I have been building plastic model kits for quite some time, and am interested in scratchbuilding (or semi-scratching) a large scale ship. I have some scratchbuilding experience and have some questions before I decide what I want to do.
I am a big fan of Tin Cans, especially the Fletchers and the 4-Pipers. While searching for fiberglass hulls (as I don't want to scratch the hull) I noticed Scale Shipyard has a 1/48th USS Ward hull.
Question is, what is available for the guns and prop shafts for the 1/48th Ward? Are there castings and/or assemblies available? I know SSY has some 1/48th parts, who else has some?
Thanks for the Help,
Chris
1/48 Build Questions
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1/48 Build Questions
Chris
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1/350 Prinz Eugen
1/350 USS Missouri
1/350 Spruance Class
1/350 HMS King George V
In the Stash:
Cutty Sark
Box Scale USS Missouri - Gift
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jcmackay
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Re: 1/48 Build Questions
Hi Chris,
I've been working on several 1/48th scale ships and here are some of the outfits I've found to be useful.
For fittings and weapons, check out QuarterMaster Scale Ship Fittings. Here's the contact info:
Robert E. Thomas
212 Greenbank Road
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406
540-752-1623
qmaster4@juno.com
I am planning to order a bunch of stuff from him but haven't ordered anything yet. His stuff looks outstanding in the the photos I've seen.
John Haynes seems to concentrate on 1/96th and smaller scale fittings, but he also makes a limited number of 1/48th items that appear to be very good quality.
Also, there are a couple of online retail places I frequent; the Floating Drydock and Loyalhanna Dockyard. Both places retail various 1/48th fittings from several vendors. I have ordered many times from Floating Drydock.
Good luck with your endeavors in 1/48th scale ship modeling and keep us posted!
John
I've been working on several 1/48th scale ships and here are some of the outfits I've found to be useful.
For fittings and weapons, check out QuarterMaster Scale Ship Fittings. Here's the contact info:
Robert E. Thomas
212 Greenbank Road
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406
540-752-1623
qmaster4@juno.com
I am planning to order a bunch of stuff from him but haven't ordered anything yet. His stuff looks outstanding in the the photos I've seen.
John Haynes seems to concentrate on 1/96th and smaller scale fittings, but he also makes a limited number of 1/48th items that appear to be very good quality.
Also, there are a couple of online retail places I frequent; the Floating Drydock and Loyalhanna Dockyard. Both places retail various 1/48th fittings from several vendors. I have ordered many times from Floating Drydock.
Good luck with your endeavors in 1/48th scale ship modeling and keep us posted!
John