Chris' Collection (1 Viewer)

[Terp152]

Thought I would post some pics of my growing naval model collection, mostly by SD Model Makers and aircraft from JJD, KC and TGM. Chris

The USS Gambier Bay, escort carrier sunk by IJN gun fire, only USN carrier to be sunk in this manner during WWII. She is 1:/350 scale.

 

[Terp152]

The Akagi, Kidō Butai flagship sunk at Midway. In 1:350 scale. Chris

 

[Terp152]

The USS Panay a river gunboat sunk by Jap(anese) air forces while on Yantze River patrol in China December 1937. In 1:150 scale. Here's a link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Panay_(PR-5)

 

[ucla1967]

Very nice Chris!

 

[Beaufighter]

The Akagi, Kidō Butai flagship sunk at Midway. In 1:350 scale. Chris
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That is just simply beautiful!
Enjoy,
Marc

 

[Louis Badolato]

How long is that magnificent model of the Akagi? It looks huge!!{sm4}

 

[lancer]

Beautiful collection, Chris. The USS Panay is a really neat choice and the Akagi is gorgeous. -- Al

 

[Terp152]

How long is that magnificent model of the Akagi? It looks huge!!{sm4}

Louis, she's approx 30". THe detail is amazing and the pics really don't due justice. It took 9 months to receive from order to finish. The Gambier Bay was completely destroyed in shipment and SD sent a replacement in 30 days. I was heart broken when the original arrived, but all turned out well. Chris

 

[Terp152]

Very nice Chris!

Thanks MIke.

 

[Terp152]

That is just simply beautiful!
Enjoy,
Marc

Thanks Marc, I don't know if Akagi or Panay is my favorite. Have an APD and cruiser on order but won't arrive for some months> Chris

 

[Terp152]

Beautiful collection, Chris. The USS Panay is a really neat choice and the Akagi is gorgeous. -- Al

Al, I had a feeling you would like the Panay. :smile2: Sand Pebbles anyone? Chris

 

[ivanmoe]

Awesome models, Chris.

The Akagi model strikes me as particularly nice.

Does the manufacturer offer them in different levels of detail?

-Moe

 

[Terp152]

Awesome models, Chris.

The Akagi model strikes me as particularly nice.

Does the manufacturer offer them in different levels of detail?

-Moe

Thanks Moe. Only different sizes as far as I know. They advertise as museum quality models. A link: https://sdmodelmakers.com/category/naval-warship-models/aircraft-carrier-models
Chris

 

[Larry Allen]

Evening Chris ...

I just got back (recovering) from the Chicago T.S. Show and saw this thread (and your message). If you see any photos I am the good looking and smart one in George's room and booth ... {sm4}

WOW ... WOW ... WOW ...{sm3} Simply magnificent, gorgeous, superb, totally AWESOME and more praises that I can't think of at this moment.
What a wonderful collection.

I have about 10 model ships myself, but none (yet) from SD. Some I built myself, others I got from custom made artisans in Boston and Mystic Conn.
I can post them here or in a separate thread (as not to steal your thread).

The Akagi is (obviously) my favorite but the Gambier Bay is a very, very close second.

Color me jealous of your great treasures !!

--- LaRRy

 

[Terp152]

Evening Chris ...

I just got back (recovering) from the Chicago T.S. Show and saw this thread (and your message). If you see any photos I am the good looking and smart one in George's room and booth ... {sm4}

WOW ... WOW ... WOW ...{sm3} Simply magnificent, gorgeous, superb, totally AWESOME and more praises that I can't think of at this moment.
What a wonderful collection.

I have about 10 model ships myself, but none (yet) from SD. Some I built myself, others I got from custom made artisans in Boston and Mystic Conn.
I can post them here or in a separate thread (as not to steal your thread).

The Akagi is (obviously) my favorite but the Gambier Bay is a very, very close second.

Color me jealous of your great treasures !!

--- LaRRy

Hi Larry, looking fwd to seeing your model ships, something from Mystic Seaport? Sounds very intriguing. Feel free to post here.

Many thanks for the comments and hope you had a great time at the show. Chris

 

[Terp152]

TGM Waco glider.

 

[Terp152]

Added the TGM Gloster Gladiator with Makta defender Faith tail number. Chris

 

[Terp152]

Also added the latest JJD Spitfire. Chris

 

[jazzeum]

Looks like you’ve got the Warbird bug Chris ^&cool

 

[lancer]

Beautiful models, Chris. You can't go wrong with bi-planes and Spitfires. -- Al