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General Ship Modeling
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Looking for Ship PE sets
Chief
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 08:08 AM UTC
Ahoy!,

I am looking for PE sets for ships, esp. 1/150-1/200 scale WWII German Subs. Type VII & IX boats. Any help?

Chief
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Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 12:48 PM UTC
Hi Chief
You could always try White Ensign Models. I know they do etched brass kits for ships etc.Unfortunately I've been unable to find their website but I believe they do have outlets Stateside.
HTH
Pete
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Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 03:54 PM UTC
The best you're going to do is a generic set of railings/ladders in 1/200 or 1/196 or 1/144. I've built the Nichimo boats and used detail solder for railings around the towers and such. I'll see if I can hunt up a photo....Mike T
blaster76
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Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 08:14 PM UTC
I don't think anyone makes anything that big. There are so few kits larger than 350 scale out there. Check out Trident or Pacific Coast Hobbies.
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