USS Nassau 1:720 build thread

I would like to make a couple of suggestions. Since you have the ambition to create a fine and detailed model, you should put this kit aside and go with the Dragon kit. It has a lot of fine reviews, it no doubt has a lot more detail, and I don't think you will have any problems with the plastic. From a lot of experience, I've learned that after several hundred hours of time spent on something, it is best to not handicap yourself out of the gate.

You had said in the other thread that you were going to practice on a cheapo model. I assumed the Revell kit was it. Now it sounds like the time and effort, and $$$ for all the aftermarket, is going to be focused here. I wouldn't do that.

The Dragon kit has the CH-46, sorry no Harriers.

The other thing, the glue there is designed to bond stuff like ABS, poly, and styrene together. I use it on architectural models, but it leaves a film. You should use a styrene to styrene glue. I like Testors, Tenax.

Thanks for the heads up. I use Plastruct glue, I've never been a fan of the Testors stuff. I have some intermediate experience gluing styrene and plastic together.

With your other suggestion, I went and found another Dragon kit on ebay. The problem with them is that they have usually run for a good chunk of change, more than I am willing to spend. Before I commit the good money parts on this Revell, I will try for another time on the Dragon kit. I can still make the Revell kit work, as I do have good experience with super detailing stuff, and the only detail issue I see that I can't fix is the oversized molding on the superstructure. Other than that, this kit will just require some extra time with careful sanding and shaping.

If I do end up with the Dragon kit, I'll use the Revell kit to practice paint shading and coloring

GMorrison

I would like to make a couple of suggestions. Since you have the ambition to create a fine and detailed model, you should put this kit aside and go with the Dragon kit. It has a lot of fine reviews, it no doubt has a lot more detail, and I don't think you will have any problems with the plastic. From a lot of experience, I've learned that after several hundred hours of time spent on something, it is best to not handicap yourself out of the gate.

You had said in the other thread that you were going to practice on a cheapo model. I assumed the Revell kit was it. Now it sounds like the time and effort, and $$$ for all the aftermarket, is going to be focused here. I wouldn't do that.

The Dragon kit has the CH-46, sorry no Harriers.

The other thing, the glue there is designed to bond stuff like ABS, poly, and styrene together. I use it on architectural models, but it leaves a film. You should use a styrene to styrene glue. I like Testors, Tenax.

 

G the later issues of the Tarawa class do contain Harriers. The Dragon/Italeri USS Nassau has the Harrier sprue.

Good to know, I picked up the Trumpeter set.

910 I'm eager to see you get the model built. My Dragon kit has not been real great so far. I have a thread on it.

I really like the subject though, and it'll be fun for you if you stick it out.

I like the idea of using the Revell Kit as a test and building the DRagon Kit. It has better detail. I built it once before and wss not as bas as the Revell kit. I agree the Dragon Kit has a few issues but nothing like the Revell Kit. But in the end, the choice is yours.....Cheers mark

Really Trumpeter finally released the 1/700 scale aircraft sets for the Gallery LHD's?