USS Montana (BB-67)
170703: Box & Contents
170703: Box & Contents
170703: Box & Contents
170703: Box & Contents
170703: Box & Contents
170706: BB67 Base and mounting.
170706: BB67 Base and mounting.
170706: BB67 Base and mounting.
170706: BB67 Base and mounting.
170711: Masking the boot topping.
170711: Masking the boot topping.
170711: Measure 22 masking (MM 5-H over PS 5-N)
170711: Measure 22 masking (MM 5-H over PS 5-N)
170711: Measure 22 masking (MM 5-H over PS 5-N)
170712 BB67 Hull basic assembly
170714 BB67 Hull Paint (Note boot topping width markers)
170714 Priming the PE with acid-based (self-etching) primer
170717 BB67 Ground tackle (Chain is provided in the kit)
170717 BB67 Ground tackle chain plates
170720 BB67 Initial PE assembly
170720 BB67 Initial PE assembly
170720 BB67 checking plumb on fore mast
170721 BB67 Wood decking
170721 BB67 Closing up the hull
170721 BB67 Progress overview
170721 BB67 Progress overview
170721 BB67 Progress overview
170721 BB67 Progress overview
170721 BB67 Progress overview
170721 BB67 hull markings
170721 BB67 hull markings
170802 BB67 Progress Odd-looking secondary battery are 5"/54 twins.
170806, BB67: The one problematic seam in the kit. As it turns out, it is pretty much invisible once trunks leading up to the secondary battery directors are in place.
170809 01-level PE and other PE assemblies.
170809 01-level PE and other PE assemblies.
170809 01-level PE and other PE assemblies.
170809 01-level PE and other PE assemblies.
170810 BB67 Production Status
170810 BB67 Production Status
170810 BB67 Production Status. Case represents 10+ hours
170811 BB67 PE Subassemblies
170811 BB67 PE Subassemblies
170816: PE catwalks have no supporting structure to aid alignment - I retained part of the fret to stabilize them.
170816 PE subassemblies: B&A Crane
170817 BB67 PE Main Battery director
170817 BB67 PE Main Battery director
170908: Installing the Main Deck railings
170928: 20mm assembly is in two parts, with separate PE shield.
170928: 20mm assemblies in place.
170928: PE antennae for SK-2 and for FC radars.
170928: PE rails are near-perfect fit. Kit includes blackened anchor chain, too.
170928: Scout aircraft are sourced from Tamiya BB-63 sprues.
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USS Montana (BB-67) from 2017 kit by Very Fire (1/700).
Depicts USS MONTANA (BB-67) as designed, July 1942.
The name Montana was assigned to BB-67 on 28 December 1940; but construction of the Montana class (BB-67/71) was canceled 21 July 1943, before her keel was laid by Philadelphia Navy Yard.
This excellent kit from a new manufacturer was very complete, with PE railings and accessories, wood decking, and blackened anchor chain all included. Build is out of the box with minor enhancements:
- Scratched display base and acrylic case
- Scout aircraft replaced with Curtiss SC Seahawk
- Minor alterations (e.g. brass, aluminium rod to replace masts, etc.)
