Of the many products designed by Model Monkey and produced by Shapeways, there are a series of releases to convert the HobbyBoss/Banner 1:350 scale USS Arizona into her sistership, the USS Pennsylvania BB-38, USN Pacific Fleet flagship on December 7, 1941. There were a number of differences between the two ships, one of which was the differences between their funnels. These included pipe location and appearance and side structure top deck. Model Monkey has a two piece USS Pennsylvania funnel that was carried by the ship from 1936 to 1942. One piece is the funnel with side structures and piping and the second part is the side structure top deck. Before painting the funnel, wash it in soapy water and then let it cure in sunlight. The Model Monkey funnel is a beautiful piece. Take a look at the comparison photographs contrasting the Model Monkey funnel with the HobbyBoss/Banner Arizona kit supplied funnel. Who with a brain in their head would want to use the kit funnel? If you are building the Arizona, Model Monkey has an Arizona funnel as well (Model Monkey Arizona Funnel Review by Felix Bustelo).
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