White Ensign Models 1/350 USS Missouri Detail Set First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | October 2007 | Manufacturer | White Ensign Models |
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| 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 | |
| Skill Level | Advanced | MSRP (BP) | £42.51 |
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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!