*Inj. molded plastic* Upcoming Ship Kit Releases

[Jon C Ryckert]

I agree about the new Takao. I'm impressed by what I see so far. Eliminating the hull bulge joints as well as the sidewall joint above it is a big deal. And those turrets are beautiful; no aftermarket PE required for those.

Figures. I have a 1/4 built Aoshima Takao on the ways. Waterlined and linoleum tie-downs stripped. Sigh.

I feel your pain, Devin. Mine is not waterlined, but the main deck is painted and superstructure halfway finished. Too much time and money invested in this kit to buy the Very Fire kit.

[drdoom1337]

Does anyone have a photo sample of the New Mexico Trumpeter is said to be releasing? I'm wondering which era the kit will represent. A unique opportunity to have a 1930s battleship configuration.

[Dan K]

Best crop that I could come up with.

[drdoom1337]

Best crop that I could come up with.

Mother of god. If this means '44-'45 Idaho is going to follow sign me up. Hoping for all the standards at some point, but would definitely like the NM class in their 1930s configuration.

[angeleyes]

is that 1/700 or 1/350?

[robertpei]

is that 1/700 or 1/350?

1/350. Trumpeter's 1/350 kits have numbers beginning with 053.

[maxim]

Now released by AFV Club in 1/700:

Australian Adelaide class frigate/Spanish Santa Mar�a class frigate) (versions of the OHP class)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/365412644602

(see also my question to the Australian ships here:
viewtopic.php?f=49&t=21745&start=520#p1066377)

[Guest]

Hobbyeasy has the upcoming Flyhawk USS Enterprise up for preorder with a release date of March 20, 2025.

[taskforce48]

Box art for the new 1/700 Vee Hobby USS Helena kit coming soon-

Injection Plastic Brooklyn's will soon be at hand

Matt

[David Sandifer]

Matt, what scale?

[brocken1sm]

All VEE hobby kits to date are 1/700. They also have a USS Honolulu announced and a USS Independence for sale on AliExpress.

[SeanF]

All VEE hobby kits to date are 1/700. They also have a USS Honolulu announced and a USS Independence for sale on AliExpress.

Ah... finally one of the injection manufacturers is paying attention to the Brooklyn class! WHOLE lot of opportunities available with those!

- Sean F.

[El Santo]

All VEE hobby kits to date are 1/700. They also have a USS Honolulu announced and a USS Independence for sale on AliExpress.

Will it have a hull? I'm thoroughly sick of companies introducing models of ships I've wanted to build for decades, but then finding out that they're only going to be selling the top half.

[ADebroux]

Will it have a hull? I'm thoroughly sick of companies introducing models of ships I've wanted to build for decades, but then finding out that they're only going to be selling the top half.

Their previous 1/700 offerings have been waterline only so I'm assuming their latest offering will also follow that trend. I'm also not a fan of waterline only so I'll pass on this one as well.

[Killerbeans]

Any chance we'll see a 1/350 USS California? Early or late is good.

[steviecee]

I'm in on a Helena

[PHILIPPE]

Any chance we'll see a 1/350 USS California? Early or late is good.

You can find it on ebay in 3D. Of course, the price is higher but the quality is very good for these kits.

[robertpei]

All VEE hobby kits to date are 1/700. They also have a USS Honolulu announced and a USS Independence for sale on AliExpress.

Where's the page for USS Honolulu?

[Quincy]

What year is Honolulu?

[brocken1sm]

Where's the page for USS Honolulu?