Robp1025 Posted May 2, 2022 #1 Posted May 2, 2022 Hello everyone I am trying to find an U.S.S. Olympia kit that is not by Lindberg and is at the 1/232 range. If anyone knows where I can find one I would appreciate it! My co workers Grand Father sailed on it and her Dad is retiring from the Navy and wants to surprise him with this model so I figured I would try to find it but I don't want the knock off cheap version of the kit that Lindberg gives. Atleast from the reviews I have seen it's not good at all.
ccoyle Posted May 2, 2022 #2 Posted May 2, 2022 You mean the Revell kit? You can find one on eBay. mtaylor and Canute 2 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
lmagna Posted May 2, 2022 #3 Posted May 2, 2022 It's not as large being that it is 1/350 scale but it is an accurate model, possibly more accurate than the Revell kit. https://www.ebay.com/itm/402363546209?hash=item5daebc7a61:g:QHkAAOSwy2tfN~~H Canute and mtaylor 2 Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
Jaager Posted May 3, 2022 #4 Posted May 3, 2022 http://www.modelwarships.com/reviews/ships/ca/c-06/olympia-232-enc/enc-review.html When I did a search for USS Olympia - to make sure of the ship identity and how a ship from the Great White Fleet era could have a crewman who was close to someone still living - this link came up. A very old plastic kit seems to have been resurrected. I have no idea about its quality, but at least the actual plastic material will not have been subjected to 70 years of possible oxidation and continued polymerization to a brittle or powder covered surface. It is a shame that the Bluejacket version was such a short run. Canute and mtaylor 2 NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers
lmagna Posted May 3, 2022 #5 Posted May 3, 2022 Good luck finding the Encore Olympia. It was made by Squadron. Also as a limited edition model based on the Revell kit. Squadron went out of business and was purchased a year or two ago. I contacted the new owner trying to get the PE that he said was still around somewhere for my older Revell kit but he would need some time as he was just restarting up again., but he never followed up. Gold Medal Models makes a PE set as well as Toms models for the Revell kit. There are also wooden decks available and brass barrels. I agree, the Blue Jacket kit would have made a nice option. This is my 1/72 Olympia A little larger than any of them but it has presence! I wanted the Oregon as well but it was not to be. GrandpaPhil, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 2 others 4 1 Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
MrBlueJacket Posted May 3, 2022 #6 Posted May 3, 2022 We have had many requests to resurrect both the Maine and Olympia kits, but I believe that would be unethical and I won't do it. However, our soon-to-be-released kit of the USS Oregon will be open stock, and not limited. Nic Canute, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4
Azzoun Posted May 3, 2022 #7 Posted May 3, 2022 This Bluejacket Olympia is available for a reasonable price on Ebay. Bluejacket Ship Crafters 1:128 USS Olympia Wooden Ship Model Kit Rare Complete | eBay Ryland Craze, Canute and mtaylor 3
alross2 Posted May 7, 2022 #8 Posted May 7, 2022 Some details of the MAINE and OLYMPIA kits I developed for BlueJacket. mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Landlubber Mike and 2 others 5
GrandpaPhil Posted May 9, 2022 #9 Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) There’s an old Life-Like Olympia in 1/240 scale for $62 with free shipping on EBay right now. It’s still completely sealed. https://www.ebay.com/itm/115198057587 Edited May 9, 2022 by GrandpaPhil Robp1025, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Roger Pellett Posted May 9, 2022 #10 Posted May 9, 2022 That Bluejacket kit builds a gorgeous model of Olympia!! mtaylor, Robp1025, Canute and 1 other 4
Azzoun Posted May 24, 2022 #11 Posted May 24, 2022 On 5/3/2022 at 1:22 PM, MrBlueJacket said: We have had many requests to resurrect both the Maine and Olympia kits, but I believe that would be unethical and I won't do it. However, our soon-to-be-released kit of the USS Oregon will be open stock, and not limited. Nic Why I love your Company sir! Thanks! mtaylor, Ryland Craze and Canute 3
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