In Box Review of The Naval Base 1/245TH Scale
LST U.S. Navy Landing Ship Tank
Kit no. 100
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 1994
Out of production.
I paid a gigantic $4.00 for this kit back in the 90’s.
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 1994
Out of production.
I paid a gigantic $4.00 for this kit back in the 90’s.
HISTORY:
Landing Ship, Tank (LST), or tank landing ship, is the naval designation for ships first developed during World War II (1939–1945) to support amphibious operations by carrying tanks, vehicles, cargo, and landing troops directly onto shore with no docks or piers. This enabled amphibious assaults on almost any beach.
The LST had a highly specialized design that enabled ocean crossings as well as shore groundings. The bow had a large door that could open, deploy a ramp and unload vehicles. The LST had a flat keel that allowed the ship to be beached and stay upright. The twin propellers and rudders had protection from grounding. The LSTs served across the globe during World War II including in the Pacific War and in the European theatre.
The first tank-landing ships were built to British requirements by converting existing ships; the UK and the US then collaborated upon a joint design. The British ships were used in late 1942 during the Allied invasion of Algeria, by 1943.
LSTs participated in the invasion of Sicily and mainland Italy. In June 1944 they were part of the huge invasion fleet for the Normandy landings.
Over 1,000 LSTs were laid down in the United States during World War II for use by the Allies; the United Kingdom and Canada produced eighty more.
Landing Ship, Tank (LST), or tank landing ship, is the naval designation for ships first developed during World War II (1939–1945) to support amphibious operations by carrying tanks, vehicles, cargo, and landing troops directly onto shore with no docks or piers. This enabled amphibious assaults on almost any beach.
The LST had a highly specialized design that enabled ocean crossings as well as shore groundings. The bow had a large door that could open, deploy a ramp and unload vehicles. The LST had a flat keel that allowed the ship to be beached and stay upright. The twin propellers and rudders had protection from grounding. The LSTs served across the globe during World War II including in the Pacific War and in the European theatre.
The first tank-landing ships were built to British requirements by converting existing ships; the UK and the US then collaborated upon a joint design. The British ships were used in late 1942 during the Allied invasion of Algeria, by 1943.
LSTs participated in the invasion of Sicily and mainland Italy. In June 1944 they were part of the huge invasion fleet for the Normandy landings.
Over 1,000 LSTs were laid down in the United States during World War II for use by the Allies; the United Kingdom and Canada produced eighty more.
THE KIT:
The Naval Base was a model company that was based in Cedarhurst, NY back in the 90s. I believe they have since gone out of business??
This kit came in a tray and lid type box that was taped shut with round pieces of Scotch tape.
The cover art is a black and white photo of two LSTs coming ashore and unloading soldiers that are wading to the beach in knee deep water.
One LST has a white number 840 on its sides. The other LST has white number 560 on its nose and sides.
To the left of this photo it says: The LST is a shallow draft vessel designed to carry heavy cargo and troops directly to shore for unloading, instead of requiring docks as do deep draft vessels.
The model makes up to be 15” long and kit has decals for all LSTs.
One side-panel of the box begins with another black and white photo showing an LST at sea with white no. 125 on its sides.
Kit was made and printed in the USA. Copyright of the kit is 1994. The Naval Base’s street address in Cedarhurst, NY and their telephone no. is provided.
Adult guidance is suggested for youngsters under 10 years of age. Paints and cement are not included.
The Naval Base was a model company that was based in Cedarhurst, NY back in the 90s. I believe they have since gone out of business??
This kit came in a tray and lid type box that was taped shut with round pieces of Scotch tape.
The cover art is a black and white photo of two LSTs coming ashore and unloading soldiers that are wading to the beach in knee deep water.
One LST has a white number 840 on its sides. The other LST has white number 560 on its nose and sides.
To the left of this photo it says: The LST is a shallow draft vessel designed to carry heavy cargo and troops directly to shore for unloading, instead of requiring docks as do deep draft vessels.
The model makes up to be 15” long and kit has decals for all LSTs.
One side-panel of the box begins with another black and white photo showing an LST at sea with white no. 125 on its sides.
Kit was made and printed in the USA. Copyright of the kit is 1994. The Naval Base’s street address in Cedarhurst, NY and their telephone no. is provided.
Adult guidance is suggested for youngsters under 10 years of age. Paints and cement are not included.
The other side-panel of the box says: Build all Three. Followed by color photos of other ship kits that The Naval Base manufactures, showing the kits built up. A LSU and a LCVP.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX;
This kit holds 8 medium-gray trees and the hull tub and deck and the decal sheet all in one large sealed clear cello bag.
The instructions consist of a single-sheet that is printed on both sides in 19 ½” x 14” page format, folded 4 times to fit the box.
The face side and the upper left corner of the reverse side give a grand total of 14 assembly steps.
At the right at top there is a line drawing of an above view of a LST. It says to paint the bottom of the hull dull-red and attach the flags to the mast with fine wire or thread.
The bottom left has a cut-away drawing labeled as THE INSIDE STORY OF AN LST. It names many parts with arrows.
The bottom right has a one-paragraph history over a repeat of The Naval Base’s street address and phone number.
The parts are not alphabetized or numbered. Most are off trees.
There are cabins, display stand parts, davits, hatches, a deck, gun turrets, the hull tub, life-boats and rafts, rudder, anchor, propellers and their guards etc.
This kit holds 8 medium-gray trees and the hull tub and deck and the decal sheet all in one large sealed clear cello bag.
The instructions consist of a single-sheet that is printed on both sides in 19 ½” x 14” page format, folded 4 times to fit the box.
The face side and the upper left corner of the reverse side give a grand total of 14 assembly steps.
At the right at top there is a line drawing of an above view of a LST. It says to paint the bottom of the hull dull-red and attach the flags to the mast with fine wire or thread.
The bottom left has a cut-away drawing labeled as THE INSIDE STORY OF AN LST. It names many parts with arrows.
The bottom right has a one-paragraph history over a repeat of The Naval Base’s street address and phone number.
The parts are not alphabetized or numbered. Most are off trees.
There are cabins, display stand parts, davits, hatches, a deck, gun turrets, the hull tub, life-boats and rafts, rudder, anchor, propellers and their guards etc.
The decal sheet completes the kit.
Nicely detailed.
Recommended.
Recommended.