Missing the secong missile launcher while I figure out how to make some terrier missiles to go on it. The kit option is a small PE nightmare....
It's mostly OOB except for the main mast that was too warped too recover and the fairleads that were replaced from a stock PE set.
Orange Hobby 1/700 USS Boston
Moderators: MartinJQuinn, JIM BAUMANN, Jon, Dan K
-
RichardP
- Posts: 247
- Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:13 am
- Location: Lexington, MA
Orange Hobby 1/700 USS Boston
- Attachments
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
RichardP
- Posts: 247
- Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:13 am
- Location: Lexington, MA
-
MartinJQuinn
- Posts: 8555
- Joined: Tue Jan 11, 2005 1:40 pm
- Location: New Jersey
Re: Orange Hobby 1/700 USS Boston
Nice! That looks sharp. Not a fan of many post-WW2 ships, but this is one of them.
Martin
"Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday." John Wayne
Ship Model Gallery
"Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday." John Wayne
Ship Model Gallery
-
gms
Re: Orange Hobby 1/700 USS Boston
Wow! Now, that is what I call an impressive model. Thanks for sharing the photos. I really like them.
-
Dan K
- Posts: 9063
- Joined: Tue Jan 11, 2005 10:56 am
- Location: New York City
Re: Orange Hobby 1/700 USS Boston
I agree. That is one great build.
-
Ismailsy
- Posts: 16
- Joined: Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:31 am
Re: Orange Hobby 1/700 USS Boston
WOW! that's so great! I also bought this kit but still afraid to make it ,seems complex
-
maxim
- Posts: 3991
- Joined: Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:23 am
- Location: Bonn
-
mmaresm
- Posts: 502
- Joined: Wed May 30, 2007 12:26 am
Re: Orange Hobby 1/700 USS Boston
'Richard P'.... I Truly Love your USS BOSTON CAG-1!!!
When I saw the title on the 'Completed Work', of a 50-60's early missile cruiser and CAG-1 ... well I HAD to take a look and was Very Impressed with the work you did, the detail you placed, from the signal flag lines - radar sets - even the rope/line stowage bags above the motor whale boat!!!
But my question is.... what are some cons and pros in getting this kit?? I am curious, because I purchased and built the Niko brand USS GALVESTON ( also on the 'Completed Work' side) and was Very Pleased on how the kit came together!
Cons: The Talos launcher was mis-shappen on the main body ( not the arms ) of the launcher, as the bulge was on the Lower End of the launcher and not on Top where the arms connect / not enough railings ( a minor-minor inconvenience ) / resin kits are tough to place certain superstructure parts w/o "holes & pins" like on plastic models ( I'm new to resin kits .... but I think I gave CLG-3 justice!! ) / not a full hull ( I'm a full hull guy )
Pros: A Clean Kit / MUCH Detail ... in the mold of the ship to their Superior PE / nice bridge windows ( wasn't expecting that on this kit [kinda wished I detailed the nav & admiral bridge] ) / cost.
I look forward to your discussion.
M. Mares
When I saw the title on the 'Completed Work', of a 50-60's early missile cruiser and CAG-1 ... well I HAD to take a look and was Very Impressed with the work you did, the detail you placed, from the signal flag lines - radar sets - even the rope/line stowage bags above the motor whale boat!!!
But my question is.... what are some cons and pros in getting this kit?? I am curious, because I purchased and built the Niko brand USS GALVESTON ( also on the 'Completed Work' side) and was Very Pleased on how the kit came together!
Cons: The Talos launcher was mis-shappen on the main body ( not the arms ) of the launcher, as the bulge was on the Lower End of the launcher and not on Top where the arms connect / not enough railings ( a minor-minor inconvenience ) / resin kits are tough to place certain superstructure parts w/o "holes & pins" like on plastic models ( I'm new to resin kits .... but I think I gave CLG-3 justice!! ) / not a full hull ( I'm a full hull guy )
Pros: A Clean Kit / MUCH Detail ... in the mold of the ship to their Superior PE / nice bridge windows ( wasn't expecting that on this kit [kinda wished I detailed the nav & admiral bridge] ) / cost.
I look forward to your discussion.
M. Mares