phasephantomphixer Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Bit of a cost on purchase of these and after looking around this internet thing, still found no definite answer. Besides the number, what makes these kits different? They are from the same mold as far as the big parts? I originally wanted the Mo, but am told seller only has Iowa now. Don't mind doing a WWII build but anything I should know before I drop serious $$? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Try over on this site, you might get a quicker answer. Doesn't seem to be many of us on ARC that build ships :)/> http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/index.php?sid=3577ddc8cebe5e3d6b1b4e4aabe8919c Edited October 21, 2015 by Brett M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Also, keep in mind that the ships had different detail as commissioned and then varied widely over time---from each other and a ship's previous configurations. Note especially the bridge and the Mo's forward gun tub, which was later removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phasephantomphixer Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Try over on this site, you might get a quicker answer. Doesn't seem to be many of us on ARC that build ships :)/>/>/> http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/index.php?sid=3577ddc8cebe5e3d6b1b4e4aabe8919c Thanks, I had read that one before but it doesn't directly say both kits are the same. Read that the Iowa didn't match drawings, but Mo did? That confused me as I may have misunderstood the statement because if the kits are the same as far as major parts (Hull, deck, etc.) then both would measure the same. And for me to ask this at those ship sites, would have to register, etc. and I don't care to go through all that just for a question. Was hoping to find it here... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phasephantomphixer Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Also, keep in mind that the ships had different detail as commissioned and then varied widely over time---from each other and a ship's previous configurations. Note especially the bridge and the Mo's forward gun tub, which was later removed. Yes, true but like to know as a buyer what differences from each kit as is "in the box" as WWII builds since I might have to go ahead and get the Iowa. Just like to know if it is considered a lesser kit than the Mo. in any way. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Thanks, I had read that one before but it doesn't directly say both kits are the same. Read that the Iowa didn't match drawings, but Mo did? That confused me as I may have misunderstood the statement because if the kits are the same as far as major parts (Hull, deck, etc.) then both would measure the same. And for me to ask this at those ship sites, would have to register, etc. and I don't care to go through all that just for a question. Was hoping to find it here... Sorry man. Wish I could help.....next time, if you want a comparison between the 1/350 WW2 Missouri and modern New Jersey from Tamiya, I can help :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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