Kit review USS Missouri (BB-63) in scale 1:350 by JoyYard

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Kit in review: USS Missouri (BB-63)
Injection molded, with PE and CNC parts
by JoyYard

Greetings folks! Hope all is well and you are busy building your models. I have been asked in the past many times if there is a possibility to make a plastic kits review. Well, today I have a chance to present a kit of the legendary USS Missouri made by a relatively new manufacturer in the market JoyYard. But don't let the fact that it's new scare you. Please join me in this review, and I will show all the parts in great detail, that come with the kit, and even much more. But...first things first!


Images courtesy of https://www.history.navy.mil
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USS Missouri (BB-63)
She was built in the midst of World War II in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, USS Missouri (BB 63) is the youngest of her other Iowa-class sisters, following USS Iowa (BB 61), USS New Jersey (BB 62), and USS Wisconsin (BB 64). Like her sisters, she was designed to be a fast battleship: a warship that balanced firepower and armor without sacrificing speed. Missouri’s 887'3" (270.4m) length accommodated four large engines with 212,000 shaft horsepower, allowing the battleship to hit speeds over 33 knots, a significant improvement from the 27 knots of the previous class of battleship, the South Dakota class, and faster than the 26-knot capability of Japanese ships of the time.

USS Missouri is also the third US Navy ship to be named after the Show Me state. The very first USS Missouri was a frigate built in the New York Navy Yard during the Age of Sail in 1841. This Missouri displaced 3,200 tons of water and was equipped with two 10-inch guns and eight 8-inch guns. Although she was powered by steam, should steam power fail her, the frigate was also equipped with three masts and 19,000 square feet of canvas. She was one of the first warships to cross the Atlantic Ocean on steam power alone. Unfortunately, soon after crossing the Atlantic Ocean, a fire broke out in Missouri's engine rooms, and the ship was lost to Gibraltar's harbor floor in August 1843.

The second USS Missouri (BB 11) was built and launched in Newport News, Virginia on 28 December 1901. She was the second of the Maine-class battleships, displacing 13,500 tons of water when fully loaded and equipped with four 12-inch and sixteen 6-inch guns. In 1907, she circumnavigated the globe as part of the Great White Fleet, a 46,000-mile voyage of 16 US Atlantic Fleet battleships painted a peacetime white. She participated in World War I, joining the Atlantic Fleet as a training ship and operating out of Chesapeake Bay. She was decommissioned in 1919 and sold for scrap.

Today, a Virginia-class submarine, USS Missouri (SSN 780) is the fourth USS Missouri and carries the Missouri legacy into the future.

USS Missouri (BB-63) steamed to the Pacific, participating in the Iwo Jima invasion, the Ryukyus Campaign, and the raids on the Japanese homeland. On September 2, 1945, the Japanese Surrender was held onboard, ending World War II. After a diplomatic mission to the Mediterranean in 1946, she operated in the Atlantic area, despite grounding herself in 1950 off Hampton Roads, Virginia. Providing gunfire support in the Korean War, Missouri was decommissioned in February 1955. Reactivated in May 1986, she participated in numerous cruises and again provided gunfire support during the Persian Gulf War in 1991. Decommissioned in 1992, Missouri is now a museum battleship at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Ship Characteristics
BuiltNew York Naval Shipyard, Brooklyn, New York
ClassIowa-class battleship
Keel LaidJanuary 6, 1941
LaunchedJanuary 29, 1944
CommissionedJune 11, 1944
OperationalDecember 14, 1944
DecommissionedFebruary 26, 1955
RecommissionedMay 10, 1986
DecommissionedMarch 31, 1992
Length887'3" (270.4m)
Beam108' 3" (33m)
Draft38' (11.6m)
Height209' 8" (63.9m) from keel to mast top
Displacement58,000 tons loaded: 45,000 tons unloaded
Personnel134 officers, 2400 enlisted (World War II)
65 officers, 1450 enlisted (1986-1992)
BoilersEight 600 pounds per square inch Babcock & Wilcox
Main EnginesFour geared General Electric Turbines
Horsepower212,000 shaft horsepower (total of all four shafts)
PropellersTwo five-bladed 17' 5" (5.3m) inboard
Two four-bladed 18' 3" (5.6m) outboard
RuddersTwo
SpeedOver 30 knots
Tank capacity2.5-million gallons of fuel oil
30,000 gallons of aviation fuel
239,000 gallons of fresh water
ArmorThe main armor of the hull is 13.5" tapering 19 degrees vertically to 1.62"
Aft, for protection of the propellers and shafts, the armor is 13.5Other armor thicknesses are: Turret faces: 17"Turret tops: 7.25"Turret backs: 12"Turret sides: 9.25"Second deck armor: 6"Conning tower sides: 17.3"
Armament
Main Gun BatteryNine 16".50 caliber guns in three, three-gun turrets
Range: 23 miles
Projectiles: Armor piercing – 2,700 pounds High capacity – 1,900 pounds Powder: a standard load of six, 110-pound bags
Rate of fire: two rounds per minute, per gun
Use: Anti-surface and shore bombardment
Secondary BatteryTwelve 5"/38 caliber guns in six dual mounts
Range: 9 miles
Projectiles: 55 pounds
Powder: 30 pounds
Rate of fire: 15 rounds per minute, per gun
Use: Anti-surface, anti-air, and shore bombardment
Air DefenseFour Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Gatling-style guns, capable of firing 20mm ammunition at a rate of 50 rounds per second (3000 rounds per minute) for self-defense against missiles and aircraft
MissilesCapable of carrying up to 32 Tomahawk Anti-Surface or Land Attack missiles and up to 16 Harpoon anti-surface missiles

The Blueprints
images courtesy of https://ussmissouri.org
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The Kit
JY35000X Labeled as Limited Edition
  • Scale: 1:350
  • Length: 772.7mm
  • Width: 94.2mm
  • Material\Componnebts: Injection molded, with PE and CNC parts
  • Over 1000+ highly detailed plastic parts
  • CNC brass turned barrels for the main and secondary guns
  • 10 sheets of Photo Etched parts (ladders, vents, hatches, doors, handrails, and much more)
  • Hull molded as the single part
  • One sheet of decals
  • All kit parts, as well as PE parts, are designed and developed in house
The Box

The kit comes in a cardboard box 800mm x 250mm x 100mm. All sides show color printed kit contents including a full model using all the parts in the kit. Also, you have a chance to see the photo of the optional Upgrade set called Master Package. I will review this set as well. On the upper\top left corner, you will see the hologram with the unique serial number. *Please note: pedestals shown in the photo are not included in the kit.

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Opening The Box

I must admit that I have never seen plastic kits has such precise packaging. Here is what I mean, being the hull comes in a single part and is over 800mm long, you suspect it must be fragile. But don't worry too much, JayYard provided a molded styrofoam to protect the hull and other parts while transporting. Once the box is opened, you will see a flyer with a painting guide with paint identification from three paint manufacturers: IPP, GSI, and Tamiya. The instruction manual booklet and the accessory box contain 10 sheets of PE parts. Frets with various plastic parts nicely fit in the molded styrofoam. Also, there are laser-cut self-adhesive templates to protect parts while painting. BTW, the kit included a gift as a Type of 96 AA gun PE set and microwire 0.049mm.

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Here is the hull, Inside the hull, you will find additional parts mostly for the construction of the tower and all superstructures.

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As you can see, all parts are packaged in their corresponding cells, in mind to safely survive any rough transportation to your homes; a clever idea Joy Yard! This will conclude the opening box review. Next, I will review the content of the box and outline all details with Macro shots.
Don't go away for long, to be continued...
 
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Kit in review: USS Missouri (BB-63)
Injection molded, with PE and CNC parts
by JoyYard

The Hull, Deck, and Superstructure

As I mentioned earlier, Missouri's hull was molded as a single piece. Such design is a big advantage many other manufacturers don't offer in their kits. The mold of the hull has been designed in such a way as to show and match the original ship's hull armor plates. Check it out. (click on the image to enlarge).

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Macro images to show details

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The deck part comes as a single piece and shows every detail you can wish to see on such a scale. Planking was taken from the original ship and matched the scale, and three shifts butts pattern. Additionally, you can see various small pieces of types of equipment, and coamings molded into the deck.

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Inside the hull, there are other plastic sprues required for the superstructure assembly. Here are the details

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Below dry-fitted assembly, just to show how well parts are fitted together. The details shown on the mold outperformed many other kit manufacturers, but what is most important is, the connection between two different parts forming a single unit, without a gap. The details are sharp and clear! Take a look at the below photos.
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As you can see, assembling the superstructure shouldn't be a challenge for sure.

All Plastic Parts and the Sprues

For all plastic parts in the kit, JoyYard used SlidingBlock mold technology. This technology allows producing very complex parts with precision in mind. Even very small parts can be manufactured in very high detail. What was possible only on the larger scale kits, using the SlidingBlock technology allowed to produce the crisp and clear very small parts in scale 1:350. The modeler doesn't have to buy additional aftermarket parts as they are included in the mold already. There are about 30+ sprues in different sizes. Some of them are the same parts to assemble bort and starboard, but some of them a single and unique.

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Each sprue comes with a single or double letter for easy identification, and parts are just numbers. to find a par, you would look for the sprue letter and find the number for the part. Now let's check each sprue in great detail.

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Due to the 25 image limit per single post, I will continue on the next page.
 
Kit in review: USS Missouri (BB-63)
Injection molded, with PE and CNC parts
by JoyYard

All Plastic Parts and the Sprues continued...

As you can see (in the above posts). each sprue has parts in high detail molded. Let's see some macro shots. For example main caliber turrets. We can see rivets across the entire turret. some of the parts are already molded in the turret.

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But turrets are not the only parts showing all the details. let's check other parts.

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I know what you would say: Come on Jim, those are large enough parts to show such details, but...what you will say for those parts...(below)?

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Well, I hope you can join my excitement about those details shown. In the past, I would need an aftermarket PE set to sow as many details on the ship. The good news, no need to shop for an aftermarket PE set, in the Missouri kit by JoyYard we have 10 frets of PE parts. Yea..you hear me right 10 various-sized PE frets and CNC parts. We will check the accessory box next. Don't go away...
 
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Kit in review: USS Missouri (BB-63)
Injection molded, with PE and CNC parts
by JoyYard

The Accessories Box

...and if you are not fully satisfied with the quality of molded parts, then...you will have plantly of PE parts to dress up your Missouri! Thanks to JoyYard for providing 10 frets of PE parts. There are hundreds of different parts, If I would list all of them, I would spend all night long, I am sure my Admiral wouldn't be happy. When you open the kit, you will see a red box, This one is the accessories, let's open it and...check what's inside. The box is the cardboard stapled in the corners. It is somewhat heavy in your hands. You will not be going to miss it for sure, it is labeled Missouri ;)

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Each of the PE frets is taped on each side of the cardboard to protect it from accidental bending. Some frets are 0.4mm thin.

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Under PE frets, there is a dimple where some other parts are hiding, Those are the main and 127mm barrels turned CNC for perfection! Also, there is an anchor chain and one sheet of decals. Let's see some details. I will randomly show the macro of PE parts just so you have an idea of the quality and how many details they show. You will need a lot of patience to work with them.

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Various doors and raft inserts
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machine guns shields and doors. Oh...and rafts holders (on the bottom)
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Railings for the deck and superstructure
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Accommodation ladders and cran for airplanes.
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Another set of ladders
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This is just a small amount of parts provided on all 10 frets. Let's see the barrels. Main caliber barrels (below)
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127mm caliber barrels
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Decals and anchor chain
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Well... until now you should get an impression about the kit and its contents. It is a combination of high-grade quality plastic parts alone with 10 frets of PE upscale parts. Take a look at what this kit could possibly make with the parts supplied.

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Building such a model will require perseverance and patience for sure, but most important, familiarity with the manual for proper order and parts assembly. you will need a good instruction manual to follow. We will check the manual next...
 
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Kit in review: USS Missouri (BB-63)
Injection molded, with PE and CNC parts
by JoyYard

The Manual

To assemble the model, you will need to follow the sequence of steps designed by the manufacturer. The Joy Yard Missouri kit is no exception. Provided as a booklet, color printed on a total of 12 pages, it will guide your assembly hours to a successful build. In my opinion, it is very intuitive, the images are crystal clear with notations in English and Chinese. all instructions provided symbols of how parts should be handled. What I like most about this manual, is the accompanying photos of the pilot model to help further identify the parts placement. Take a look at the sample images.

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The content of the kit with labeled sprues parts, and PE plates
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Also, along with the manual, the kit supplied a very interesting part, laser-cut maskin sheets. Those will provide a cover prof for accidental paint on adjacent parts.

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The last piece of this puzzle is the sheet with a painting diagram and paint guide, as the gift provided by Joy Yard is a spool with a microwire so you can complete the rigging.

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Alright, folks. I have presented you with the entire kit and its contents. I must admit, it was quite a pleasant journey by itself. It took full 5 posts as there were a lot of parts and my goal was to show you all of them as they are. In my personal experience it is a great kit, with very crisp molded plastic parts, a unique hull design, and packed with 10 Photo Etched plates (!) and CNC gun barrels. I have never seen so many PE parts supplied by the kit manufacturers. The kit should provide many hours of fun building the HSS Missouri BB 63 legendary ship.

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Please note: pedestals are optional, and not included in the kit​

But...don't go away for too long. Recall I promised to show the kit, and much more. Joy Yard designed an optional Master Package to enhance the model to an even more impressive look with an additional 3 plates of PE parts(brass and steel), as well as CNC Oerlicone and Bofors gun barrels alone with CNC masts\spars and many more other tiny parts. Stay tuned...

I hope this was informative to you and help you make a decision. The link for the Joy Yard website

http://www.joy-yard.com/

The kit can be purchased here


To be continued with the Master Package kit and Wooden decks (optional). See you soon and Thank you all!
 
Kit in review: Master Package JA35001, Scale 1:350
Upscale Kit for JY35000X USS Missouri 1:350
by Joy Yard

In the few post above I have a chance to present a Missouri kit in great detail. The high-quality parts supplied in the kit will make you happy building a top-notch, highly-detailed model. However, should you be one of those who are looking to enhance your model to the ultimate level, Joy Yard comes with the Master Package designed specifically to suit your desire. The package comes in a compact plastic box and contains a total of more than 230 GNC parts, 24 resin (printed) parts, and an additional 4 plates of Poto Etched parts.

The Master Package
  • CNC brass barrels for Oerlikon guns
  • CNC brass barrels for Bofors guns
  • CNC Oerlikon base, and ships bollard
  • CNC Masts, spars, and antennas
  • Resin boots for main caliber barrels 2 angles, 10 different types
  • PE parts for ammonution
  • Fore and aft mast fittings, rigging, circuit, and signal equipment
  • Movable MK38 Radar, ship boarding ladder
  • Additional bridge details, support superstructures
  • Engineering hooks, turret oil pipeline
  • Catapult base

All the MasterPackage parts are fitted in a compact plastic box, layered with bubble wrap for additional protection.

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A total of 4 Photoetch frets are provided 2 brass and 2 steel. Please note, that the color of the steel plates (top and right) are not accurate due to reflection.

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Let's check each fret in detail starting from the Steel. This plate mostly contained 40mm Bofors ammo frames. It was designed based on the real ship and historically accurate. Platforms provided 4-layer double-hole ammunition frames. It is a unique implementation in the 1:350 scale.

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and macro view
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Another 2 frets are made from brass. Bofors ammo, additional doors, and hundreds of other details!
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check out the details in the macro view

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Moving into CNC parts. Multiple antennas, bollards gun barrels for the rest of the guns. All the parts are stored in the individual plastic bag and labeled for part number and quantity it is contained.

Antennas of various sizes
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Bofors and Oeilicon barrels
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the base for Bofors guns and bollards
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Let's see some details of the CNC parts. Bofors stands (bottom)
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...and their gun barrels
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...and bollards
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...and antennas
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...the fore\aft masts, spars, and the ship's bells
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Kit in review: Master Package JA35001, Scale 1:350
Upscale Kit for JY35000X USS Missouri 1:350
by Joy Yard

The ship's bells are less than 3mm long
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The last component of the MasterPackage is the resin-printed boot for the main gun caliber. They presented in different wrinkles types depending on the chosen gun elevations. The modeler can choose how to represent the guns.
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Here are some images from the manual (which comes on two sheets) that come pretty similar to the main manual

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As you can see, the Master Package is loaded with so many extra parts to extend the look of your model to the ultimate level. The assembly looks so realistic with the CNC and PE parts added.


But...there is something else designed by Joy Yard and optionally available at your disposal. If you said the Wooden deck, you guessed it right! There are two types of decks choose the one you like most!

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here are some decks details
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The blue deck
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Well..., I believed I covered all the additional packages and hope you have now a good idea about the HSS Missouri (BB-63) kit, an optional MasterPackage, and the wooden decks.

The Conclusion.

While doing the review I was impressed with the quality of molded parts of the HSS Missouri BB63 by Joy Yard. In the past, I have had a chance to assemble many plastic kits from various famous manufacturers, but, I have not seen such quality, especially on the very small molded parts. Also, the amount of PE frets (10) outperforms others by a big margin. But the quantity is not the only reason, the quality of those PE parts is great and will enhance the all over appearance of the model. The step-by-step instruction is very intuitive and written in the mind of any level modeler. I like the fact, that along with instruction, the manual, give you a photo of the pilot model so you can visually see the part placements. Another unique addition is the laser-cut masking protection. It will help while you will paint the model, a clever idea. Gold StarGold StarGold StarGold StarGold Star

If you are one of those perfectionists and would like to enhance your HSS Missouri to the ultimate level. You can acquire the Joy Yard Master Package. It is packed with CNC machined parts, to replace all the plastic barrels guns, antenna masts, bollards, and yet, another 4 sheets of PE parts. Gold StarGold StarGold StarGold StarGold Star

Another level of enhancement is the Joy Yard Wooden deck, which comes in two colors to choose from. The deck restored details of deck shift butts patter and trenails. It is laser-cut and precisely designed with self-adhesive material (no glue required), just peel and paste. Gold StarGold StarGold StarGold StarGold Star

I give 5 Stars to all of them. I really enjoyed reviewing the kit and all enhancements and additions. I am also hoping, this will help you while you still make a decision. The kit, Master Package, and Decks can be purchased here.


Thank you for watching,
 
Excellent review, thank you!

Obviously, not a kit for beginners.

The presence of names for all commissioned ships in the class on the decal sheet and the presence of both "square-back" and "angle-back" Mk.37 directors suggests that Joy Yard may release a USS Iowa BB-61 or USS New Jersey BB-62 kit in the future. Iowa and New Jersey were originally fit with "angle-back" Mk.37 directors. Missouri and Wisconsin were fit with "square backs".

Here's a "square-back" Mk.37 director on USS Missouri BB-63:

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And an "angle-back" Mk.37 director on USS Iowa BB-61:

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The presence of both "square-back" and "angle-back" Mk.37 directors suggests that Joy Yard may release a USS Iowa BB-61 or USS New Jersey BB-62 kit in the future. Iowa and New Jersey were originally fit with "angle-back" Mk.37 directors. Missouri and Wisconsin were fit with "square backs".
Thank you, Steve. I agree with you, the kit could be a bit difficult when it comes to PE parts assembly, there are so many of those tiny parts. However, plastic parts shouldn't be a challenge at all.
I think It is an excellent idea to add USS Iowa BB-61 and HSS New Jersey BB-62 to the kit's collection. With minimum modifications, you expand the ship class to choose from. I know, there is a wooden deck for the Montana class battleship, so...who knows?
 
ONE WORD JIM, AS YOU AND I HAVE A BIG FEAR AND DREADNHOW DO YOU PAINT THIS THING I HAVE NEVER DONE PLASTIC FOR THAT REASON PAINT AND DON FARR IS A NO, NO. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE ALL DON
 
ONE WORD JIM, AS YOU AND I HAVE A BIG FEAR AND DREADNHOW DO YOU PAINT THIS THING I HAVE NEVER DONE PLASTIC FOR THAT REASON PAINT AND DON FARR IS A NO, NO. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE ALL DON
Yes, Don, the model should be painted, otherwise, it will be blended and plain. However, if you prefer your model looks gray and gold, go for it! it does look great in those colors. Last, but not least, no one should tell you how your model should look. You are the Captain and shipwright! :cool:
 
Superb Review!
Thanks for answering my "what should I build when I finish CV-6?" question!
Glad to help everyone. One of the reasons we do reviews here on SOS! You cannot touch the parts, but you can see most of the kit parts in great detail. BTW, did we miss your build log of CV-6 here, on SOS? If yes, we would like to see the progress, if possible. ;)
 
Yes, Don, the model should be painted, otherwise, it will be blended and plain. However, if you prefer your model looks gray and gold, go for it! it does look great in those colors. Last, but not least, no one should tell you how your model should look. You are the Captain and shipwright! :cool:
Amen!
 
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Kit in review: Master Package JA35001, Scale 1:350
Upscale Kit for JY35000X USS Missouri 1:350
by Joy Yard

The ship's bells are less than 3mm long
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The last component of the MasterPackage is the resin-printed boot for the main gun caliber. They presented in different wrinkles types depending on the chosen gun elevations. The modeler can choose how to represent the guns.
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Here are some images from the manual (which comes on two sheets) that come pretty similar to the main manual

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As you can see, the Master Package is loaded with so many extra parts to extend the look of your model to the ultimate level. The assembly looks so realistic with the CNC and PE parts added.


But...there is something else designed by Joy Yard and optionally available at your disposal. If you said the Wooden deck, you guessed it right! There are two types of decks choose the one you like most!

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here are some decks details
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The blue deck
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Well..., I believed I covered all the additional packages and hope you have now a good idea about the HSS Missouri (BB-63) kit, an optional MasterPackage, and the wooden decks.

The Conclusion.

While doing the review I was impressed with the quality of molded parts of the HSS Missouri BB63 by Joy Yard. In the past, I have had a chance to assemble many plastic kits from various famous manufacturers, but, I have not seen such quality, especially on the very small molded parts. Also, the amount of PE frets (10) outperforms others by a big margin. But the quantity is not the only reason, the quality of those PE parts is great and will enhance the all over appearance of the model. The step-by-step instruction is very intuitive and written in the mind of any level modeler. I like the fact, that along with instruction, the manual, give you a photo of the pilot model so you can visually see the part placements. Another unique addition is the laser-cut masking protection. It will help while you will paint the model, a clever idea. Gold StarGold StarGold StarGold StarGold Star

If you are one of those perfectionists and would like to enhance your HSS Missouri to the ultimate level. You can acquire the Joy Yard Master Package. It is packed with CNC machined parts, to replace all the plastic barrels guns, antenna masts, bollards, and yet, another 4 sheets of PE parts. Gold StarGold StarGold StarGold StarGold Star

Another level of enhancement is the Joy Yard Wooden deck, which comes in two colors to choose from. The deck restored details of deck shift butts patter and trenails. It is laser-cut and precisely designed with self-adhesive material (no glue required), just peel and paste. Gold StarGold StarGold StarGold StarGold Star

I give 5 Stars to all of them. I really enjoyed reviewing the kit and all enhancements and additions. I am also hoping, this will help you while you still make a decision. The kit, Master Package, and Decks can be purchased here.


Thank you for watching,
Jimsky, I agree with our shipmates, probably one of the best reviews ever of a new model. I completed a ship recently and it was the first time working with PE. Patience, patience, more patience is required. However, the results are worth the challenges. Having the right tools ️ also helps, experience with CA glue and accelerator will help. There’s a lot of tutorials on YouTube for working with both glue and PE. I would think that most of our shipmates are skilled with at least the patience component.
 
Jimsky, I agree with our shipmates, probably one of the best reviews ever of a new model. I completed a ship recently and it was the first time working with PE. Patience, patience, more patience is required. However, the results are worth the challenges. Having the right tools ️ also helps, experience with CA glue and accelerator will help. There’s a lot of tutorials on YouTube for working with both glue and PE. I would think that most of our shipmates are skilled with at least the patience component.
Working with any PE parts always required patience and assiduity. As you mentioned good bending too and tweezers should be a plus. However, I have worked with my few first plastic models PE parts only using pliers and tweezers. The importance of tweezers shouldn't be underestimated otherwise, the parts can fly for good. :p But this is the topic for another thread...

This is the first model kit developed and made by Joy Yard. He is already working on another project. I can expect the same superb quality (if not better)
 
I think you have done a very complete and comprehensive review of the Joy-Yard kit. I built this kit last year. When I built it the Joy-Yard Master wasn't available.
I would have had the same overall impression of this kit if I had the same information you based your review on.
I don't wish to cause any friction here but having completed the Missouri and in all fairness to those who are contemplating purchasing it, I feel I must comment on what appears to be a great kit.
I previously commented on some of the problems that became evident as I worked on the model.

The instructions, including the Joy-Yard website updated version, are a jungle of miss identified pieces. Even their sample model varies from what the instructions show. I'm assuming their instructions have not been redone since the original batch of kits.
The details included in the kit provide the basis for an experienced modeler to produce a great end product but, IMHO, this kit is not for a beginner.
A number of PE parts that identified as being on a particular fret are, in fact, on a different fret so you have to hunt for them.
The advanced methods used by Joy-Yard allows them to create plastic parts much smaller than I would expect. While should be a positive trait it makes it difficult to dress the part.
Rather than dragging this out, let me just say that this kit has great potential for a skilled model builder. With quality of 3D options, I know of a number of folks that chose to go that route on the AA batteries. The kit 20mm Orlikons, for instance, have 8 pieces times 49 units. The choice is up to the builder.

Because I wanted to show Missouri at sea I converted the hull to a waterline configuration.
MO 002.jpgMO 008.jpg
Enjoy
 
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