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Kit Review The Mighty MO, USS Missouri BB-63, Scale 1:200, by Occre
It would be best if you talked to Occre, and they might sweeten your holiday, maybe with a store credit or something. But...I didn't see the discount shown....
That looks like a fantastic kit. It must have cost them a bundle to design it! I would love to attempt something like that but I know my admiral would drive me crazy over the cost and when I would put it! Perhaps after I win the lottery!
Please let us know when you start your build log!
Rob
Please let us know when you start your build log!
Rob
Thanks, Rob. As for the price, someone mentioned it is on sale now (Black Friday), but yeah...you will need a dedicated place for her, she deserves it.
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
I have been watching YouTube and so far only 19 steps in video released and this was still just adding PE to levels of decks.
Has anyone else seen more steps released on the ship build.?
Has anyone else seen more steps released on the ship build.?
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Great review
But I have a question, because I don't quite understand it, why should I build a rather expensive kit from Occre when I can get a much cheaper one from Trumpeter in the same scale with a much higher level of detail?
I wonder about the motives of the manufacturers or what am I not understanding?
Is it the feeling of being able to build such a ship from more or less “
The kit (continuing from the previous post)
Instruction Manual and Parts Identification booklet
There are no assembly instructions (like in the old school). Half of the page is dedicated to how to handle the assembly. What comes first, second, and so on... However, the photo step-by-step various stages are exactly what the doctor prescribed. 80 pages printed on both sides is massive information and makes it easy enough to follow.
The assembly is listed in alphabetical order from A to Z. When you reach the 'Z' letter, that means you are almost finished. All parts assembly required for stage 'A' will be labeled with the prefix 'A'. There are many templates at the end of the manual. One of them is for drilling port holes.
Parts Identification (instruction booklet) was written in 5 different languages on both sides of the pages, It describes the number of parts, the material they are made from, and the reference to the page number of the step-by-step manual. some of the pages labeled 'PL' are actual diagrams of the PE and details placements.
Here are some of the pages from the manual
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a sample of how the Indication sheet looks
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sample page of the portholes template in scale 1:1
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sample page of the parts placement templates
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... and samples of step-by-step photo instruction
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Photoetch parts identification
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You can download the manual from the Occre website free of charge and familiarize yourself with the assembly process.
16002_USS MISSOURI.pdf
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Suppose you are still uncertain which part goes where Occre provides YouTube video instructions. How about that?!!!
Cómo Construir el USS Missouri (BB-63) a Escala 1/200: Guía Paso a Paso OcCre
Descubre por qué construir la maqueta del USS Missouri (BB-63) a escala 1/200 es una experiencia única y emocionante para cualquier aficionado al modelismo n...www.youtube.com
For those who don't want to engage in all the kit review posts, I created a 9-minute video preview. Hope you like it.
Conclusion
Well, the review come to an end. I am not sure about you, but I have enjoyed putting together this review. I try not to forget about small things, I was hoping, it would come in handy to anyone considering buying this kit.
To me, it is a very nice kit by Occre, it is well-designed and beautifully crafted. While the Occre identifies this kit as 'Advanced level', I think an intermediate skilled level modeler could assemble it. All parts are high-quality, with 15 sheets of Photoetch parts, and over 6000 parts. I do, however, have a small request for Occre, If they can supply smaller width planks for decking. It would be even better if they could provide a self-adhesive lasered deck, like those aftermarket provides.
All in all, with the quality parts of this kit, you can consider her as the next model, assembling a gorgeous Mighty MO, a legend in your hands, a USS Missouri, on a scale of 1:200.
USS Missouri Ship Model - OcCre
Model of USS Missouri BB-63⭐ Instructions in 5 languages. Video tutorials. Step-by-step HD photos. Lifetime warranty. 100% money back guarantee.occre.com
Thank you all for your comments and reactions, Happy modeling!
Really great review. I built the Amati Bismarck last year and it was about $400 cheaper than the Occre Missouri. I enjoyed building it and being out of wood, the biggest challenge was getting the hull to not look like wood. I also compared the detail on the Bismarck compared to the review photos of the Missouri and found the Missouri lacking. Being retired Navy I would love to do the Missouri but am not impressed for the price being paid.
