by Don Grasmick » Mon May 11, 2026 8:25 pm
Hi Frank,
Brother you are diligent at watching those eBay offerings!!
I too have been watching the same listings and actually pulled the trigger. I ordered the Henry Kaiser supply ship in 1/700 back in March, and I have to say I was impressed with its physical condition on arrival, so I left positive unboxing feedback with pictures, see below link:
https://www.ebay.com/str/microscopicworld?_tab=feedback
Maybe someone could help me with uploading the Kaiser pictures here? However, that may be reserved for only a mod to be able to upload in this thread?
In seeing the Henry Kaiser model in person motivated me to order the 1/700 USNS Lewis and Clark dry cargo/ammo replenishment ship from the same seller at the end of March. Here we are in near mid-May, and I just got a tracking number for the L&C. I'd like to think the updated picture we all now see on the eBay listing is potentially mine, lol. The L&C picture on eBay does look like a quality production and not just a "chunky" poorly "printed" model.... fingers crossed!!!
This evening I threw caution to the wind and just purchased the John Lewis fleet oiler. Likely it will be early July as the projected arrival date.
For those on the fence about purchasing from the sellers that are listing the above-mentioned models, I get it, it's a crap shoot with dealing halfway around the world. I will say this though; the sellers have been VERY responsive to the inquiries I've had. They generally reply within an hour. They are upfront in making it clear that the models are not produced before ordering, therefore, the "printing" will take some time, thus the 2-month delay including shipping. Were all modelers, by our very hobby, we are a patient lot, lol.
Hopefully this reply that was originally to Frank....remember Frank? LMAO
will possibly ease someone's understandable concerns when thinking of ordering the above listed ships off eBay. Anyways, hope this helps.
Hi Frank,
Brother you are diligent at watching those eBay offerings!! :cool_2: I too have been watching the same listings and actually pulled the trigger. I ordered the Henry Kaiser supply ship in 1/700 back in March, and I have to say I was impressed with its physical condition on arrival, so I left positive unboxing feedback with pictures, see below link: https://www.ebay.com/str/microscopicworld?_tab=feedback
Maybe someone could help me with uploading the Kaiser pictures here? However, that may be reserved for only a mod to be able to upload in this thread?
In seeing the Henry Kaiser model in person motivated me to order the 1/700 USNS Lewis and Clark dry cargo/ammo replenishment ship from the same seller at the end of March. Here we are in near mid-May, and I just got a tracking number for the L&C. I'd like to think the updated picture we all now see on the eBay listing is potentially mine, lol. The L&C picture on eBay does look like a quality production and not just a "chunky" poorly "printed" model.... fingers crossed!!!
This evening I threw caution to the wind and just purchased the John Lewis fleet oiler. Likely it will be early July as the projected arrival date.
For those on the fence about purchasing from the sellers that are listing the above-mentioned models, I get it, it's a crap shoot with dealing halfway around the world. I will say this though; the sellers have been VERY responsive to the inquiries I've had. They generally reply within an hour. They are upfront in making it clear that the models are not produced before ordering, therefore, the "printing" will take some time, thus the 2-month delay including shipping. Were all modelers, by our very hobby, we are a patient lot, lol.
Hopefully this reply that was originally to Frank....remember Frank? LMAO :wave_1: will possibly ease someone's understandable concerns when thinking of ordering the above listed ships off eBay. Anyways, hope this helps.