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SOME NOTES ON HOW TO CHOOSE A WARSHIP
MODEL
When you are comparing
model warships from different sources, do not assume
that a model that appears good in some overall
photos is actually good in details. Details
considered good must be correct (research) and sharp
(craftsmanship.) The only way to see those
characteristics is to look at large photos that zoom
in small quarters of the ship.
An authentic model
starts with the hull and the parts under the waterline. The hull is the
single part of a ship that is most prone to errors because
it is under the water and out of sight. Research on hulls requires
special skills and patience -- attributes that mediocre builders
lack.
That's why there are numerous models out there
containing erroneous propellers, wrong bow, ect. For
an example, you can Google
USS Gerald Ford to see hull errors and
no details on the underside and the stern.
The
USS Gerald Ford model talks volume about the
professional level of an establishment. F-35
aircraft is an integral part of the modern carrier
group yet some models out there do not have them.
For very modern warship
models
that requires exceptional skills, search
for "Zumwalt
model" and you will see many technicalities that are
completely out of reach
for other builders.
On the other side of
the spectrum is 'ancient' warships. If you are
commissioning a model of a really old ship, be extra
careful, as information is hard to get. A good example
is a pre-dreadnought warship that you can Google the
phrase "HMS Indefatigable battlecruiser
model" to experience a vast difference between
production houses.
Colors are important.
Each navy has different gray shade. The Yamato
battleship, for example, had much darker gray. You
can Google search "Yamato battleship model"
to see models with wrong colors. Also note the boring pale
yellow deck.
Building a top-notch
model ship is considered art work and we do not take
it lightly. We always contemplate on how to go
beyond and give more. If you are curious about
that, have a look at this model
LST landing ship and Google "USS Fresno
model" and you will see
how we went beyond duties: ramp that could be towed or deployed
and tanks climbing out from underdeck. All that
without the request of the buyer. It's the drive that makes
our model ships spectacular.
We hope that the information above is
helpful enough for you. If
you have questions or need assistance, please do not
hesitate to let us know.
"Good morning, My name
is Hxxxx Sxxxx and am currently coordinating a
project between NAVCENT [U.S.
Naval Forces Central Command]
and CENTCOM [United
States Central Command].
We just have a quick question about your product
listing for the USS Arleigh Burke. Do you have
versions of these photos that are not watermarked
that we could use in a public affairs article or
announcement? Pictures of the actual ship do not
work for what we have in mind and
the model on your site is a
very high fidelity reproduction. Any help
would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance
for your time. V/r, Hxxxx Sxxxx, Effects
Coordinator. CENTCOM CCJ39"
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