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Re: USS-Texas-BB-35-Trumpeter
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 5:11 am
by Stuart
Re: USS-Texas-BB-35-Trumpeter
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 10:23 am
by Stikpusher
Do you have any idea as to which paint scheme you plan to finish her in?
Re: USS-Texas-BB-35-Trumpeter
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 12:47 pm
by LyleW
Stikpusher wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2026 10:23 am
Do you have any idea as to which paint scheme you plan to finish her in?
No, but gray Will be involved, I’m sure.
Re: USS-Texas-BB-35-Trumpeter
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 12:48 pm
by LyleW
You should come visit her.
Re: USS-Texas-BB-35-Trumpeter
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 2:15 pm
by Impisi
Wow that looks like a monster of a kit.
Re: USS-Texas-BB-35-Trumpeter
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 3:01 pm
by Stikpusher
LyleW wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2026 12:47 pm
Stikpusher wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2026 10:23 am
Do you have any idea as to which paint scheme you plan to finish her in?
No, but gray Will be involved, I’m sure.
Wise guy!
Re: USS-Texas-BB-35-Trumpeter
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 3:02 pm
by Stuart
LyleW wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2026 12:48 pm
You should come visit her.
Man I'd love to do that - that would be awesome!
Re: USS-Texas-BB-35-Trumpeter
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 3:22 pm
by Stikpusher
There are several US battlewagons preserved as floating museums around the country… USS Texas, USS Alabama, USS Massachusetts, USS North Carolina, USS New Jersey, USS Iowa, USS Missouri, USS Wisconsin… as well as the Spanish American war protected cruiser USS Olympia. There are also several Essex class carriers (Yorktown, Hornet, Lexington, Intrepid) and the USS Midway also preserved as museums. A naval fan could travel the nation hitting those various attractions.
Re: USS-Texas-BB-35-Trumpeter
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 5:01 pm
by LyleW
Impisi wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2026 2:15 pm
Wow that looks like a monster of a kit.
It does indeed! There are some build videos in YouTube. Scary stuff.
I am so glad you are back!
Re: USS-Texas-BB-35-Trumpeter
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2026 5:04 pm
by LyleW
Stikpusher wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2026 3:22 pm
There are several US battlewagons preserved as floating museums around the country… USS Texas, USS Alabama, USS Massachusetts, USS North Carolina, USS New Jersey, USS Iowa, USS Missouri, USS Wisconsin… as well as the Spanish American war protected cruiser USS Olympia. There are also several Essex class carriers (Yorktown, Hornet, Lexington, Intrepid) and the USS Midway also preserved as museums. A naval fan could travel the nation hitting those various attractions.
Sounds like time for a SPAM field trip. I’ve made it to the Texas and Alabama. Seen the Massachusetts from across the parking lot…I was on a long business trip.