New design USS OREGON (BB3)

[alross2]

This is the current state of the OREGON kit I've been developing for BJ. Still quite a way to go, but I like to temporarily place parts as I build just to get a feel for how things are fitting.

 

[alross2]

Midships hammock structures are up and the folding gunners' platforms are in place.

 

[alross2]

s and chains going in.

 

[alross2]

The hurricane deck is screwed down, the pilot house has been attached, and the middle boat skids with shelter roof are built (but not attached. Using the template included in the kit, the main deck stanchion holes are drilled.

 

[TimMurphy]

Another great kit from
the work bench of Al Ross!!

 

[alross2]

OREGON this afternoon. The stacks, steam pipes, and center boat skids/shelter deck are not glued on yet, as I'm still fitting things. I'm also waiting for our caster to cast me some more fittings like the 8" gun barrels and the cowl vents.

 

[Bluemaxone]

How much will it retail for, do you think, and at what scale? Gorgeous work!

 

[Bryian]

Wonderful model.
Can you give us some more details please. Is it a solid hull, and when would it be commercially available for sale ?

 

[alross2]

OREGON has a machine-carved laminated basswood hull, lots of laser-cut basswood and laserboard, cast britannia fittings, cast resin components, and photo-etched brass details. It is in 1/128 scale (3/32" to the foot) and is roughly 33" long. She is the same scale and general construction as the kits of MAINE and OLYMPIA that I developed in 2005, 2006. Back then, those kits sold for around $600, so suspect this one will be higher. I have nothing to do with price setting. The OREGON will probably be available mid-Fall.

 

[alross2]

Brackets for the boat davits and the starboard boat skids are on. The unfinished boat crane is just sitting in place. The brackets are .035" laser board. I really like this stuff as it is exceptionally strong for its size and cuts extremely well.

 

[alross2]

Getting closer. 8" and 6pdr barrels attached, boats are complete.

 

[alross2]

The display model of OREGON is just about done and I'll probably finish it tomorrow. After that, it will take a week or so to update the drawings and complete the instruction book. This is it (and me) as of this afternoon.

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

A beautiful ship from the old Great White Fleet. The detailed railings look so delicate.

 

[Bryian]

I think this new kit is wonderful, and I will purchase it when available.

 

[Uwek]

A wonderful model - I am looking forward ...

 

[alross2]

The display model of OREGON is done and will be in its case shortly.

 

[Bryian]

Please keep us updated about when this kit is available.

 

[alross2]

I finalized the plans for OREGON this week. There are two large (about 28" x 40") plans and forty spiral-bound 11" x 17" plans. The instruction manual will run about 40 pages. These are reduced copies of the two large sheets and one of the smaller sheets.

 

[Bluebeard]

OREGON this afternoon. The stacks, steam pipes, and center boat skids/shelter deck are not glued on yet, as I'm still fitting things. I'm also waiting for our caster to cast me some more fittings like the 8" gun barrels and the cowl vents.View attachment 318501View attachment 318502View attachment 318503

WOW
This model brings back lots of memories.
I built it but not with so many details like you have done.
This is the best USS Oregon I have ver seeing.
You have don a marvelous work to it.
Congrats.
I will start following your builds.

 

[Bluebeard]

Please keep us updated about when this kit is available.

Brylan:
For now the only way to get your hands in one of these models is to keep watching Ebay. It has come up a few times. Next time I see one I wil buy it.