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PE and parts for Trumpeter Arizona

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  • Member since
    January 2003
Posted by Jeff Herne on Monday, May 9, 2005 8:58 AM
I agree with everyone's commentary. The White Ensign set and the Gold Medal sets are very detailed, and are probably not a good choice if you're not used to dealing with really fine PE sets.

The Tom's set is a little heavier and easier to work with, but lacks the relief-etched detail found on GMM and WEM sets.

Eduard also makes a set for this kit, and a company called Lionroar does a set of brass veneers that cover up those nasty joints on the superstructure.

Jeff
  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
Posted by scottrc on Monday, May 9, 2005 7:21 AM
I'd call PFH. Both tthe WEM and Tom's PE sets are good. I am presently using a WEM set on mine. You would also want to pick up a pair of WEM Kingfishers if you want to the display the planes. The ones that come in the kit are just too cartoony.

Cartoony?Clown [:o)]

Scott

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 6, 2005 11:35 PM
I'm working the Arizona right now. I'm using Tom's Model Works PE sets. They really spruce up the kit and are well worth the money.

Jesse
  • Member since
    June 2004
  • From: 29° 58' N 95° 21' W
Posted by seasick on Friday, May 6, 2005 5:12 PM
You should go back to the Pacific Front web site get Bill's number call him and ask.

Chasing the ultimate build.

  • Member since
    June 2004
  • From: Camas, WA
PE and parts for Trumpeter Arizona
Posted by jamnett on Friday, May 6, 2005 4:39 PM
Their 1/350 version is one of my birthday gifts. I'll be a 56 yr old kid on the 11th. I guess I'm about 4 years behind the times on Trumpeter releases but I've always wanted to build her in a larger scale than my old Revell 1/426. I was wondering if anyone makes detail parts aside from the typical PE sets?

I saw an "Ultimate Arizona PE Set" from White Ensign listed at the Pac Front site and wanted to get more details -- cheesy pun -- but for some strange reason I lose my net connection when I try to link to WEM.

I know the deal here is like $30 for the kit and maybe twice that for detailing but I can't really fork over the big $$ for something like the Iron Shipwright resin kit unless I want to spend some time in the dog house. Any suggestions/souces to enhance this kit would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Ron
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