QUOTE: [i]My friend purchased the Guam at the US nationals this year, and I must say it is huge, and would make a beautiful display. I must tell you that these boys are not cheap.
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Hi Dick
You're right about them not being 'cheap', but you also need to address the value for the money.
When you purchase a styrene kit you must then go out and purchase an aftermarket PE set. That is included in the purchase of most brands of resin ships.
When you purchase a styrene aircraft carrier, you must go out and purchase additional packs of aircraft. The airwing is provided with the Guam.
After you have purhased the accessory aircraft you may still need to purchase PE products to more accurately represent items such as rotors and propeller blades. That is included with the aircraft in the Guam kit.
After you purchase a styrene ship model you may still have to cobble together a set of hull numbers, stern name, and deck markings; or unique aircraft codes and markings. These are included in the purchase price of the Guam.
SteelNavy Photo of Guam kit
On most styrene carrier kits, if you desire to display an open hangar you need to scratchbuild one or purchase an aftermarket insert. The hangar deck is included as part of the kit.
Finally, when you find that a part is missing from the styrene kit,, break a part, or the cat knocks the completed model off the mantle two years after completing it, are you going to be able to get replacement parts. Iron Shipwright stands behind all their kits with a 100% satisfaction policy.
You're right. They're not cheap, but they are a good value for the money. And where will you find a 1:350 scale styrene LPH?