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Posted by Leo Charron on August 8, 2025, 12:01:24, in reply to "Re: 1/700 Arizona reccomendations??"
I also have the Dragon kit (most recent release is best) with many of the same AM parts. I would also suggest Edward PE set as it is the most extensive and good quality. Also a wood deck because the kit has a 2-part after deck which has a very annoying joint running across it. SS Models has a printed Arizona in 1/700, but I've read of some complaints about it. 
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I have one in the stash, the 1/700 Dragon kit (recently reissued) plus Model Monkey forward superstructure and stack (also 3" in gun tubs and 1.1" director supports) and Kraken model fighting tops. The Hobby Boss kit is the same as the Minihobbies version. Previous Message
Hobbyboss has a 1/700 Arizona 1941 era and you have the option of full hull on a base or water line.
Compared to other waterlined kits it doesnt have
the flat hull shaped waterline plate.
Haven't built it,looks nice in the box. Perhaps someone else has built it can provide more on it. Previous Message
I built the old MiniHobbyModels kit a long time ago. It sucked.
Are there any other choices now? Or am I stuck with that kit and more 3d printed parts to fix it's issues.
I've seen a Samek kit, MidshipModels, and the Dragon offering. Any others??
Lower hull doesn't matter, I prefer waterline.
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