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Gunny
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Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 09:35 PM UTC
Harry Abbott, from BattleFleet Models sends us an advance announcement of his next addition to the BFM 1/700 scale "Waterline Series", the "Shinano Maru".

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
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Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 12:45 AM UTC
Excellent release Harry
I like the tappered brass mast
Is the ship configuration identical for Tsushima and WWII? And, if different, the BFM will have both or...?
Keep up the good job!

Thanks for sharing Mark

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Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 04:02 AM UTC
Hi,

Yes, I am very happy with the tapered mast. Adds an extra dimension to the ship.

Yes, you can build it any way you like, as the gun mounts are seperate parts, so you can even build the between wars Passenger Liner
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Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 04:38 AM UTC
Another excellent detail than, Harry!
Thanks for the update
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Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 05:58 AM UTC
Any ideas as to when the kit will be out Harry?

Mike
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Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 06:04 AM UTC
Hi Mike,

100 masts are in-production now. Should have them soon??

They will be on sale at the US IPMS Nationals the 22-25 of Aug..

H.
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