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Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: wullie/mk2 on February 02, 2011, 06:37:36 pm

Title: USS Arizona
Post by: wullie/mk2 on February 02, 2011, 06:37:36 pm

Hi,..i noticed in Model Boats that Trumpetar are bringing out a 1/200 scale Arizona,have any members come across it or know where I can get one,..and how muich its likely to be,

Title: Re: USS Arizona
Post by: Colin Bishop on February 02, 2011, 06:56:10 pm

White Ensign models are quoting £136 PLUS VAT: http://www.whiteensignmodels.com/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ewhiteensignmodels%2ecom%2facatalog%2fsearch%2ehtml&WD=arizona&PN=Online_Catalogue_1_200_Scale_93%2ehtml%23aTP03701#aTP03701

Dave Abbott is building one for a Model Boats review and says it is a fantastic kit.

Colin

Title: Re: USS Arizona
Post by: DickyD on February 02, 2011, 07:00:20 pm

http://www.whiteensignmodels.com/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww.whiteensignmodels.com%2facatalog%2findex.html&WD=arizona&PN=Online_Catalogue_1_200_Scale_93.html%23aTP03701#aTP03701

Title: Re: USS Arizona
Post by: Stan on February 02, 2011, 07:05:37 pm

Hi Wullie - I have purchased one of these kits from White Ensign Models at a total cost inclusive of VAT was about £159.00.  The moldings are excellent.  It should convert to RC operations with slight modifications.  Trumpeter have done an upgrade set for the small calibre guns. A further brass etched set is being produced by White Ensign Models with a release date some time in the spring.  This is a limited production run model and some model retailers have sold out.  Lots of confusion about the final colour scheme of this ship at the time of her loss in Pearl Harbor.  I will be going for the standard Navy grey scheme prior to her loss.    Send me a p/m if you need any more information.  SHG Models will be producing a set of running gear for this model, that is motors, props and shafts etc.  Makes an ideal companion to the 1/200th scale Japanese Battle Ship Yamato.

Stan Reffin Kirklees Model Boat Club  :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))

Title: Re: USS Arizona
Post by: Martin (Admin) on February 02, 2011, 07:08:53 pm

Dean's Marine also sell it:  http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=27588.msg270867#msg270867

Title: Re: USS Arizona
Post by: cos918 on February 02, 2011, 07:10:54 pm

Very good build log at
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1353744

John

Title: Re: USS Arizona
Post by: wullie/mk2 on February 03, 2011, 04:01:05 pm

Thankyou all, for the quick replies,and to Stan,for the invitation

Title: Re: USS Arizona
Post by: wullie/mk2 on February 10, 2011, 10:05:59 pm

Hi guys,I paid a visit to Deansmarine yesterday,and what a joy it was, This was my first visit,and it won,t be my last,and i and my pal Rob,purchased the USS Arizona,..we found Ron to be a very helpful and instantly likeable guy,and we are now looking forward to Sertember when we can visit again on the open day,...