USS Montana fiberglass hull, sub-deck/deck kit, and turrets from Strikemodels

Thank you Nick . I really really like the look of this ship . I still have so much detail to add .

 

She turns very well at the low speeds .I was very surprised how much control on steering and how tight and responsive to little rudder throw the ship turns .

 

Superb model Curt!

 

Thanks Bob ! Too bad you could not see it in person. Paul Mckinnon did when he was here several weeks ago. It truly is a nice subject model to build. Handles great on the water also.

 

They really do handle outstanding. I wish now I hadnt sold mine.

 

Ive been looking at that however I may go Tirpitz or H39. I do need a brand new boat though.

 

Great looking build!!!! Nice job on the finished pictures as well.

 

Montana and Yamato .

 

Montana update. Yes there is an update as this model is still a WIP . I have a digital sound system being made for the ship to have these sounds . 16 inch gun fire, Secondary 5 inch firing, AA 40MM Quad Bofors firing . Collision Alarm, Bosun Pipe, Battle Stations, Funnel Horn, Fog horn . The last thing to do for this model is to complete the railings which I need to make a very strong set of rails to keep from being crushed and or ripped away from handling. I still have a dozen officers to paint and put aboard. I just replaced the Anchors as the preceeding pair were damaged trying to maneuver the model through the house and into a room for winter storage. The Smoker was tested last week and it still works like a charm. I need to do repair a battery connector wire but I did fire up the engines and ran it through all of the variable speeds. Looking forward to getting the model back on the water soon.

 

Wow. Those pictures make it look like a museum ship.
Sammy