| Date of Review |
October 2007 |
| Manufacturer |
White Ensign Models |
| Subject |
USS Missouri Detail Set |
| Scale |
1/350 |
| Kit Number |
PE3534 |
| Primary Media |
Photo-Etch |
| Pros |
Major detail enhancements for the
Tamiya USS Missouri (and WWII Iowa-class) kit. |
| Cons |
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| Skill Level |
Advanced |
| MSRP (BP) |
£42.51 |
White Ensign Models continues to turn out some very interesting
detail sets in their 1/350 scale range. This release provides
is literally a super set containing two different frets of
photos etch that deal with overal ship details, antennas and
its self-defense weapons. There are such a wide range of options
that you can replicate any of the wartime Iowa-class battleships.
On the first detail fret:
- Various Railings
- Mk.12 & Mk.22 Radar Antennas
- Mk.3 FC Radar Antenna
- SR Radar
- SP Radar
- SK Radar
- SG Radar
- Mk.27 Radar
- SK2 Radar
- Mk.8 FC Radar & Structures
- TDY-1 Radar Antennas
- BK ECM Antennas
- Mk.51 Directors
- Floater net Baskets
- Fire Hose Reels
On the antenna details fret:
- 2 & 3 Bar Railings
- Floatplane Catapults
- Aircraft Crane
- Whaleboat Details
- Ladders
- Hatches & Watertight Doors
This detail set does some significant detailing to any of
the Tamiya 1/350 Iowa-class battleships though the instructions
specifically identify the USS Missouri. Just when you thought
you couldn't find any greater detail in 1/350 scale, White
Ensign Models has come alongside with their latest creations.
My sincere thanks to White
Ensign Models for this review sample!
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