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Trumpeter 1:350 heavy cruiser Zara
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Posted: Friday, April 20, 2018 - 01:24 AM UTC
Heavily discounted at $36.05? what is the problem with this model? I can not seem to find information .
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Posted: Friday, April 20, 2018 - 06:53 AM UTC
Damn, that’s a great deal. I haven’t built it myself but every review etc I’ve seen shows it too look like a good kit.

Andy from Andy’s Hobby Headquarters built one and it looked really good. If I was into Italian ships I would get one.

https://youtu.be/45NrWWZ1Ht8
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Posted: Friday, April 20, 2018 - 08:00 AM UTC

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Heavily discounted at $36.05? what is the problem with this model? I can not seem to find information .


From what I've read online, the Trumpeter Zara has undergone a retooling as the older version had some fit problems.

Is this the older or newer tooling?

Steve
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Posted: Friday, April 20, 2018 - 08:23 AM UTC
Squadron has it on sale, item TRO5347, not sure what version this is.
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Posted: Saturday, April 21, 2018 - 10:12 PM UTC

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Heavily discounted at $36.05? what is the problem with this model? I can not seem to find information .


Sometimes you just luck out and find a good deal. Its why I check Amazon everyday. Some of their 3rd party vendors will really mark items down. You aren't Irish are you...LOL.
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Posted: Sunday, April 22, 2018 - 08:00 PM UTC

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If I was into Italian ships I would get one.


After doing some reading I discovered the Zara was sunk in battle against Warspite (my favourite ship) so that made it a must buy for me. She has been ordered and will be on its way once its back in stock.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 09:47 PM UTC
That is the new tooling Zara. I have both versions and they are not even close to the same kit. New one is much better.
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