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The River class frigates were 151 frigates launched in 1941–1944. They were designed for anti-submarine warfare and convoy protection in the Atlantic. They served in the Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, United States Navy and Free French Navy in World War II and were sold on to other navies after the war.
The Rivers were designed by naval engineer William Reed to have the endurance and anti-submarine capabilities of the Black Swan-class sloops, while being quick and cheap to build in civil dockyards using the machinery and construction techniques pioneered in the building of the Flower-class corvettes.
The River-class design was used as the basis for the
Tacoma class of the United States Navy.
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There are no styrene kits of a River that I am aware of.
However Iron Shipwright makes a model of a Tacoma class they sell as the USS Burlington.
http://www.commanderseries.com/ships_350.html
It is resin with photoetched details.
Yes, it will be more expensive than a styrene kit but let me list you some positive things.
1) It is the only game in town.
2) Resin glues with superglue or epoxy. No fancy adhesives needed
3) Resin sands & cuts easily. The dust is non-toxic but is an irritant. Wet sanding helps minimize dust.
4) Resin paints with your favorite type of paint, enamels or acrylics. No special paint necessary. Use what you are familiar with.
5) With most styrene kits fine details (railings, radars, etc.) are cast solid with little detail. If you want to replace them with photoetch for better appearance you must pay for the aftermarket set. With most resin ship kits PE is included as part of the basic kit.
6) Iron Shipwright has perhaps the best customer satisfaction policy in the business,
'They want you to be satisfied.' You get the kit and there are broken or missing parts - call Jon Warneke or Ted Paris. They will send replacements (This includes hulls). You are assembling the kit and break something -- totally your fault. Call Jon or Ted - they will replace it (including hulls). You complete the kit & give it to your father. The family cat knocks it off the mantle. Call Jon & Ted. Yes -that has really happened.
You can't go wrong. ISW stands behind their stuff. They are recommended.
If you wish to order - call Ted Paris. He is in Rochester, NY - not too far from the 'Great White North'. He can set you right up. He takes cash or plastic.
Tell him that Ed Grune recommended you.
Disclaimer: I personally know both Jon & Ted. I have made several masters for ISW. I have worked the ISW booth at several shows. I am part of the larger group of modelers & craftsmen who produce ISW kits.