We got some nice ones from Dragon USA this month and are looking for reviewers. If you're interested please USE THIS EMAIL:
samples [at] kitmaker.net
to contact me about them. You can post questions below.
- Dragon 1/350 U.S.S. Independence CVL-22 Light Carrier
- 1:350 U.S.S. Chevalier DD-805 Destroyer
- Concord U-Boat War 1939-45
Thanks,
Jim
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Independence CVL-22, Chevalier, U-boat book
Posted: Thursday, December 23, 2010 - 12:55 PM UTC
Posted: Thursday, December 23, 2010 - 06:33 PM UTC
I moved this to a public forum (from our Contributors Forum) as I think these items may temp a few of you who haven't written a review before (or in the last year) to give it a go.
Thanks,
Jim
Thanks,
Jim
Posted: Thursday, December 23, 2010 - 07:24 PM UTC
Hi Jim
I'd be tempted to do the Destroyer, I should have some good references. Same goes for the aircraft carrier, although I'm not sure about the references...
Cheers!
Stefan
PS: Postage on me as always...
I'd be tempted to do the Destroyer, I should have some good references. Same goes for the aircraft carrier, although I'm not sure about the references...
Cheers!
Stefan
PS: Postage on me as always...
MrMox
Aarhus, Denmark
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Posted: Thursday, December 23, 2010 - 11:11 PM UTC
I can give that Uboat book a overhaul - postage on me.
Cheers/Jan
Cheers/Jan
goldenpony
Zimbabwe
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Posted: Friday, December 24, 2010 - 04:24 AM UTC
I am surprised somebody has not jumped on the Indy.
Its a great kit for somebody to get their feet wet on a review.
Its a great kit for somebody to get their feet wet on a review.
Posted: Friday, December 24, 2010 - 06:13 AM UTC
I just checked this afternoon, actually I do have reference for light carriers so I could do either one.
Cheers!
Stefan
Cheers!
Stefan
Posted: Friday, December 24, 2010 - 08:10 AM UTC
Hi Stefan,
I can send you the CVL-22, but the box it definitely over-sized (and heavy). The shipping cost will be very $$$ for overseas.
Jim
I can send you the CVL-22, but the box it definitely over-sized (and heavy). The shipping cost will be very $$$ for overseas.
Jim
jgrease
Texas, United States
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Posted: Friday, December 24, 2010 - 04:07 PM UTC
What is involved in a review? I consider myself a capable (and average) modeler. I'd be up to try.
TracyWhite
Washington, United States
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Posted: Friday, December 24, 2010 - 06:56 PM UTC
Here's one I did a few years back:
https://modelshipwrights.kitmaker.net/review/713
Basically shoot photos, give impressions. Be thorough with the photos so the reader gets a good overall sense of what they get, both in terms of trees and detail shots of parts. Give you impressions, I.E. "this part made me want to bash my head into the workbench," or "OH THANK YOU, MY LIFE IS COMPLETE!!!*"
*drama optional
https://modelshipwrights.kitmaker.net/review/713
Basically shoot photos, give impressions. Be thorough with the photos so the reader gets a good overall sense of what they get, both in terms of trees and detail shots of parts. Give you impressions, I.E. "this part made me want to bash my head into the workbench," or "OH THANK YOU, MY LIFE IS COMPLETE!!!*"
*drama optional
goldenpony
Zimbabwe
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Posted: Saturday, December 25, 2010 - 04:55 AM UTC
Quoted Text
What is involved in a review? I consider myself a capable (and average) modeler. I'd be up to try.
John,
To be honest it is a little scary at first, but when you get into to things it is a great deal of fun. I will be happy to lend any help I can. We always like getting more and more of our members involved. So, go ahead and do it!
All you really need it a digital camera, a clean background, and some free time to write and research. Plus, be honest!
jgrease
Texas, United States
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Posted: Saturday, December 25, 2010 - 05:10 AM UTC
Sounds great. If you're still looking for a reviewer, sign me up! I'm looking to get cracking on one of those carriers!
Posted: Monday, January 03, 2011 - 05:41 PM UTC
The book is going out to Jan and the CVL to Stefan. That still leaves the DD-805 for those still interested.
Thanks for your requests! If you didn't get something this time around keep trying and you will.
Cheers,
Jim
Thanks for your requests! If you didn't get something this time around keep trying and you will.
Cheers,
Jim