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Discussion in 'General' started by mighty_yamoto, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. mighty_yamoto

    mighty_yamoto New Member

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    ello people....does anyone know if you can get a bismark hull and plans for under $150
    If anyone knows can you let me know.
    Thanks
     
  2. Kotori87

    Kotori87 Well-Known Member

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    Have you checked Strike Models?

    www.strikemodels.com
     
  3. mighty_yamoto

    mighty_yamoto New Member

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    oh thanks i never knew about that site
    and it was almost $200 just for the hull
     
  4. Kotori87

    Kotori87 Well-Known Member

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    It's possible there's another fiberglass hull maker who charges less, or possibly someone selling a used hull, but it's not likely. At this point, you can either buy what's there, or purchase plans and make a wooden hull. Don't be scared by wooden hulls, they're not as hard as some people think. On the other hand, they're not as easy as other people make them look...
     
  5. JustinScott

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    Hull only; $190 @ battlersconnection
     
  6. mighty_yamoto

    mighty_yamoto New Member

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    yea thanks guys while im waiting for more money to come in to get the bismark hull ive started building a USS Novasota fleet oiler
     
  7. eljefe

    eljefe Active Member

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    Bismarck hulls:

    Strike Models .............$188
    Battlers Connection .....$190
    Dreadnought Hulls .......$200 Australian, ~$165 US
    Ralph Coles ...............$140 Canadian, ~$130 US
     
  8. eljefe

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    Oh, and a suggestion for future reference: it's best to choose a more descriptive topic title than "question" so people know what the thread is about.
     
  9. mighty_yamoto

    mighty_yamoto New Member

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    yea sorry wasnt thinking :p
    i think i may get one from ralph coles if he charges $140
     
  10. BoomerBoy17

    BoomerBoy17 Active Member

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    Ralph Coles is known for high quality stuff too, so his would be a good choice.
     
  11. Chris Easterbrook

    Chris Easterbrook Well-Known Member

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    I agree with you there Boomer as I own one of his Tirpitz hulls and it is top notch
     
  12. mighty_yamoto

    mighty_yamoto New Member

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    cool thanks for the advise
     
  13. eljefe

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    Yes, I'm surprised Ralph can keep the prices of his hulls so much lower than the other manufacturers.
     
  14. CURT

    CURT Well-Known Member

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    Ralph has no overhead other than his own. His Tirpitz hull is excellent as I have one also.
     
  15. Bob Pottle

    Bob Pottle Well-Known Member

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    Unlike other hull suppliers Ralph makes the hulls himself instead of contracting someone else to do it. That allows him to charge less.
    Bob