by Timothy Dike
| THE SET | |||||||||
| If your frustrated trying to paint a plastic
deck on your Revell 1/350 SMS Emden then you need to know of an important
alternative. Vector Cut makes a really nice laser cut and etched basswood
replacement deck for your kit. The set is made from 1 mm basswood
for the main deck and .4 mm maple veneer for the platforms. Both are familiar
modeling material for scratchbuilders and sailing ship modelers.
This desk is not simply a replacement with accurate scale planking. It also includes coal shuttles not shown on the Revell kit. There are also accurately shaped gun platforms and grating to add to your ship. This set is designed to be used in conjunction with etched brass parts such as the Gold Medal Models etched brass SMS Emden/Dresden set. An etched ships crest if included for your display base. This is a fantastic looking piece that will really give your ship a touch of class. The set is packed between heavy cardstock and taped to secure it in place. The parts are attached with small tabs to the main sheet. All that is needed to separate them is a sharp hobby knife. |
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| INSTRUCTIONS | |||||||||
| The instructions are a single sheet with notes on how apply the deck and paint the ships crest. I would have liked to see some illustrations of the parts. However most modelers who will use this set, already know what they need to do. There are scale plans for correcting the hammock bins port and starboard included on the sheet that will allow you to further improve your kit. |  |
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| CONCLUSIONS | |||||||||
 This
is set #D350-02 1/350 Real Wood Scale Planked Deck for Revell's Imperial
German Navy Light Cruiser SMS Emden with a list price of $17.00 US. While
this set is not for the beginner, advanced modelers will really appreciate
the real wood decking. Combine this set with a good photo etch set and
you will have a realistic representation of the real thing. After all what
else looks more like real wood, than real wood! Check out this set and
others on Vector
Cut's website. |
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