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Gamera

Unless you're doing a vintage build I'm not sure I'd even mess with the old Atlantis kit. With the new Trumpeter 1/350th one and there has to be a newer 1/700th kit out there I'd go with one of them. Plus the wierd scale will make it hard to find parts if you decide to add any aftermarket. 

 

 

 

Thanks for the input.

Gam, you mentioned a 350th scale available, which got me searching. 

Tempting... what a labor of love this would be.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ridge-Models-Wisconsin-Version/dp/B07KGJSYJ8

Bakster

Gam, you mentioned a 350th scale available, which got me searching. 

Tempting... what a labor of love this would be.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ridge-Models-Wisconsin-Version/dp/B07KGJSYJ8 

Oh wow, I was looking at the Veryfire kit. Looks like you may have a choice if you chose to go with 1/350th. 

https://hlj.com/1-350-scale-u-s-navy-battleship-uss-wisconsin-bb-64-vrfvfm350912

Bakster

Okay, here is question 1. I just found out the local hobby shop as an Atlantis 1:535 USS Wisconsin BB-64 battleship in stock. This is an old 60s kit. That being the case, old technolgy that made it. I did some research on the Trumpeter and it seems to be built pretty well. 

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?  No pressure, just inquiring.

 

Just to put that in context, it was already almost a decade old when Revell released the USS Arizona.

There is a good selection of brass and 3D aftermarket, if only because it's been a popular kit for decades now. I wouldn't personally be interested though. Built OOB it's now pretty much a toy. I built a few of them when I was a kid.

I'm no expert on anything, least of all the Iowas, but I'm sure that there are differences between BB-61 and 64, most probably the bridge and secondary armament. 

As for decals, there wouldn't be much, other than the name and hull number and those are not too hard to find.

The Trumpeter 1/700 kit of the Missouri seems to be a re-issue of the Pit Road kit from back when. Those kits have their own issues, but are nice models when a little care goes into them. 

I'd be tempted to build that one. just decide on whether you want it WW2 or modernized.

Thanks Bill! 

I'd be half-tempted to try one of the 1/350th since I've got a pile of photos of the 'Wisky' from various visits except that I can't seem to finish even a 1/35th tank or 1/48th aircraft. No way I need to take on a project that big.  

Thanks Bill, excellent input. What do know about the 1:350 scale model I posted on today?

Gamera

Thanks Bill! 

I'd be half-tempted to try one of the 1/350th since I've got a pile of photos of the 'Wisky' from various visits except that I can't seem to finish even a 1/35th tank or 1/48th aircraft. No way I need to take on a project that big.  

 

Steve,

I normally don't do ship models, but this is one I may have to join because it is a project I've been wanting to try.  So put me down for a scratch-built USN CCB (Command and Communication Boat) from the Vietnam Brown Water Navy.  I'm not sure what scale yet, as it depends on what Vietnam era figures I can get for the model.  If you have any suggestions, let me know.  All the existing CCB models are made from resin and way too expensive for my pay grade!  You know (from the Race Into Space GB) that I like to scrounge!

This is a subject kinda close to me as my brother served as radio operator on a CCB in Vietnam operating out of Dong Tam.  In February of 1969, his boat was hit by a mortar round and he was severely wounded.  He survived and received an honorable discharge because of his wounds.  He is well and alive today, and I want to build a model of the boat he served on.

Of course he doesn't remember what the boat number was, or even what Division he was assigned to.  Guess it wasn't that important at the time.  I need to do some research before I can begin to put something together.  This one will take some time.

Gary

PS> Put it down as 1/48th scale.  That will make her 15 inches long.  That's plenty big.  Will be searching for weapons.

The Very model? The reviews are good and it comes with a lot of brass. 

I would still look at 1/700.  The law of cubes dictates that when you double the scale, the actual size of the object increases eight fold. 

Bill

I'll join and will also be dragging anchor.  It will be my first ship build and first attempt at PE.

Trumpeter 1:350 uss england.

T e d

That’s a great model.

Ted4321

I'll join and will also be dragging anchor.  It will be my first ship build and first attempt at PE.

Trumpeter 1:350 uss england.

T e d

 

Gaf--glad to see you are joining the party. This will be another fun one. Your subject sounds cool too!

GMorrison

I would still look at 1/700.  The law of cubes dictates that when you double the scale, the actual size of the object increases eight fold. 

That could pose some challenges for my work space.

PS: I need spell check!

Good day Steve,

I believe I can complete it by the deadline you have offered up lol. I'm in.

Woohoo! Looks like we are getting a real nice assortment of American ships! 

I think I'm going with the ship my favorite uncle served on- Ironshipwright's 1/350th LST-1. 

http://ironshipwrights.com/pages/LST.htm

I've got the ship number written down at home, don't think any of these had names. 

I already have it in my stash. I'm a little leery, I've built resin SF garage before but never anything like this. I hope it's not too different and I'm not biting off something too big for me to chew. 

*Gave it as 1/700th before, it is 1/350th- blame my aging memory. 

Gam, I'm looking forward to that one.

The Drifter, I've, never seen that kit before, looks fun.

Ted, nice kit. I'd like to add it to my stash.

GAF, 15 inches, should be a nice size to scratch. I'm really intrested in that one. Watching your building ability there's no doubt you can do it.

Well, it seems that several from the Race into Space GB are comming over. 

Here is my entry. I have been adding AM for a while now. I have a Pontos wood deck, metal gunbarrels for both the 16 and 5 inchers and Eduard's PE set. The camo will be almost as fun as the camo on the Prince of Wales.

ok I made my mind  Revells PT-109 in 1/72nd I made this kit sooo many times in my youth since I cant find the PT-73 this kit form 1988 lol more like 1965 will do (an orange blossom purchase)

Steve, Bakster>  Thanks!  I'll see what I can do, though it's probably the most ambitious project I've ever undertaken.  Hope it doesn't become too much for me.

Oh, and here's what she'll (hopefully) look like when completed.  This is the resin version.

I noted armament on these varied somewhat.  Research is key.

Gary

MC- I think you are working on the other end of the "bit off more than can chew" log that I got hold of.

Ambitious project but I know your skills with floaty thingies.

Crown, I got you down. That's on oldie allright.

GAF, that looks like it's certainly doable.

GH, it can be any more of a project than the Prince of Wales.  The problem is getting the time to do it. Once we finish with the garage sales and emptying the storage I'll have more time.

crown r n7

ok I made my mind  Revells PT-109 in 1/72nd I made this kit sooo many times in my youth since I cant find the PT-73 this kit form 1988 lol more like 1965 will do (an orange blossom purchase)

 

Decision made please put me down for Trumpeter's 350 USS The Sullivans DD-537.

Joe

Est.1961

Decision made please put me down for Trumpeter's 350 USS The Sullivans DD-537.

Joe

 

I'll look forward to this, as it is in the stash from a fellow club memberselling off his collection of kits.

goldhammer

 

 

Est.1961

Decision made please put me down for Trumpeter's 350 USS The Sullivans DD-537.

Joe

 

 

 

 

I'll look forward to this, as it is in the stash from a fellow club memberselling off his collection of kits.

 

I'm also looking forward to this.  I was going back and forth between The Sullivans or the USS England and finally decided to buy the England. 

Weren't the Sullivans brothers, or am I getting my WW2 history mixed up?  

T e d

Ted4321

Weren't the Sullivans brothers, or am I getting my WW2 history mixed up?  

T e d

 

Taken from Wikipedia: 

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hogfanfs

 

 

Ted4321

Weren't the Sullivans brothers, or am I getting my WW2 history mixed up?  

T e d

 

 

 

 

Taken from Wikipedia: 

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The five Sullivan brothers were World War II sailors who, serving together on the light cruiser USS Juneau, were all killed in action on its sinking around November 13, 1942

 

Thanks for the info. I thought I read 2 or 3. I forgot it was 5. Terrible times. 

I may need to order this one too for display.

T e d

That triggered the ruling that siblings couldn't serve togther.