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Here is one 'before' and four 'after' pictures of my latest project -- a 1914 version of the USS Texas. The before picture is the 1/700 scale 1944-45 USS Texas made by the now defunct company called Viking. Frankly, the kit was a real dog. A few years ago, I bought the Samek version of the 44-45 Texas and decided to backdate the Viking kit. I used the tall cage masts from two Tom's Modelworks PE sets and a variety of pieces from the spares box. Some sawing, sanding and carving was also necessary. The whole thing took a year of work.
In 1914, the USS Texas was dispatched to Vera Cruz to protect US interests during the Mexican Revolution. In 1918, she was part of the Grand Fleet's Sixth Battle Squadron and was based in Scapa Flow and the Firth of Forth for the duration of the war. She carried out many missions with Grand Fleet elements and reinforced the Second Battle Squadron when the German High Seas Fleet made a brief sortie in April. She and other USN ships were present at the High Seas Fleet's surrender.
After photos
Before photo