USS Texas BB-35 Battleship

This model is definitely not for the impatient or beginner modeler. I would however recommend it to anyone with experience. The details,especially with the PE parts are superb. The hull is a two piece hull which needs putty and sanding to make a seamless hull. The parts on the sprue are held by thick plastic and requires much touch up after separating from sprue. This is my first real go at PE parts and they were nothing but tedious. Pictures to follow upon completion. Also can not wait for Tamiya to make this kit.

This kit is no joke. It’s not very big, but every square millimeter is bristling with armament making some steps a grind. In the end, you’ll have built yourself an awesome piece of American history, representing a time when men where men and diplomacy was negotiated at the end of a barrel. My only gripe with this kit is that the hull seam lines are a little thick, I ended up sanding mine down.

This model is a true test of your modeling skills and abilities. I consider myself some where between a moderate to skilled builder. Between my age (73) and my shacking, building this model was, at times, very challenging. A lot of first for me in building this model. This model is truly not for the beginner. But if you are up to it, take your time and be patient. If you do these two things you will be rewarded by having a outstanding display of the USS Texas.