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Trumpter Uss Texas 1/350 ?
TopSmith
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Washington, United States
Joined: August 09, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 10:42 AM UTC
I saw Trumpter's USS Texas in 1/350 for $75. I have not seen a Trumpter ship kit so I have nothing to compare it with. I have had Tamiya's USS Missouri and the Yamoto. How does the quality compare and specifically has anyone built the Texas? If so, your thoughts?
wildspear
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Michigan, United States
Joined: April 03, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 02:49 PM UTC
I haven't built this kit but i have built Trumpeter kit before and am happy with them. I have been to the actual Uss. Texas over in Houston, very cool. I still have the photos if your interested. Great ship.
ghauser
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Colorado, United States
Joined: March 07, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 09:37 PM UTC
The quality and fit of tamiya will be better, but the Trumpeter Texas kit is not bad except for the overscale hull plating.

My 2 cents.
TracyWhite
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Joined: January 18, 2005
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Posted: Monday, April 18, 2016 - 09:44 AM UTC
Fairly well engineered from an assembly stand point, but has some accuracy issues that may or may not bug you. I have one partially built up.
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