by Joe Ellias » Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:19 pm
I just recieved all three versions of the new company "Riich" LA class SSNs.
These are really well made kits. The detail is excellent. Riich also did a unique mold design in that, although the hull is split horizontally like most sub kits, the split occurrs much higher than mid point, which corresponds to the actual waterline point and where the anti fouling paint is applied. In this way, the model builder does not need to mask, as the entire lower sections can be painted red.
All in all, very nice kits. I hope these guys are successful, and am really looking forward to their 200 scale Gatos.
Joe
I just recieved all three versions of the new company "Riich" LA class SSNs.
These are really well made kits. The detail is excellent. Riich also did a unique mold design in that, although the hull is split horizontally like most sub kits, the split occurrs much higher than mid point, which corresponds to the actual waterline point and where the anti fouling paint is applied. In this way, the model builder does not need to mask, as the entire lower sections can be painted red.
All in all, very nice kits. I hope these guys are successful, and am really looking forward to their 200 scale Gatos.
Joe