Model Monkey News

[ModelMonkey]

Thanks, Mardis! Really looking forward to your build!

In other news, and for those that enjoy a wingy-thing, especially the exciting new Revell 1/32 scale aircraft models, I am very happy to announce hollow, 3D-printed Merlin engine exhausts, optimized to fit the new-tool Revell P-51D-5 kit, are now available. They can be adapted for other 1/32 scale Merlin-powered Mustang kits.

[ModelMonkey]

Happy to announce that over the next week or so, 3D-printed superstructure and funnel models are being released to help convert your USS Arizona BB-39 kit to sistership USS Pennsylvania BB-38 as the ship appeared from June, 1945 (the ship's final wartime appearance). Thanks to all who have been patiently waiting for these models!

The models are available in several popular scales.

Thanks to Chad Queen, Martin Quinn and Gabriel Djinn who provided authoritative references and advice.

[ModelMonkey]

Happy to announce the 01 level (former boat deck) for USS Pennsylvania BB-38, 1945 is complete.

[chuck]

Hi, Steve. Do you have plans to offer the 1945 Pennsilvania parts in1/200 to fit trumpeter's Arizona kit?

[ModelMonkey]

Hi Chuck,

Thanks for the interest!

PM coming your way.

[MartinJQuinn]

Happy to announce the remaining large superstructure components in 1/350 scale for USS Pennsylvania BB-38, 1945 are complete.

These look great, Steve. While a '45 Pennsy isn't on my radar at the moment, I hope the modelers who were clamoring for these support you and buy them. Hopefully we will see some WIP builds in the Picture Post forum soon!

[gtbred]

Mardis Hall, today is your day:

Happy to announce an island for the Forrestal class aircraft carrier USS Independence CVA-62 as it appeared circa 1965-1971 is now available in 1/350 scale.

http://shpws.me/Pfn4

Just got my island today. The detail is crazy on this thing. I guess I will have to do equal work on the hull, Thanks Steve!

[ModelMonkey]

Thanks so much, Martin and Mardis!

Hope it is a big help with your huge carrier model, Mardis!

[gtbred]

Got the hull for Indy. Order the Floating Drydock Ranger plans. Start this in the fall. I'll be pissed if Trumpy comes out with one.

[tko24]

Happy to announce the remaining large superstructure components in 1/350 scale for USS Pennsylvania BB-38, 1945 are complete.

01 Level: http://shpws.me/Qax4
Aft Fire Control Tower: http://shpws.me/QaGa
Set of Mk.34 fire control director with Mk.13 antenna, and two Mk.37 fire control directors: http://shpws.me/Qa3F

I will begin redesigning these components as well as the forward superstructure for 1/700 scale shortly. The funnel is already available in 1/700 scale: http://shpws.me/Q3XT

Those parts look fantastic. I'd definitely buy a 1/200 conversion for my 1/200 Arizona if you ever make this one for the 1/200 Trumpeter kit.

[ModelMonkey]

Alrighty, USS Pennsylvania BB-38 (1945) conversion parts are ready in scales 1/700 through 1/200 (1/200 for Chuck and Tom)! Thanks for your patience, everybody.

[Miguel]

Great idea and an absolutely fantastic job you did Steve!!!
IMO a plastic 1/350 late war Pennsy will take several years to be produced and with this amazing 3D parts now that ship is no longer a dream or a very demanding scratch building project. Just need to save some $$ or wait till Shapeways gives any offer

[tko24]

Alrighty, USS Pennsylvania BB-38 (1945) conversion parts are ready in scales 1/700 through 1/200 (1/200 for Chuck and Tom)! Thanks for your patience, everybody.

1/200 for Trumpeter:
Forward Superstructure: http://shpws.me/QdCn
Funnel: http://shpws.me/Q3Vv
01 Level: too big to print
Aft Fire Control Tower: http://shpws.me/QdU7
5"/38 cal. Mk.32 Mounts (set of 2): http://shpws.me/P5tU-
Mk.34 Main Battery Directors (set of 2): http://shpws.me/Otpz
Mk.37 Secondary Battery Directors (set of 4): http://shpws.me/KFIH

1/350 for Banner/Hobby Boss/Mini Hobby Models:
Forward Superstructure: http://shpws.me/Q9Xs
Funnel: http://shpws.me/Q3VP
O1 Level: http://shpws.me/Qax4
Aft Fire Control Tower: http://shpws.me/QaGa
5"/38 cal. Mk.32 Mounts with integrated trunnions (set of 8 ): http://shpws.me/OeNp
5"/38 cal. Mk.32 Mounts with separate trunnions (set of 8 ): http://shpws.me/Ofab
Late-war Fire Control Directors (Mk.34 Main Battery Director with Mk.13 airfoil-shaped Radar Antenna, and two Mk.37 Secondary Battery Directors): http://shpws.me/Qa3F

1/426 for Revell (1/429 true scale):
Forward Superstructure: http://shpws.me/Qcc1
Funnel: http://shpws.me/Qc3H
O1 Level: http://shpws.me/Qc3S
Aft Fire Control Tower: http://shpws.me/Qc8q
5"/38 cal. Mk.32 Mounts (turrets, set of 8 ): http://shpws.me/Qc3U
Late-war Fire Control Directors (Mk.34 Main Battery Director with Mk.13 airfoil-shaped Radar Antenna, and two Mk.37 Secondary Battery Directors): http://shpws.me/OPKZ

1/700 scale for Dragon, H-P Models, Hobby Boss, MidShip Models, and Mini Hobby Models:
Forward Superstructure: http://shpws.me/Qdi4
Funnel: http://shpws.me/Q3XT
O1 Level: http://shpws.me/QbXE
Aft Fire Control Tower: http://shpws.me/QbVc-
5"/38 cal. Mk.32 Mounts (turrets, set of 8 ): http://shpws.me/P5Dy
Mk.34 Main Battery Directors with Mk.13 airfoil-shaped Radar Antennas (set of 8 ): http://shpws.me/NMWf
Mk.37 Secondary Battery Directors (set of 8 ): http://shpws.me/ObEx
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Yes! Thank you Steve!

[ModelMonkey]

Thanks, fellas!

Large scale Fletcher class destroyer fans, a movable rudder is now available for your 1/144 scale Revell and 1/125 scale Lindberg kits. Other larger scales may be possible.

[ModelMonkey]

Fletcher class rudders in more scales added. Here's the complete list:

1/200 scale
1/192 scale
1/144 scale
1/128 scale
1/125 scale
1/96 scale
1/72 scale

[SigfanUSAF]

I�ll be ordering the Pennsy parts shortly, any chance on a late war New Mexico superstructure? I kitbashed a 1/350 Banner hull years ago, my motivation stopped there.

[ModelMonkey]

Hi Dave and thanks!

PM coming your way.

[Mark McKinnis]

Hi Steve,

Would it be possible to getthe USS Independence Island 1965-1971 in 1/700 scale?

Thanks,

Mark

[ModelMonkey]

Hi Mark,

I think so. Should be out soon. There are some 1/700 scale printing requirement challenges with that design that are being stubborn. I am trying to be more cantankerous than the problems are stubborn. Sometimes re-scaling can be high adventure.

[Mark McKinnis]

Hi Mark,

I think so. Should be out soon. There are some 1/700 scale printing requirement challenges with that design that are being stubborn. I am trying to be more cantankerous than the problems are stubborn. Sometimes re-scaling can be high adventure.

Cool!

I want to get that island to use in an eventual Indy but if I have one, I will examine it and determine if it is also accurate for the Ranger from that time period. Based on your 3D renderings on the site, it is pretty dang close if not spot on. I think that Ranger and Indy were pretty close until the mid 70's with the exception of Indy losing the forward sponsons. Saratoga and Forrestal seemed to wonder off of the same path early in the 60's and Forrestal for sure after the fire in 1967.

I will be looking forward to it!

Thanks,

Mark