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herrmill · Jul 08, 2010, 02:26 AM

Well folks, looks like Trumpy's 1/200 Arizona isn't just a rumor after all.

http://www.trumpeter-china.com/war51...ge.asp?id=892#

With 1,048 pieces on 34 sprue plus photo etch, brass barrels, chain, shafts & props it should offer more detail than anything Lindberg could every hope to release & still make a nice size for RC conversion.

Here's the original thread in case you guys forgot when we started talking about this kit.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=737597

Predreadnut · Jul 08, 2010, 03:41 AM

Im going to restate what I did on the original thread, what do you think it will retail for?

herrmill · Jul 08, 2010, 03:47 AM

No idea... I'd say start saving your pennies.

Shaun Hendricks · Jul 08, 2010, 03:10 PM

I'd want the computer files... that would look great in a naval wargame.

I wish I could afford the model. It would be great to RC and be incredible to build to a scale detail that is far beyond my skills.

It will be LARGE.

patmat2350 · Jul 08, 2010, 08:27 PM

Well, as mentioned at Steel Navy, "now Lindberg can take their ball home", no one will care! At least Trumpeter more likely has the funds to pull it off.

But with 1:350 plastic models over $100, I can imagine the cost of this 1:200 beast. Just like displacement, cost (materials, tooling, packaging, shipping) go with the cube of the size... twice as long is 8x as expensive.

patmat2350 · Jul 14, 2010, 11:39 AM

Trumpeter just announced "approx" Nov 2010 availability, MSRP = $290... not cheap, but certainly on par with many other high end (and I hope it is) large kits.

patmat2350 · Jul 14, 2010, 11:47 AM

Hmmm, their announcement says "one time production run". Maybe certain R/C model boat suppliers will order a stock of these things!

Aerominded · Jul 14, 2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by patmat2350

Hmmm, their announcement says "one time production run".

Hummmm, produced from tooling that they don't expect will last or creating a 'market stir' ?

patmat2350 · Jul 14, 2010, 09:00 PM

The flyer from Stevens

Predreadnut · Jul 15, 2010, 01:19 AM

How do they make their money back with a one time limited run????? If $290 is correct, I think its reasonable.

herrmill · Jul 15, 2010, 10:46 PM

Agreed. That is a very good price for the kit & I plan to buy one for the stash.

Predreadnut · 11:35 PM

36.5"length and just under 6" beam, should be fairly R/Cable without too much nail biting.

On the CAD drawing, does the bulges seem a little exagerated to anyone else?

Just checked out some other sources, the bulges are correct, I didnt realized they where so pronounced.

green-boat · Jul 15, 2010, 11:52 PM

It'll give my 1/200 Yamato something to play with.

herrmill · Jul 16, 2010, 04:34 AM

The Kongo or Nagato would be an even better choice but then again I don't have $1795 laying around to blow on a kit.

patmat2350 · Jul 16, 2010, 11:17 AM

Pre-order opportunity, $90 less than the MSRP:

http://www.freetimehobbies.com/TRP3701.aspx

I'm sure there will be other places too.

Jul 08, 2010, 02:26 AM	#1
herrmill Shanghai'd Expat Xiaoshan, China Joined Jun 2006 4,196 Posts	Trumpeter #03701 1/200 Arizona Well folks, looks like Trumpy's 1/200 Arizona isn't just a rumor after all. http://www.trumpeter-china.com/war51...ge.asp?id=892# With 1,048 pieces on 34 sprue plus photo etch, brass barrels, chain, shafts & props it should offer more detail than anything Lindberg could every hope to release & still make a nice size for RC conversion. Here's the original thread in case you guys forgot when we started talking about this kit. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=737597 Images View all Images in thread Views: 300 Views: 211 Views: 205 Views: 297 Views: 211 Views: 303 Views: 340

Jul 14, 2010, 09:00 PM	#9
patmat2350 One apostrophe may be too many Motor City Joined Dec 2004 10,944 Posts	The flyer from Stevens Images View all Images in thread Views: 410

Jul 15, 2010, 11:30 PM	#12
Predreadnut Registered User Joined Jul 2007 2,441 Posts	36.5"length and just under 6" beam, should be fairly R/Cable without too much nail biting. On the CAD drawing, does the bulges seem a little exagerated to anyone else? Just checked out some other sources, the bulges are correct, I didnt realized they where so pronounced.
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Jul 16, 2010, 04:34 AM	#14
herrmill Shanghai'd Expat Xiaoshan, China Joined Jun 2006 4,196 Posts	The Kongo or Nagato would be an even better choice but then again I don't have $1795 laying around to blow on a kit. Images View all Images in thread Views: 427 Oy!!

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Jul 08, 2010, 03:41 AM	#2
Predreadnut Registered User Joined Jul 2007 2,441 Posts	Im going to restate what I did on the original thread, what do you think it will retail for?

Jul 08, 2010, 03:47 AM	#3
herrmill Shanghai'd Expat Xiaoshan, China Joined Jun 2006 4,196 Posts	No idea... I'd say start saving your pennies.

Jul 08, 2010, 03:10 PM	#4
Shaun Hendricks 3 Blades to the Wind Atascadero, California, United States Joined Oct 2004 4,061 Posts	I'd want the computer files... that would look great in a naval wargame. I wish I could afford the model. It would be great to RC and be incredible to build to a scale detail that is far beyond my skills. It will be LARGE.

Jul 08, 2010, 08:27 PM	#5
patmat2350 One apostrophe may be too many Motor City Joined Dec 2004 10,944 Posts	Well, as mentioned at Steel Navy, "now Lindberg can take their ball home", no one will care! At least Trumpeter more likely has the funds to pull it off. But with 1:350 plastic models over $100, I can imagine the cost of this 1:200 beast. Just like displacement, cost (materials, tooling, packaging, shipping) go with the cube of the size... twice as long is 8x as expensive.

Jul 14, 2010, 11:39 AM	#6
patmat2350 One apostrophe may be too many Motor City Joined Dec 2004 10,944 Posts	Trumpeter just announced "approx" Nov 2010 availability, MSRP = $290... not cheap, but certainly on par with many other high end (and I hope it is) large kits.

Jul 14, 2010, 11:47 AM	#7
patmat2350 One apostrophe may be too many Motor City Joined Dec 2004 10,944 Posts	Hmmm, their announcement says "one time production run". Maybe certain R/C model boat suppliers will order a stock of these things!

Jul 15, 2010, 01:19 AM	#10
Predreadnut Registered User Joined Jul 2007 2,441 Posts	How do they make their money back with a one time limited run????? If $290 is correct, I think its reasonable.

Jul 15, 2010, 10:46 PM	#11
herrmill Shanghai'd Expat Xiaoshan, China Joined Jun 2006 4,196 Posts	Agreed. That is a very good price for the kit & I plan to buy one for the stash.

Jul 15, 2010, 11:52 PM	#13
green-boat Boats on the brain!! Arnold, Mo. Joined Jul 2005 4,383 Posts	It'll give my 1/200 Yamato something to play with.

Jul 16, 2010, 11:17 AM	#15
patmat2350 One apostrophe may be too many Motor City Joined Dec 2004 10,944 Posts	Pre-order opportunity, $90 less than the MSRP: http://www.freetimehobbies.com/TRP3701.aspx I'm sure there will be other places too.