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Flagship Models 1/192 scale USS Chimo Ironclad Torpedo Boat

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  • From: Edmond, Oklahoma
Flagship Models 1/192 scale USS Chimo Ironclad Torpedo Boat
Posted by Tom Cervo on Sunday, December 30, 2012 8:32 PM

I needed to build my latest model kit for my box art, so here it is.  I won't attempt a review, as that should be left to others.  I will say it is a OOB build except for the rails, base, and crow's nest rigging.  You can see a brief history (it's really interesting) of the Chimo here:  http://www.flagshipmodels.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=126

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Posted by subfixer on Monday, December 31, 2012 8:57 AM

That is one really nice model! Wow!

What are the two white pedestals forward? Ventilators? What is the metallic pipe on top of the after one? Is it solid?

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, December 31, 2012 10:47 AM

Really cool!How is the canopy frame constructed?

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Posted by Tom Cervo on Monday, December 31, 2012 1:07 PM

Here is the instructions to the model that explains all that better than I.

 http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f145/shipmodeler123/Chimo/FrontInst.jpg

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Posted by Tom Cervo on Monday, December 31, 2012 1:14 PM

The two pedestals forward are indeed air vents.  I have no idea what the pipe on top of one of them is.  It does show up in a very good photo of the ship, so I included it.

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Monday, December 31, 2012 2:16 PM

Tom Cervo

The two pedestals forward are indeed air vents.  I have no idea what the pipe on top of one of them is.  It does show up in a very good photo of the ship, so I included it.

It's probably the chimney for the Galley stove.

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Posted by Tom Cervo on Monday, December 31, 2012 2:53 PM

No, there is a galley stack located located on starboard side of the crow's nest.

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Posted by docidle on Monday, December 31, 2012 6:24 PM

Very cool Tom!

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Posted by philo426 on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 12:27 AM

Thanks!

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