Attention U.S.S. Texas fans

ExSprucanSquid

Member since
January 2014

Posted by ExSprucanSquid on Friday, August 14, 2015 3:47 PM

Hello fellow ship fans. I just received my USS Texas from Squadron yesterday, WOOHOO! I built the New York ( OOB ) several months ago and there are noticeable differences, I'll include a few. The hull is essentially the same. The location of light AA guns and splinter shields on the main deck are different. A and B turrets each have 6 X 20MM's. There are also considerable differences in the superstructure. The CX series radar is on the stump tripod mast and not her foretop as on New York. The kit portrays her in late WW2. Enjoy your builds everyone Cool !

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CapnMac82

Member since
November 2005
From: Formerly Bryan, now Arlington, Texas

Posted by CapnMac82 on Sunday, August 9, 2015 3:00 AM

The f/b Save The Battleship Texas pages has a thread on the kit, with a great deal of expressed interest. Which would include suggesting that the ship's gift shop stock the kit (so the Houstites can buy them all up). Have heard that Squadron, just over yonder in Carrolton, is already out.

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uspsjuan

Member since
August 2004
From: Lamarque,Texas

Posted by uspsjuan on Saturday, August 8, 2015 7:29 AM

And I thought I was not doing something right on their web sight. I did however, go ahead and order the kit from Free-Time while i was there. I couldn't help myself. I heard the kit calling to me. Asking me to let it come live with me. How could I refuse? lmao

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Marcus McBean

Member since
September 2013
From: San Antonio, Texas

Posted by Marcus McBean on Friday, August 7, 2015 11:55 AM

Seems Free-Time has removed my pre-order from my account. The sent me an email saying that the ship is now in stock, but the webpage shows the it out of stock. Ordered it out of Japan and shipped by banana boat but now the model is $15 cheaper. I waited this long I can wait a little longer.

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ddp59

Member since
April 2005

Posted by ddp59 on Friday, August 7, 2015 10:01 AM

mainmast is the main difference as texas has an extra level there so can be scratch built on to your 2nd new york.

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torybear

Member since
November 2003
From: South Carolina

Posted by torybear on Friday, August 7, 2015 8:56 AM

The 1941 time-period. Right before Pearl Harbor. I bought the USS New York with an intention of turning her into the Texas. I was not sure when the USS Texas would be released. If the two kits are that different....looks like I will be buying another kit. :)

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GMorrison

Member since
September 2012

Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, August 6, 2015 10:34 PM

Torybear, give us the report.

Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

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ddp59

Member since
April 2005

Posted by ddp59 on Thursday, August 6, 2015 10:20 PM

main mast is different between the 2 ships. what time period of the war?

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torybear

Member since
November 2003
From: South Carolina

Posted by torybear on Thursday, August 6, 2015 8:50 PM

What are the differences between the USS New York and the Texas?

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GMorrison

Member since
September 2012

Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, August 6, 2015 10:19 AM

Then you should build her. I'm sure that the kit will be a straightforward assembly. It will have a LOT of parts. And it's something you have an interest in. I say go for it.

Modeling is an excuse to buy books.