Just posted, news of a future release from Dragon Models in 1/700th Scale - the U.S.S. Lexington (CV - 16). This new kit has some very interesting features and is definitely one to attract modellers from other spheres of interest... The full story can be seen.
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Dragon's New 1/700th Scale Lexington....jimbrae

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Posted: Monday, August 15, 2005 - 12:00 AM UTC
Halfyank

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Posted: Monday, August 15, 2005 - 02:24 AM UTC
Interesting. A transparent flight deck to show the interior details? That sounds like a first to me. Responding to your "digs" against 1/350, at least us old farts who can barely see can see the pieces for it. :-)
jimbrae

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Posted: Monday, August 15, 2005 - 03:48 AM UTC
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A transparent flight deck to show the interior details? That sounds like a first to me
This now seems to be standard on all their carrier kits. The aircraft are all transapent as well - makes not painting cockpits a dawdle :-)
I was just bemoaning the lack of space I have, personally, i'd be happier building 1/350th as well...Jim
Posted: Monday, August 15, 2005 - 10:24 PM UTC
The USS Essex CV-9 already has the double deck feature (transparent and regular). The detail is great and the planes are gems 
This (CV-9) will be my entry for flattops
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This (CV-9) will be my entry for flattops
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Grumpyoldman

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Posted: Monday, August 15, 2005 - 10:29 PM UTC
Since it's one of my old ships..... I just may have to pick one up.
OF COURSE I KNOW .... I'm too blind to see 1/700 scale.
OF COURSE I KNOW .... I'm too blind to see 1/700 scale.
Posted: Monday, August 15, 2005 - 10:42 PM UTC
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Since it's one of my old ships..... I just may have to pick one up.
OF COURSE I KNOW .... I'm too blind to see 1/700 scale.
Dave!!!
The parts are not much smaller than the details your are scratchbuilding and adding to your sherman
Go for it

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Grumpyoldman

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Posted: Monday, August 15, 2005 - 11:05 PM UTC
LOL, but I would want to scratchbuild the engineering spaces....... and of course the brig..... :-) :-)
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