USS Longbeach

Kurt,

Thanks for the reply. I just checked out the website. Impressive indeed. Also I do have the JAG Collective LG on order but haven't received it yet. I am now living in Singapore, of all places.

Thanks again, Bob

Oops I .forgot that I don't have a signature line on this forum <grin> My webite URL is

Http://www.warshipmodelsunderway.com

Warship Models Underway

Cordially,

Kurt

Tankbuster - give some hard thought to trying out that JAG collective version of CGN-9; it is a far superior model.

When you get a chance, check out the photos on my site of Loren Perry's 1.96 scale Long Beach, a bit of inspriation there. It is the the Museum Gallery, LA Maritime Museum section.

Cordially,

Kurt

I agree. the details left a lot to be desired. The last time I actually saw one was probably back in 84-85 time frame. My plan was, if I could find one, was to get some of the modern destroyers out now and use pieces of them for references to build and detail a more respectable model. I am retired Air Force myself, but have always for some reason or another been fascinated with modern navy warships. The Long Beach is just one that just peeks my fancy.

Tankbuster, I have to tell you, I had this kit and it did not please my taste. I built that back in the days when I was a bad modeler, but if memory serves me right, detail left a lot to be desired, hopefully someone will make a better kit someday. As for the ship herself, I was hopeing the Navy would save this one but she was already destroyed or at least partially destroyed.

don't forget to check model swap meets. If you are looking for something that has been out of production for a while, or is a bit obscure I feel model swaps are the best place to look. Keep checking e-bay too, the inventory is always revolving.

Can't help with the Revell kit, but there is 1/700 scale version made in resin by JAG Collective.