything.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Once painted and weathered it's no longer a big toy, excellent build PLASMO!*

[@joker_g7337]

I hope they make all the models available. The ingame models are so beautiful! What an amazing collection! I would like to build the Yamato, the Richelieu and the Clemson.

[@juancarlosperezcortes9259]

The Master has done it again. Excellent

[@locomotivebreath9364]

Nice! And it's in the beautiful "Great White Fleet" color scheme

[@Theover4000]

David, you should try to build the USS Texas in her current drydocked state. Would be cool to see you tackle the corrosion damage in her hull.

[@MIKI17008]

I still can't believe that that is all 3D printed with some paint. Awesome build.

[@ygyeung2056]

thx for new tutorial. wiring is the most interesting stage of maritime kit.

[@squidkid2]

Great job. I like unusual models. This definitely fits that description.

[@TheReelPrescription]

Watching your videos have given me patience to do more details on my own models

[@brianmoncion6723]

Damn, your printer does a great job. Testament to your attention to detail building and setting up your printer

[@andreweaston143]

Ma friend - you never fail to surprise!

[@fernandotrevizam574]

Perfect! Congratulations!

[@stephencostello8792]

Just goes to show it isn't what you have its down to your skills. Well done David!

[@wanro027]

So incredible how you perform. Amazing

[@brickguy7246]

Awesom model. I love it. You did a great job.

[@Thierry787]

Amazing model of battle Ships, very very gorgeous work !

[@musoseven8218]

Excellent as always. I have one part built ship and two part built boats, for radio control. You've inspired me to finish them✌️👍💜😊

[@MrBumpy2013]

That deck looks amazing.

[@ididntknowwhatmynameshould9848]

May I suggest in the slicer you increase the wall line width ,wall thickness and,wall line count so that if you sand the surface to much it might not expose the inside.

[@sebenk1]

This is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, excellent job!!

[@Ccccccccccsssssssssss]

Excellent! Thank you so much for doing a ship model, they're my favorite!!!

[@bobz1736]

Superb build 👏 Is love to see some out takes or bloopers at the end of your videos, just to know you are human 😅

[@timbonjovi]

Awesome model! I would love to have rc models from this era

[@only1johnporter]

That's a big one you've got there David. 😮

[@TheUncleRuckus]

This has been a long time coming, I remember you teasing us with this like a year ago or something and I've been not so patiently waiting ever since lol. I love the size, turned out amazing as always David!! 👍👍

[@RiiProjects]

No matter how much they paid you to build this…it wasn’t enough. A big part of your channels attraction is your passion, excitement, and impossible attention to detail. The audience can pick up on it and get excited with you that’s why it’s so much fun to watch. I don’t even need to explain to you all the things you know is wrong with this project. Let your passion drive you, not corporate greed.

[@maurogalch2098]

Incredible! First time seeing 3D printed kits

[@myesenc]

Outstanding! It’s nice to see you build different things 👍

[@jb.s197]

Sometime in the future I would love to see you make a ship that looks like it was just pulled out of the water after decades of service or make a model of a shipwreck

[@pawekorczak7302]

Those US Pre-ww1 cruisers are one of the most beautiful ships ever.

[@divyajnana]

Really enjoy watching your process, you are amazing. Thank you.

[@danielcgomez]

Awesome David! Really well built!

[@diogodorneles5485]

simply spectacular, congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

Magnificent! The model, the build & the vid. Don't do any ship but this is a gotta have because it exist! 👍👍. Many thanx.

[@JuanGarcia-up2gz]

Awesome build my friend keep up the good work

[@amcds2867]

i'm not a ship models guy, but this is beautiful. Well done, great work!

[@greenjoseph4]

Everybody’s favorite seal clubber… exquisite model

[@chuckhardin1936]

That's looks amazing in I love the old battleships. Well g done good sir.

[@antstephenson9497]

Just stunning, well done.

[@brettmiller8306]

Currently in the process of printing this in 1/144. I've modified the funnels to add rivets and make the ladders closer to scale. I've modified the .stl files for the main guns to fit into the casemates as 3'' guns since those are way out of scale.. Doing the hull in FDM and smaller parts in SLA. The deck planks are driving me crazy but theres no easy way to make them close to scale. Planning to use photoetch for ladders and railings. Can't wait for more digital designs for ships.

[@wolfd89]

amazing work as always. Thank you for the continued content. we really appreciate it.

[@johnweide8822]

Just Awesome! Love that time period, subject. Makes me want to get a 3D printer. great build!

[@lecastorsubversif5647]

An absolute monster !! And done in an unusual way… My only comment about this is that when I have to mask a large area with a precise border, I firstly use narrow masking tape at the limit so that it is more precise and the shape of the masking tape is not influenced by anything around

[@richardsevers7686]

Outstanding work

[@Jsuwinski]

The future of plastic modeling, welcome to the 21st century

[@TJHahn624]

Well done David

[@Chilly_Billy]

A very impressive model build indeed.