| Date of Review |
January 2005 |
| Manufacturer |
White Ensign Models |
| Subject |
USS Essex Ship, Weapons and Antennae Detail Set |
| Scale |
1/350 |
| Kit Number |
PE3536 |
| Primary Media |
Photo-Etch |
| Pros |
Major detail enhancements for the
Trumpeter USS Essex kit. |
| Cons |
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| Skill Level |
Advanced |
| MSRP (USD) |
Approx $76.00 |
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 three 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 Essex-class aircraft
carriers.
On the ship's details fret:
- 2 and 3-Bar Railing
- Flight Deck Center Elevator Edge Railings
- Deck Edge Folding Wire Antenna Masts
- Antenna Mast Wire Spreaders
- Gun Mount Details
- Ladders
- Whale Boat Cradle
- Funnel-Mounted ECM Sensor
- Tripod Mast Side Frames and Rails
- SC/SK Radar Mast Platform
- Funnel-Mounted Tall Radar Mast
- Tripod Mast Top Pole Bracing and SG Platform
- Crane Hooks
- Fuel Hose Reels
- LSO Platform
- Tripod Mast Platforms
- Tripod Mast Braces
- LSO Canvas Screens
- Flight Deck Crash Barrier Arms
- Siren Plaform
- Reproducer Boxes
- Funnel Cap Grilles
- Arrestor Wire Sheaves
- Watertight Doors w/View Port
- Life Rings
- Anchor Cable
- Side Elevator Details
On the antenna details fret:
- Forward Antenna Mast Screen
- Aft Antenna Mast Screen
- Radar Intercept Antenna
- Side Elevator Safety Nets
- Floater Baskets
- Funnel-Mounted TDY Antenna Platform
- SG Radar Antennas
- SM Radar Antennas
- SP Radar Antenna Assembly
- SR Radar Antenna Assembly
- SK Radar Antenna Assembly
- TDY Antennas and Poles
- SC2 Radar Antenna Assembly
- Fire Control IFF Antennas
- Mk.22 Height Finder Antenna
- Mk.4/Mk.12 Fire Control Antenna
- LSO Jump Nets
On the weapons fittings details fret:
- Single 20mm Oerlikon Assembly
- 40mm Quad Bofors Details
- Twin 20mm Oerlikon Assembly
This detail set does some significant detailing to the Trumpeter 1/350
USS Essex, with enough variations in antenna types to allow you to model
virtually any of the World War II era Essex-class aircraft carriers.
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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