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                        Photo-etch Parts for the Essex

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                        chriscarl
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        Photo-etch Parts for the Essex
                        Posted by chriscarl on Friday, April 18, 2003 6:50 PM
                        I understand that Tom's, Gold Medal, and others are offering, or about to offer, PE parts for the new Trumpeter kit. Who makes the best quality parts, and importantly, has good instructions? Thanks for any help.

                        Chris
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                        paulnchamp
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Warwick, RI
                        Posted by paulnchamp on Friday, April 18, 2003 9:50 PM
                        I've had great luck with Gold Medal Models. Just got the PE set a couple of days ago for the Trumpeter Hornet and it's beautiful. I haven't seen their Essex set but I'm sure it's top quality. I'm finishing up the Banner Arizona with Gold Medal PE and it really adds a lot to the kit.
                        Paul "A man's GOT to know his limitations."
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                        chriscarl
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                          February 2003
                        Posted by chriscarl on Sunday, April 20, 2003 1:59 PM
                        paulnchamp:

                        Thanks for the reply. Were the instructions from GMM easy to understand?

                        Chris
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                        paulnchamp
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Warwick, RI
                        Posted by paulnchamp on Sunday, April 20, 2003 6:28 PM
                        Yes, for the most part they were. But you'll still want good reference material, too.
                        GMM lists some good sources in their instructions.
                        Paul "A man's GOT to know his limitations."
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 20, 2003 10:40 PM
                        I have seen pictures of the Toms and they were unbelievable. Retail is $48 but I think you can find discount of $40....or check it out on Ebay
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