Two I'd like to see (and willing to put money toward) is a 1929 KAGA 3 Decker (or 3D;-) and a 1944 RYUHO (ex TAIGEI). TAIGEI wasn't made either. I think all are not available in metal, though some have been 3D printed (apparently not too well) . There was a Trident AKAGI 3 Decker (which wasn't the greatest in itself, but at least is metal).
The WICKES/CLEMSON as a DML in 1922 is another missing model (HDS made one).
Other post WW1 ""4 Pipers" are CALDWELL (different hull) STOCTON (3 funnel CALDWELL with twin 4" forward - 5 gun), HOVEY (twin 4" -8 gun total)
Some more WICKES variations:
MOOSEHEAD: a rebuilt WICKES from TURNER; which had been converted into a water barge. She was taken over by the San Diego Training station, and rebuilt and used for testing/ training bed for new electronics and developing the CIC. Over 4,000 sailors served about her (at different times)
USAT TEAPA: McCarthur’s Navy. Ex PUTNAM converted to Banana Boats with mercantile superstructure on deck, 4 made, 3 taken over by Army to run supplies to the Philippines. Too late, 2 went to Australia and eventually lost, TEAPA was to serve in Aleutian’s but a fire ended up in West Coast service. Last WIckes class ship in service till 1955 or so(as a mercantile).
Proposed Monitor: STOCKTON (HMS LUDLOW) was proposed to be converted into a monitor with 2-6” guns by Brits for D-Day Normandy but LCGs proved more efficient. STOCKTON was a 3 screw variant, 30 knot-er, with transom stern, shallow draft and 3 funnel ( middle one trunked into two boilers and thicker.) STOCKTON herself may be the last visit able WICKES, wrecked off Scotland and is a popular dive wreck.
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Most of these have been special requests by individuals or groups of collectors willing to fund the initial development costs that average around $400 to $500 per model. In return, each contributor receives an unfinished 3D print of the model, which the contributor may finish and paint as he chooses. Finishing usually requires cutting the model and its components from their sprue matrix, cleaning and light sanding, some minor assembly, priming and painting. The cost to the contributor varies according to the number of contributors interested in acquiring a particular model. If 5 contributors commit to funding a model that requires $400 in initial production costs, the cost to each contributor is $80 for their final print. 10 contributors would pay $40 each, and so on. Once the model is produced, it would be available to all for sale on Tyler's website at a set price.
The purpose of this survey is to determine what specific models our community would like to see produced.
Feel free to reply to this post with a list of any particular ship (noting type, nationality and date) you would like to see produced. Preferably, these will be of ships not already done by anyone else, but even ships already produced by others will be considered if there is enough demand. If someone else has listed any of your favorite ships, list them again, as it will help gauge the level of interest. Suggestions for ship components and parts (guns, boats, cranes, etc) for customizing and model conversions are also welcome.
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