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jwpsav
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 Posted - 24 Jan 2006 : 18:14:28
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Has anyone built a model of the Manley? If so, what kit and what scale. This is a project I have been meaning to tackle for some time and any help I can get would be appreciated.
John Patterson
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John Kalabus
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 15 Feb 2006 : 14:32:19
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I would also like to build a model of the Manley.
Long ago there was a small plastic model kit of the Forrest Sherman that was available. It could be modified with a number change, etc. and become the Manley.
However, I don't think even that one is available any more.
If you could obtain a "lines drawing" of the Manley with specifications as to overall length, beam, hull contour, etc., then I think I could build my own wooden model from it.
I don't know where to get the lines. Navy Dept.? Smithsonian Institute?
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MM2Pfantz
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USA
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Posted - 15 Feb 2006 : 14:49:27
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If you would like to get a model got to "Warplanes.com" or I can dig around and see if I can get the drawing for you. The model would museum quality but would have to be a custom and could be of several scales, one would have to be chosen. To build one from scratch to see samples, Im not sure but I did find the Forrest Sherman in there, to check it out got to "Modelwarships.com".
Gene Pfantz (Boston Planning Group , Former Boston Naval Shipyard)
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jwpsav
Starting Member
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Posted - 30 Mar 2006 : 17:04:58
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Two models of the Forest Sherman class destroyer appear to be available at TotalNavy.com One is the old Revell kit(mentioned by John Kalabus) at $39.95 and the other is from Commander Series Models, Inc. in resin at $149.95. I vaguely remember something about the anchor arrangement on the Manley being unique among the Shermans (my ex disposed of my library and research materials so I can't confirm this). Though TotalNavy lists both models as being 1/350th scale, the Revell kit is "box scale" and slightly larger (16 inches versus 14 inches). I have not found any plans for the Manley, though years ago I managed to get the plans for the U.S.S. Panay (on which my father served) from the Naval Archives in D.C. If anyone can shed light on the anchor issue or has other thoughts on a source for plans, please chime in.
John Patterson
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jjftg1
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Posted - 10 Nov 2008 : 08:16:33
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| some info for you model builders i have a website you may be interested in this man builds rc models i saw him at a park with two Perry Class frigates he has built a sherman class and there were some pics at the web site last time i was there the pics had changed the website is www.steeldecknavy.com let me know if i can help with local calls best of luck Joe JJ Jones |
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jjftg1
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Posted - 10 Nov 2008 : 08:21:22
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| some info for you model builders i have a website you may be interested in this man builds rc models i saw him at a park with two Perry Class frigates he has built a sherman class and there were some pics at the web site last time i was there the pics had changed the website is www.steeldecknavy.com let me know if i can help with local calls best of luck Joe JJ Jones |
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jjftg1
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Posted - 10 Nov 2008 : 08:25:50
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| some info for you model builders i have a website you may be interested in this man builds rc models i saw him at a park with two Perry Class frigates he has built a sherman class and there were some pics at the web site last time i was there the pics had changed the website is www.steeldecknavy.com let me know if i can help with local calls best of luck Joe JJ Jones |
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sailergreg
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Posted - 19 Feb 2010 : 22:16:04
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Here is a link to a Radio Control capable model. I believe it is a wooden kit. It has been available for quite some time.
http://www.marylandsilver.com/badship.htm
Kit Number: BSM-DFS $258.99
Postage: $15.00
Forest Sherman class Destroyer, (DD-931 to DD-951), in 1/96 Scale.
Length of 52 1/2"; Beam of 6".
Hope this helps.
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