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Posted by Jeff on October 5, 2025, 3:26:56, in reply to "Re: SSModel 3D printed kits"
This model is in the Devonport Heritage Centre (which I believe might now be open again).The bulges are very clear.
Regarding the model itself, there is specualtion on one of the cards attached, that this model could have been referenced as part of its conversion to a carrier. Apparently there are marks on it that suggest it was used for this purpose.
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I too have a number of Gaga and SSModel kits and agree with your view on the excellent hull fitting of the Gaga kits. One thing to note on the SSModel HMS Glorious (1918) kit - it has torpedo bulges, which were not present in her battlecruiser configuration. Previous Message
I have many of the Chinese 3D printed ships, both ssmodel (gray resin) and Gaga Model (pinkish-orange resin). I much prefer Gaga because the hull halves fit so well together that you can barely see the seam, even without putty. The earlier ssmodel kits are a different story. They had blocks of resin (casting blocks) at the end of the hulls that would have to be removed but then you have to sand the ends flat to minimize the gaps to fill with putty. However, I could not resist one of their latest releases, the 1918 HMS Glorious. It has a much improved ends of the hull halves. The thick casting blocks are gone and replaced by casting sprues, which are far easier to cut and sand. I just don't know which to build first, the Gaga Model 1915 HMS Barham, HMS Iron Duke or ssmodel HMS Glorious, however, the Glorious has three hull parts instead of two with the other the kits. Other ssmodel kits have three, four or six hull pieces that sure to be a pain to sand and smooth.
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