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  • #41
    Originally posted by Alpha View Post
    I like your shop and transport setup, J Mitchel !!

    A 1/200 scale Nimitz, you say? I'm comfortable disclosing here on Hobby Squawk that we are pointed toward bringing in this big beast of a boat this year. Details to follow; as I mentioned in another thread, we're still in the process of adding additional product pages.

    Best part is it's in scale with our 1/200 Missouri and possibly some escort craft down the line, just give us time to update it to bring it in line with our standards.

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    I am IN for the pair!

    Who wants to buy my 1/96 Essex and Iowa or trade for the new Bancroft 1/200 versions? Will deliver Pacific NW!

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    • #42
      I am absolutely going to need one of those little tugs.

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      • #43
        Early and late Elco 77's in 1:24.
        These were the boats of RON 3 at Manila, and the first ones on the scene in the Solomons. They deserve good models, I'm so sick of seeing PT-109 everywhere.

        The early boats had "notchback" wheelhouses and, prewar, had turret domes. The later boats had a swoopy wheelhouse and often had the cone shaped shields around the twin 50's. A few other differences here and there, but both can be built on the same hull. Drawings are hard to find, but they exist. I have built both styles.

        Early... PT-41, MacArthur's ride out of Manila, but shown as-built:

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        And yes, they shipped to theater on those funny cradles!

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        "Breaking Out" by Tom Freeman ... MacArthur and family on PT-41

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        • #44
          I'll second that, Pat! Always loved the look of that Elco.

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          • #45
            I am curious when the Prinz Eugen will be released if you can tell us. That way i know how long i have to start saving to purchase it.

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            • #46
              Originally posted by ChrisVogler View Post
              I am curious when the Prinz Eugen will be released if you can tell us. That way i know how long i have to start saving to purchase it.
              CV, Welcome to Hobby Squawk. I can't answer that question, though I am certain someone will get back with you soon. Best, LB
              I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.
              ~Lucky B*st*rd~

              You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.
              ~Anonymous~

              AMA#116446

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              • #47
                Over the last week, I’ve had fun flying the Rotorscale 450 Huey with the Proboat PBR. This has made me wonder if there would be interest in a Vietnam Armored Troop Carrier (ATC) scaled to match the 450 Huey. Would be a lot of fun to fly missions and maybe touch-and-goes to the the helipad on the ship..

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                • #48
                  Alpha put the boys to work! You know what we need!

                  USS Virginia Class (SSN-774) Fast Attack Submarines!

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                  You will sell at least one... :)

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                  • #49
                    Clemson Class would be interesting. They served in multiple different navy's including one that made it into Japanese service. Also there were so many variants leaving the door open to mod's to convert for Mine sweepers, Amphibious Assault, Destroyer Escort and several post war/inter war mods to include a set of banana boats and some Coast Guard Prohibition boats. Them four stackers were all over the place with over 150 built. Including the ship listed as every active duty sailors set of Dream Orders. Orders to the USS Tracy. (for civilians look up Form DD-214 military on the search engine of your choice)
                    There is plenty of documentation on layout and plenty of pics of the class available that should make designing and building one easy enough. Sell her with a Grey Hull and no Numbers and it would be easy enough for most to put a set of numbers of their on her in an afternoon and during WW2 there was times when they didn't have numbers so easy enough to put her out and enjoy her anyway


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                    • #50
                      Greetings,

                      But whatever you do, make sure the electronics are quality grade with adquate cooling mechanism. Dai

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