Justin Thiel enhanced his Dragon 1/350 scale Gearing-class destroyer, USS Gearing (DD-710), with detailed rigging for added realism. He used an Iwata CR airbrush to apply Tamiya Hull Red and Mr. Color Navy Blue, achieving an authentic finish. To capture the wear of extended time at sea, oil and enamel washes were applied, giving the ship a weathered, battle-ready look.