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West Virginia, United States
Joined: June 17, 2004
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Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006 - 10:04 PM UTC
Yep, the Trumpeter 1/350 HOOD is in hand, priced at 59.57 Pounds (that's 69.99 for UK/EU customers), plus shipping. We've got 60 or so backorders, so we're gonna be a tad busy over the next few days....
If you haven't already ordered, now's the time!
Gunny
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Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: July 13, 2004
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Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006 - 10:45 PM UTC
Ahhh, at long last!
Looking forward to this one, John!
Thanks for the update!
~Gunny
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Wien, Austria
Joined: June 01, 2005
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Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006 - 11:36 PM UTC
Right then -time to log out and check the bank balance!
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Texas, United States
Joined: September 15, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 01:39 AM UTC
I hope everyone has been saving up their pennies and nikels for this one. Stat haunting ebay for a discount version
Halfyank
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Colorado, United States
Joined: February 01, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 06:54 AM UTC
ARGGGH!!! You don't know how this pains me. Here is my "holy grail" and I can't get it for a while. I hope you all enjoy her, and post plenty of pictures when you get her, so I can live vicariously through you all. If anybody happens to be in a LHS in Colorado Springs and notice the drool stains on their copy of the kit you'll know I've seen it on their shelf.

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Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: February 28, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 03:19 PM UTC
I have to wait a while - but it's on my wish list
Thanks for teasing the crew John :-)

Skipper
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Joined: March 04, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 12:10 PM UTC
Nice!
And when can we expect Trupmeter Fletcher class destroyer 1/350?
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West Virginia, United States
Joined: June 17, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 09:18 PM UTC
The Trumpeter 1/350 USS The Sullivans (Fletcher class) arrived with the Hood kits. I've shipped our first batch of The Sullivans out today.
modelguy2
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Ohio, United States
Joined: March 09, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 09:35 PM UTC
Unless you're going to buy it and build it as soon as you get it I'd recommend patience. What were the Essex's when they came out? $110? I waited 6 months and got one for $60. Of course the PE sets set me back another $100 or so.... Even then it was a few months before I got around to building it



So if you know it's just gonna sit on your shelf for a spell get some self control! Let some others build it and get some idea of the pro's/con's-what need to be re-worked and let the aftermarket ball get rolling
Whittle down that stash in the meantime
Clanky44
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Ontario, Canada
Joined: September 15, 2005
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Posted: Monday, May 08, 2006 - 11:34 PM UTC
Hello folks,

Just came back from my LHS, and I have to confess that the Trumpeter Hood ranks up there as one of the finest ship model ever. Trumpeter has outdone itself! It is breathtaking, the separate set of brass barrels and props is a nice touch, as not all of us will see the need for them. I was pondering whether or not the Hood would be a purchase, now it's just a matter of when!

Frank
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