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Brand: Balboa Scale Models A. Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan. Theme: Military / Naval. A highly detailed mid-century kit produced in Japan and distributed through Balboa Models in San Diego, known for quality brass naval models. Bagged small parts and fittings. Original box and packaging. Contents are untested and not inventoried for completeness. Some oxidation/patina to brass from age. Box shows wear from storage. Perfect for collectors of vintage model kits, naval history, or brass models, or for an experienced builder looking for a classic project.

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1/350 Iron Shipwrights 4140 U. Iowa BB-4 1898 Resin & Brass Model Kit. Overall, the kit is in good condition. All pieces should be in the kit, but the storage bag ripped open thus the reason for the other storage bag. The 1/350 Iron Shipwrights 4140 U. Iowa BB-4 1898 resin and brass model kit is a highly detailed and authentic representation of the historic battleship. This unassembled kit is perfect for both boys and girls aged 15 and up, offering a challenging and rewarding building experience. With its scale of 1:350, the kit captures the intricate details of the U. Built in the United States by the renowned brand Ironshipwrights, this kit is sure to provide hours of enjoyment and satisfaction.

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Perfect handmade brass RC upgrade kit for RC conversion the Trumpeter 1/200 RMS TITANIC, No. This kit includes sets of Triple/ Quadra blades propellers, which are extremely suitable for static or RC refitting models. All brass propellers are handmade with painstaking effort to achieve realistic effect. For RC conversion purpose, we design this set of brass upgrade kit. Kit includes powerful 380 motors X3 and corresponding shafts and bearing etc. All propellers have been tapped and able to fasten with machine screws, which could tolerate high-speed running. A much more painstaking approach is applied on welding the blades. The brass boss is pre-carved with curved slot, which ensure the blades welding with boss solidly. 3 to 3 mm flexible shaft couplings could effectively transmit the torque from 380 motors and tightly fasten even in high-speed. Brass shaft sleeve with stuffing box available for lubricate injection. Which also waterproof the propulsion shafting. Innovating embed the ball bearing at the internal end of the sleeve achieves excellent lubricated effect. The ultra-sophisticated brass rudder is handmade and welding from pieces. Just exactly the same structure as the model kit. The pintles are perfect in assembly and steering. For buyers who choose whole set RC kits, I would consider you already have fruitful experience and abundant tools. You are highly recommended to equip with 2, 3 mm long drill, epoxy glue and putty etc. Last but not least, the upgrade kits are handmade and durable. But please treat with them carefully, any reckless installation may result irreversible damage. Type 380 Motor X3. Flexible Shaft Couplings X3. Brass Stern Tube (Bearing Embedded) X3. Brass Triple Blades Propeller X2. Brass Quadra Blades Propeller X1. Brass Motor Mount X3. 3mm Stainless Steel Shaft X3. Buckle of Servo X1. Aluminum Heat Sink X3. Hollow Head Setscrews (Adequate). I imagine a slow cruiser would be ideal. A: High speed that’s precisely could be understood as overengineering. You know customers could have all kinds of purposes. When we apply a low power motor like the 370, some customers complain about low speed. Then we would rather provide high speed 390 motors. Literally, it could fulfill all ranges of demand. The name Titanic derives from the Titans of Greek mythology. Built in Belfast, Ireland, in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (as it was then known), the RMS Titanic was the second of the three Olympic-class ocean liners-the first was the RMS Olympic and the third was the HMHS Britannic. Britannic was originally to be called Gigantic and was to be over 1,000 feet (300 m) long. Titanic was 882 feet 9 inches (269.06 m) long with a maximum breadth of 92 feet 6 inches (28.19 m). Her total height, measured from the base of the keel to the top of the bridge, was 104 feet (32 m). She measured 46,328 gross register tons and with a draught of 34 feet 7 inches (10.54 m), she displaced 52,310 tons. RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner operated by the White Star Line that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in the early morning hours of 15 April 1912, after striking an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died, making the sinking one of modern history’s deadliest peacetime commercial marine disasters. She was built by the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast. Thomas Andrews, chief naval architect of the shipyard at the time, died in the disaster. EPacket via China Post: about 11-65 days to most counties. Our average records are 7 to 21 days to North America. Parts of west coastal cities in America have the best record for just 7 to 15 days. EMS via China Post: Similar to the ePacket above. EExpress via Hong Kong Post: about 15-50 days (individual countries or even longer). These three above are national carriers in our region. DHL : about 3-7 days (individual countries or even longer). TNT : about 7-20 days (individual countries or even longer). Unsupported item: mostly like oversize or the item being an unreasonable return by SpeedPAK before loading on cargo flight.

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Save a Life – Adopt a Pet Today. One piece full hull kit w/complete photoetch. Re-release in 1/350 scale. VERY Advanced skills required. Will require skills with Superglue, Soldering Gun, sanding, painting, PE brass & probably some putty work. Made in the USA. This is a poured resin hull in 1 piece, solid resin. Thereby the bottom or keel may be a bit rough and may require some extra attention and work. It’s not a defect, it’s how the kit is and the only way to guarantee a clean appearance and fit for the upper half of the kit. Because these kits are handmade, they may require the molds to be recast at times. Finished Kit by Steve Backer.

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Save a Life – Adopt a Pet Today. Modern Canadian City Class FFG. One-piece full hull kit with Resin Parts. Resin & Brass & Photo Etched Parts. Never before available in 1/350 scale. Will require skills with Superglue, Soldering Gun, sanding, painting, PE brass & probably some putty work. Made in the USA. This is a poured resin hull in 1 piece, solid resin. Thereby the bottom or keel may be a bit rough and may require some extra attention and work. It’s not a defect, it’s how the kit is and the only way to guarantee a clean appearance and fit for the upper half of the kit. Like many model kits, some additional research may be required. Turn around time is about 4-5 days for most orders. Because these kits are handmade, they may require the molds to be recast at times. We are not Commanders or ISW, but a small hobby shop in Upper Michigan.

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Perfect handmade brass RC upgrade kit for. Snowman Model 1/350 DDG-1000 ZUMWALT CLASS DESTROYER No. The kit includes a set of five blades propellers, which are extremely suitable for static or RC refitting models. All brass propellers are handmade with painstaking effort to achieve realistic effect. For RC conversion purpose, we design this set of brass upgrade kit. Kit includes powerful 180 motors X2 and corresponding shafts and bearing etc. RC fans whom have strong conversion skills and experience could make the original kit as a RC destroyer. 2 to 2 mm brass axis connector with screws could effectively transmit the torque from 180 motors and tightly fasten even in high-speed. Copper shaft sleeve with oiling tube to lubricate and waterproof the propulsion axis. Innovating setting the ball bearing on the end of the sleeve with excellent lubricated effect. Copper A-bracket produced by manual welding, which contains all the details from the real. With scrolling flange, copper rudder not only steering flexible but waterproof as well. All propeller has been manufactured with machine screws, which could tolerate high-speed running. For buyers who choose whole set RC kits, I would consider you already have fruitful experience and abundant tools. You are highly recommended to equip with 2, 3 mm long drill, epoxy glue and putty etc. All Packing Kits are listed in the pictures. Last but not least, the upgrade kits are handmade and durable. But please treat with them carefully, any reckless installation may result irreversible damage. Type 180 Motor X2. Brass Stern Tube (Bearing Embedded) X2. Brass Motor Mount X2. 2mm Stainless Steel Shaft X2. Buckle of Servo X4. Hollow Head Setscrews(Adequate).

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Save a Life – Adopt a Pet TODAY! Sumner class Destroyer – Post-war upgrade 1950’s. Complete kit with resin, photo-etch Parts, and painting guide. Approximately 12.9 long. KIT BY TOM BRENNISON. Never before available in scale. Will require skills with Superglue, Soldering Gun, sanding, painting, PE brass & probably some putty work. Made in the USA. This is a poured resin hull in 1 piece, solid resin. Thereby the bottom or keel may be a bit rough and may require some extra attention and work. It’s not a defect, it’s how the kit is and the only way to guarantee a clean appearance and fit for the upper half of the kit. Because these kits are handmade, they may require the molds to be recast at times.

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It is an unassembled kit of the USS Maryland from 1941, which was present during the Pearl Harbor attack. The set includes everything needed to create a detailed replica of the USS Maryland, with intricate details and historical accuracy.

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Save a Life – Adopt a Pet TODAY! FRAM I Gearing conversion 1968. Complete kit with resin, photo-etch Parts, and painting guide. Approximately 13.4 long. Kit by Brian Ice. Never before available in scale. Will require skills with Superglue, Soldering Gun, sanding, painting, PE brass & probably some putty work. Made in the USA. This is a poured resin hull in 1 piece, solid resin. Thereby the bottom or keel may be a bit rough and may require some extra attention and work. It’s not a defect, it’s how the kit is and the only way to guarantee a clean appearance and fit for the upper half of the kit. Because these kits are handmade, they may require the molds to be recast at times.

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Save a Life – Adopt a Pet TODAY! FRAM II Sumner conversion 1968. Complete kit with resin, photo-etch Parts, and painting guide. Approximately 12.9 long. Kit by Artie Weiner. Never before available in scale. Will require skills with Superglue, Soldering Gun, sanding, painting, PE brass & probably some putty work. Made in the USA. This is a poured resin hull in 1 piece, solid resin. Thereby the bottom or keel may be a bit rough and may require some extra attention and work. It’s not a defect, it’s how the kit is and the only way to guarantee a clean appearance and fit for the upper half of the kit. Because these kits are handmade, they may require the molds to be recast at times.

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