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  • From: San Antonio, Texas
Posted by Marcus McBean on Monday, August 28, 2017 5:41 PM

Roald

 

 
GMorrison
Look at Trumpeter's 1/350 DD537 The Sullivans.

It's a nice kit, you can get it for about $ 35.00. Add another $ 30.00 for PE if you want and you'll have a real gem.

Would you recommend this kit over the Tamiya Fletcher Class destroyer? In the airplane world Tamiya has a reputation for great fit. Not sure if carries over to ships. 

I find the fit on Trumpeter and Tamiya to the same.  The older the kit it seems the lesser the fit. A destroyer or escort should be a nice easy build to start with.

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    May 2017
Posted by Roald on Monday, August 28, 2017 5:29 PM

GMorrison
Look at Trumpeter's 1/350 DD537 The Sullivans.

It's a nice kit, you can get it for about $ 35.00. Add another $ 30.00 for PE if you want and you'll have a real gem.

Would you recommend this kit over the Tamiya Fletcher Class destroyer? In the airplane world Tamiya has a reputation for great fit. Not sure if carries over to ships. 

  • Member since
    September 2012
Posted by GMorrison on Monday, August 28, 2017 2:39 PM

Look at Trumpeter's 1/350 DD537 The Sullivans.

It's a nice kit, you can get it for about $ 35.00. Add another $ 30.00 for PE if you want and you'll have a real gem.

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

  • Member since
    August 2014
  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Monday, August 28, 2017 2:13 PM

I have the Hobby Boss 1/350 US Arizona.  Haven't got to her yet, but have looked it over.  Detail on par with the old Revell kit, but a lot cleaner.  Price wise can be had for under $50.

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    May 2017
Good kit for a beginner?
Posted by Roald on Monday, August 28, 2017 1:31 PM

Hello all,

I'm looking for advice on a good kit for a beginner. I have a fair amount of experience building 1/48 and 1/72 aircraft, but I've never built a ship. 

I'm looking for something that fits well and is not overly complicated. I prefer WWII and modern subjects, no sailing vessels. Price wise, I'd like to keep it under $50. 

Any advice?

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