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1/350 US WWII Searchlights?
terrybarrett
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Posted: Monday, October 28, 2013 - 03:06 AM UTC
Hello,

I'm new to the ship thing and getting ready to start my first project, Trumpeter's USS Yorktown (CV-10) with the Pontos Detail Up set. The searchlights on the kit seem to be a weak spot that is not addressed by the Pontos set. I have searched a good bit and haven't found a resin substitute anywhere. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Terry Barrett
Raleigh, NC
Biggles2
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Posted: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 03:54 AM UTC
L'arsenal has 12" and 36" US WWll searchlights in resin and PE detailing. L'arsenal is in France but I find their service is very fast - 1-2 weeks.
http://www.larsenal.com/Source/catalogue/larsenal/ac35065.jpg
terrybarrett
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Posted: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 05:23 AM UTC
Does anyone know which size would be correct for the USS Yorktown. 1944 fit

Thanks!
Biggles2
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Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 06:20 AM UTC
They also have 24" searchlights.
http://www.larsenal.com/Source/catalogue/larsenal/ac35074.jpg
http://www.larsenal.com/catalogue/index.php?id_page=3&id_marque=1&id_echelle=-1&id_type_maquette=-1&recherche=&ars69156128236=ars69156128236
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