Trumpeter's 1/700 USS Massachusetts

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Hi Guys! Its been a while since I posted something, but I have been building almost every day. (I have to… it keeps me sane!) Anyway, I put my 1/400 Tauro RN Fiume aside to build this little BB - the USS Massachusetts in 1/700 scale. Not my scale of choice, tiny, tiny parts that don’t go well with my eyesight, but still a lot fun! Its for my friends at AAA Hobbies.

She’s built OOTB except for the rigging. Thanks for lookin’ and, as always, comments, criticisms , suggestions or attaboys wanted and appreciated ! You guys have the best eyes for that and I do learn a lot from reading your posts - although I do lurk more than join in - (something I am gonna change).

Thanks again

Mark

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Theres no way that is 1/700. That looks amazing.

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jetmodeler - Thanks for the kind words! Yep, she’s 1/700 - ( I really have a healthy respect for guys who model in that scale!) I’ve seen stuff that I thought the same as you - no way that’s 1/700! I like the larger scales myself, but this build was a request and I ain’t gonna turn down any kit.

Man o man I LOVE modeling!!!

Thanks again,

Mark

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The PE work would be fantastic for 1/350th but this is 1/700th ! How do you do this Mark, it really is mind blowing. A really excellent build ! [Y][Y]

Julian

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Julian - Wow! Coming from you that is praise indeed! Your Tirpitz build is very inspiring and I am having a good time watching it come together. I have found that PE is equally challenging in 1/350 or 1/700 - in my case the only difference is I need to use a head visor just to see clearly the tiny PE parts.

Thanks again for your encouragement,

Mark

P.S. When are you gonna post more pics? MORE PICS! MORE PICS!