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Squadron/Signal productions from the USA bring us a national treasure of America the Protected Cruiser USS Olympia in 1/232 Scale from Encore in two new editions. The oldest surviving steel warship still afloat that saw action during the Spanish-American War in 1898 has been given the Encore treatment with some great detail - click on to find out more on this kit..jpg)
Launched in San Francisco in 1892, the Olympia is the oldest surviving steel warship still afloat. It famously served as Commodore George Dewey’s flagship at the Battle of Manila Bay and is preserved until this day. This amazing vessel's history is the inspiration for the kit's making. Let's look at the Encore Kit's details...
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EC80001 Protected Cruiser USS Olympia 1/232 Scale $59.99
United States Navy protected cruiser and Commodore Dewey's flagship at the pivotal battle of Manila Bay in her 1898 fit. Kit features 2-piece full hull, deck with fine raised plank texture, highly detailed superstructure, ship's boats, comprehensive deck fittings, display stand, printed paper flag sheet, resin parts (screws and stern torpedo tube cap), anchor chain plus extensive photo-etch enhancements (including railings for all deck levels, pilot house, bilge keels, bow and stern crests, vertical ladders, inclined ladders, funnel trim, cable reels, skylight frames, superstructure doors, forward command platform and much more!) Plastic is from the classic Revell mold; completed kit is approximately 17.8" long.
United States Navy protected cruiser and Commodore Dewey's flagship at the pivotal battle of Manila Bay in her 1898 fit. Kit features 2-piece full hull, deck with fine raised plank texture, highly detailed superstructure, ship's boats, comprehensive deck fittings, display stand, printed paper flag sheet, resin parts (screws and stern torpedo tube cap), anchor chain plus extensive photo-etch enhancements (including railings for all deck levels, pilot house, bilge keels, bow and stern crests, vertical ladders, inclined ladders, funnel trim, cable reels, skylight frames, superstructure doors, forward command platform and much more!) Plastic is from the classic Revell mold; completed kit is approximately 17.8" long.
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EC85001 Protected Cruiser USS Olympia ‘Premium Edition’ 1/232 Scale $99.99
United States Navy protected cruiser and Commodore Dewey's flagship at the pivotal battle of Manila Bay in her 1898 fit. Kit features 2-piece full hull, deck with fine raised plank texture, highly detailed superstructure, ship's boats, comprehensive deck fittings, display stand, printed paper flag sheet, resin parts (screws and stern torpedo tube cap), anchor chain plus extensive photo-etch enhancements (including railings for all deck levels, pilot house, bilge keels, bow and stern crests, vertical ladders, inclined ladders, funnel trim, cable reels, skylight frames, superstructure doors, forward command platform and much more!) Also includes premium upgrades - laser cut self-adhesive wood deck veneers, turned metal gun barrels (for 8", 5" and 6-pounder weapons) plus wood display base with nameplate and brass pedestals. Plastic is from the classic Revell mold; completed kit is approximately 17.8" long.
United States Navy protected cruiser and Commodore Dewey's flagship at the pivotal battle of Manila Bay in her 1898 fit. Kit features 2-piece full hull, deck with fine raised plank texture, highly detailed superstructure, ship's boats, comprehensive deck fittings, display stand, printed paper flag sheet, resin parts (screws and stern torpedo tube cap), anchor chain plus extensive photo-etch enhancements (including railings for all deck levels, pilot house, bilge keels, bow and stern crests, vertical ladders, inclined ladders, funnel trim, cable reels, skylight frames, superstructure doors, forward command platform and much more!) Also includes premium upgrades - laser cut self-adhesive wood deck veneers, turned metal gun barrels (for 8", 5" and 6-pounder weapons) plus wood display base with nameplate and brass pedestals. Plastic is from the classic Revell mold; completed kit is approximately 17.8" long.
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*Pictures illustrates prototype ‘Premium Edition’ model. Wood deck veneers and metal gun barrels are NOT included in the standard edition kit!*
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Thanks to squadron for the info - this kit is available on their site now
