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Posted by Bill Oreto on September 4, 2024, 18:08:21, in reply to "1/535 Tomahawk ABL models"
Trumpeter makes a 1991 Wisconsin in 1/700 . Ok a lot smaller than 1/535 and not one of their better mold injected kits but the after market 3D printed parts available in the scale can turn a sow’s ear into a silk purse.
EV Model makes ABLs both open and closed and they caught the fine detail railings which run across the top.
Wu La makes excellent Harpoon Launchers and CIWS
Heavy Hobby makes excellent dual 5”38s which are somewhat positional with brass barrels.
Radars and Gun directors are Black Cat and Yao Models
Squadron Hobby may still offer the photo-etch set for the modern NJ which is adaptable.
Not so much dollars on accessories as you may think but it is certainly an easier road than scratch building or looking for files.
Just making a suggestion. I purchased all those goodies for my 1/700 modern NJ. BB.
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I just visited the Wisconsin over the Labor Day weekend and I got the Atlantis model in the gift shop. I want to make the model look like a modernized Iowa (either Wisconsin or New Jersey ). While I think I could take care of the rest, my main problem would be the ABL's. Does anyone make them in the 1/535 scale (Model Monkey says he is completely booked on new projects to 2026)? Conversely, does anyone know where could I find the STL files to have the 3D printed?
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