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Hi all, I have done this poll as I am stuck. I want the Bismark to go with my Hood but I really like the Missouri, it has an awesome colour scheme and is the largest scale ship model available.   Cheers Chris File Attachment(s):  3.jpg (426kb) downloaded 16 time(s).On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Bismark for me  Steve
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I prefer the Missouri just to be different from the mass of Bismarck's out there
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Tomick wrote:I prefer the Missouri just to be different from the mass of Bismarck's out there Hi Chris . The same as MR T. for me. Best regards all. Mark
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Missouri for me too. It`s different. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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I agree with the majority Chris - I think the Missouri would be very cool and looking at your HMS Hood build I'm sure you would make an excellent job of it!!  
Kev
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You can always get the Bismarck after the Missouri Chris
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Definitely the Missouri...That is one heck of a ship in my books!!  Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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I would get the bismarck first but would love ro see the big amaerican battle ship build up so pleas get that one xxx “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Has to be the missouri for me too Chris, beautiful looking ship....
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Got to be the Mighty Mo Chris... I saw this in a local model shop for £47 and was very tempted but if I bring another box home then i'll be sleeping in the garden   Spence
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Sorry guys but changed it.... I ordered Trumpeter 1:200 USS Iowa the sister ship to Missouri, it was £50 cheaper for what is basically the same kit. Regards Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Hello Chris,
Fifty quid is quite a saving for what as you say is basically the same kit, so I can understand why you went for the USS Iowa!!
A bit of a shame though as it would have been good to have a model of the USS Missouri, which I'm sure was the ship that the Japanese signed the official surrender documents to end the Pacific War and indeed WWII? Maybe that's why the USS Missouri is more expensive as it would be more popular?
Looking forward to your build diary Chris. I'm not really a ship builder of any kind though I am seriously tempted to have a go at the DeAg Akagi if I can at some point as I just love the Pacific War and an aircraft carrier has a certain amount of appeal for me with all the planes on deck.
Kev
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An equally nice choice Chris and a mouth watering one at that!!...I for one certainly look forward to seeing your build diary mate... Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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Cheers guys, Kev I think Iowa was on offer though, the Iowa was the only ship of its class to serve the Atlantic during WWII, During World War II, she carried President Franklin D. Roosevelt across the Atlantic to Mers El Kébir, Algeria en route to a crucial 1943 meeting in Tehran with Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Britain and Josef Stalin, leader of the Soviet Union. She has a bathtub—an amenity installed for Roosevelt, along with an elevator to shuttle him between decks. It also seems the Iowa lasted longest in service than Missouri. Will probably do Missouri again in 1:350 Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Hi Chris, lwoa would also be a great build to follow. I'm sure you'll have many followers in whatever you decide to build. Looking forward to seeing it all get underway... Good luck with it.... Regards Alan
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Hi Chris, Nice choice and definitely something different. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Cheers guys, had a nice present when got home from work. On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Damn, that's a big box. I really want to tackle a 1/200 scale myself, I have my sights set on a Bismarck in the future but its all down to getting the space, I am hoping that I will be able to move from my modeling room from the garage into the spare room soon *fingers crossed*
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