Patrick Edwards
Northfield, Minnesota
This model of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex came from a HobbyBoss 1/700 scale kit improved with an Eduard photo-etched metal detail set. Patrick airbrushed the base colors on the ship, laying down Tamiya acrylics with a Harder & Steenbeck. The subtle craft of applying washes and artist oils followed for rust and other discoloration caused by this ship’s time at sea.