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Monday, July 11, 2016 - 06:01 AM UTC
Battlefleet Models announces a brand new 1/700 scale kit in resin, the USS Sirius AK-15





Sirius AK 15
Model No. - BFM-711
Scale - 1/700

Built in 1918 as SS Saluda (USSB) , the US Navy acquired this new ship 10 December 1921. On 20 December 1922, the ship wascCommissioned, USS Sirius (AK-15). The Sirius would go on to serve in the Pacific theater during World War II. After the war, the ship was decommissioned. 26 April 1946.

Specs:
Length: 401’
Beam: 54’
Draft: 24’ 5”
Armament:
two single 5”/38
four single 3”/50
eight 20mm AA gun


MSRP $70.00

Available July 29, 2016



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Comments

ChrisB
Hi Harry Been waiting for this kit! When will you have it on your site so I can order one?
JUL 11, 2016 - 07:12 AM
TRM5150
I would have to assume this one will be up on the website soon if not around the 29th of this month as the kit is slated for release then.
JUL 11, 2016 - 03:43 PM
Harry_at_BFM
Hi Chris, I am finishing up on my favorite part, doing the instructions. LOL Then, I will put it up on the site.
JUL 11, 2016 - 05:24 PM
Harry_at_BFM
I have had several questions as too this kits parts. The hull is my standard Hog Islander. Everything else from the hull up is all new. Still working on the instructions, should be ready by August 1.
JUL 26, 2016 - 07:57 PM
TRM5150
Thanks Harry! Best of luck to you on the kit release!
JUL 27, 2016 - 03:50 AM
Harry_at_BFM
Thanks Todd. I have not released a new ship kit in about three years. I am very happy with the orders so far.
JUL 27, 2016 - 05:32 AM
Harry_at_BFM
Update on the AK 15: I made a mistake on the navigation bridge. Steel deck not wood. Instead of a quick fix, I am making a new part. The kit will be ready to start shipping by Wednesday.
AUG 04, 2016 - 07:12 PM
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