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[quote="Silenoz"][quote="FFG-7"]which ones?[/quote]

Just ordered a project 1331M class to try to make an Indonesian one. Thx for the info.[/quote]

I like the SS Models kits (at 1/350 only, I do not build kits at 1/700). But I must say I prefer the "orange" kits you find also on ebay, as their printing quality is higher. They are unfortunately more expensive. I do not know the name of the brand, if any, and this is why I speak about "orange'" kits. They are released by different suppliers, with a very good quality of service for what I have experienced up to now. I was even able to suggest these suppliers some kits they have released since, which means they are very flexible.
Highly recommended both SS Model and "orange", especially as they provide kits of ships you do not find elsewhere.

[quote="FFG-7"]which ones?[/quote]

Just ordered a project 1331M class to try to make an Indonesian one. Thx for the info.

[quote="FFG-7"]which ones?[/quote]

Just ordered a project 1331M to try to make an Indonesian one

I think that many SSModel kits have very impressive parts, e.g. the superstructures.

But also many have issues with hulls, earlier often warping, but still e.g. there are prominent protruding portholes, sometimes exaggerated plates on the hull sides and decks...

If you buy a kit and there are printing issues - complain at the dealer to get replacement parts. That usually works. Do not accept low quality parts.

[quote="Silenoz"]Anybody bought some ss-model 3d-Prints? How are these?[/quote]
We have a few inbox reviews on the main site:

HMS Alliance: http://www.modelwarships.com/reviews/ships/hms/subs/Alliance-350-na/SSModels_Alliance.html

USS Portland: http://www.modelwarships.com/reviews/ships/ca/ca-33/Portland-700-ssm/SSPortland.htm

Courbet: http://www.modelwarships.com/reviews/ships/fr/bb/Courbet-700-ssm/SSCourbet.htm

And some build-ups with written commentary in the gallery:

1/350 Bretagne: http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/bb/fr/Bretagne-350-nk/index.htm
1/350 Helgoland: http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/bb/sms/Helgoland-350-ra/index.htm
And more via search results for "SSModel": https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sitesearch=modelshipgallery.com&q=%22ssmodel%22&btnG=Site+Search&domains=modelshipgallery.com

which ones?

Anybody bought some ss-model 3d-Prints? How are these?

New from Starling Models in 1/700 scale:

[b]British frigate HMS [i]Euraylus[/i] (1976 Ikara version of the Leander class)[/b]
[url=https://starlingmodels.co.uk/collections/new/products/hms-euryalus-ikara-leander-class-frigate-1976]https://starlingmodels.co.uk/collections/new/products/hms-euryalus-ikara-leander-class-frigate-1976[/url]

New from Gaga in 1/700:

[b]Spanish light cruiser [i]Navarra[/i][/b]
[url]https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/277232826428[/url]

and from ?? in 1/700:

[b]British Type 21 frigate[/b]
[url]https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/157174662520[/url]

New from Brown Water Navy Miniatures in 1/700 and 1/1200 scale (as stl-file or 3D-printed, [email=brown.water.miniatures@gmail.com]contact[/email]):

[b]Kalamazoo-class US monitor
Puritan-class US monitor
Canonicus-class US monitor
Frigate USS [i]Niagara[/i] (1855)
Armoured ship USS [i]Roanoke[/i]
Paddle wheel frigate USS [i]Mississippi[/i]
Armoured ship CSS [i]Selma[/i] (two variants)
Swedish freighter [i]Tanja[/i][/b] (during the search for Italia- Expedition 1928)
[b]Italian cable carrier [i]Città di Milano[/i][/b] (base ship of the Italia Expedition 1928)

Announcements from Starling Models in 1/700 scale:

[b]Dutch destroyer Hr Ms [i]Piet Hein[/i] (British S-Class)

British destroyer HMS [i]Zambesi[/i] (Z-class)

British frigate HMS [i]Euryalus[/i] (Leander class, Ikara conversion)

British freighter MV [i]Foylebank[/i][/b]

Numerous other British destroyers from the O-class to the Daring-class in planning
[url=https://starlingmodels.co.uk/collections/new/products/newsletter-june-2025]https://starlingmodels.co.uk/collections/new/products/newsletter-june-2025[/url]

New from YGF Model (SWS Model?) in 1/700 scale:

[b]Chinese steamship [i]Huanghu[/i][/b] (first steamship built in China)
[url=https://www.ebay.de/itm/197480238420]https://www.ebay.de/itm/197480238420[/url]

[b]Japanese envoy ship[/b] (envoy to the Chinese Tang Dynasty)
[url=https://www.ebay.de/itm/197480233257]https://www.ebay.de/itm/197480233257[/url]

Newest release via 3D-Wild's website: 1/350 HMS Renown post reconstruction.
1942 version:
https://3d-wild.com/collections/model-fun-shipyard-model-kits/products/1-350-hms-renown-1942-battlecruiser-model-kit

1944 version:
https://3d-wild.com/collections/model-fun-shipyard-model-kits/products/1-350-hms-renown-1944-battlecruiser-model-kit

New from yacarescalemodels in 1/700 scale:

[b]Israeli/Chilean Sa'ar 4 class fast attack craft[/b] (was/is also in service in South Africa and Sri Lanka)
[url=https://www.ebay.de/itm/127155344478]https://www.ebay.de/itm/127155344478[/url]

More 1/700 kits to come soon

New by Tiny-Model-World (?) in 1/700:

[b]Vietnamese Gepard 3.9 frigate[/b]
[url=https://www.ebay.com/itm/396737902924]https://www.ebay.com/itm/396737902924[/url]

I've bought some as well. They're very good.

From what I have seen, Brown Water Navy Miniatures uses a resin printer, which produces better results than Shapeways. I have only bought files myself. The quality of the designs has also improved, as the designer is no longer restricted by Shapeways.

Guy is very easy to deal with.. The models arrive undamaged, which is BIG difference from Shaoeways. Prices are lower Great shopping experience all around.

[quote="maxim"]There is no website of Brown Water Navy Miniatures. You can contact them via the given e-mail address.[/quote]

What are they like to work with compared with Shapeways prints?

Thanks,

Rob

There is no website of Brown Water Navy Miniatures. You can contact them via the given e-mail address.