Good morning fellow shipbuilders,
The end is in sight of my Bluejacket USS Eversole John C. Butler class destroyer escort (I've done a poor job of updating the build log), and I'm looking ahead at a next build. I'd love to build Bluejacket's USS Olympia, but I realize it's a rare kit due to how few were produced.
I know it's a long shot, but does anyone have one/know of one that might be sold? I've been checking eBay for months now and nothing.
Anyways, figured this would be worth a shot.
Happy modelling,
Andrew
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Seeking Bluejacket USS Olympia
USMA15
Colorado, United States
Joined: September 25, 2016
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Posted: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 04:31 PM UTC
s4usea
United States
Joined: December 08, 2011
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Joined: December 08, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 09:51 AM UTC
Have you asked Blue Jacket? They have a buy-back program so they
occasionally get them in, and I seem to remember one in the newsletter a few months ago. At the very least they can give you a call if one comes up.
occasionally get them in, and I seem to remember one in the newsletter a few months ago. At the very least they can give you a call if one comes up.
alross2
Maine, United States
Joined: May 18, 2006
KitMaker: 317 posts
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Joined: May 18, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 04:23 PM UTC
We don't have one in the building at the moment, but call 1-800-448-5567 and ask for Nic. He may have someone who has contacted us about selling one. I hope to have OREGON out in a couple years. Same scale and concept as OLYMPIA kit.
Al Ross
Al Ross
TimReynaga
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California, United States
Joined: May 03, 2006
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Posted: Friday, September 29, 2017 - 04:29 AM UTC
Andrew,
If you can't find a BlueJacket Olympia, I can recommend the old Revell version as an alternative. It is smaller scale and needs some work, but it can build into a nice model too.
If you can't find a BlueJacket Olympia, I can recommend the old Revell version as an alternative. It is smaller scale and needs some work, but it can build into a nice model too.
USMA15
Colorado, United States
Joined: September 25, 2016
KitMaker: 32 posts
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Joined: September 25, 2016
KitMaker: 32 posts
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Posted: Monday, October 09, 2017 - 05:24 PM UTC
Tim,
I remember watching that build closely a few years ago. It's a gorgeous model (which I'm sure you hear a lot!).
At any rate, Al and Scott, thanks for the inputs. I'll just have to keep my eyes peeled, and also await that Oregon kit from Bluejacket.
Cheers
I remember watching that build closely a few years ago. It's a gorgeous model (which I'm sure you hear a lot!).
At any rate, Al and Scott, thanks for the inputs. I'll just have to keep my eyes peeled, and also await that Oregon kit from Bluejacket.
Cheers
alross2
Maine, United States
Joined: May 18, 2006
KitMaker: 317 posts
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Joined: May 18, 2006
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Posted: Monday, October 09, 2017 - 07:28 PM UTC
RLRogers
Alabama, United States
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Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018 - 09:29 AM UTC
I have an Olympia I might be ready to part with.
N I B
#180/200
I'm going to speak with Nic @ Bluejacket to see what he thinks it is worth.
Also have the Maine and several others.
Dick Rogers
[email protected]
N I B
#180/200
I'm going to speak with Nic @ Bluejacket to see what he thinks it is worth.
Also have the Maine and several others.
Dick Rogers
[email protected]
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