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USS Mount Hood

a photo feature by David J. Salvin of a Ships & Co. kit
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David J. Salvin has a soft spot for the USS Mount Hood and this is his latest build of it. The model is Part of the line from Ships and Co. David sent his thoughts along on the model; The basic molding is passable, but upgrading the square molded doors for PE ones is a great improvement. The kit lacks decals or PE which is a HUGE detriment to the overall fit and finish of the kit. However, Ships and Co does make a decal set for this and other ships (sold separately). The instructions are passable, but merely a couple of colour pictures of the unpainted and assembled kit (with a few cranes and booms missing). Overall, a fair kit with a great deal of detailing and upgrading potential.
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About the Author

About David J. Salvin (djandj)
FROM: CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

I began building models at the age of 8. Stopped for college and law school and came back to the hobby after an 18 year intermission. Having built most everything from space ships to full-rigged sailing ships, I have returned to my first love - 1/700 military shipping. Modeling is just one of m...


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doppelganger
Nice job!I served onboard USS Detroit for 3 1/2 years.....a similar type of vessel.Not a glamorous type of warship,but a necessary one.Thanks for your interest in such a ship
JUL 24, 2014 - 02:04 PM
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