I was at the model contest in Atlanta on 31 January and visited the Commander's Models (they own Iron Shipwrights) vendor tables. I expressed interest in their model of the Nashville, but did not have the funds to acquire it at that time. They informed me that I could call or go on-line and get a 15% discount by ordering on-line. I told them that I had purchased the USS Tennessee on ebay, where upon they asked what I thought of the kit. I told them that except for the bilge keels (which are extremely thin and fragile), it appeard to be in good condition. I was told that Commander's gave a "life-time" guarantee on their products, regardless of how I acquired the kit.. If I found anything wrong, just let them know and they will replace the items free, forever!! :-) They also gave me the dimensions of the plastic strip needed to repair the bilge keels (which I have already planned to do). They are now providing templates and materials in the kits to repair fragile items like the keels.
Just wanted to let other ship buildiers know about a company that will stand behind their products.
Now I have to start that kit and save the money for the Nashville
