Are you building ICM's new Konig or Kurfurst WWI battleship? do you want it to really attract attention? Well then Gold Medal has just what you need, their new 3-D relief etched Konig-class Dreadnought (Konig, Grosser Kurfurst) (1/350) set  #350-20. This set is specifically designed for this kit and has virtually everything you could possible need from the railings, to the screens and covers for bulkhead vents. The railings come in both "drooped chain" type for the main decks, solid-type rails for upper decks, and simulated canvas covered rails for bridge and searchlight platforms.

You also get vertical ladders, and inclined ladders with perforated sides and correct handrail configurations. There are two styles of hatch covers, open and closed watertight doors, and funnel cap grilles. Refer to the picture on the right to see some of the details in place on the Konig.
 

Also included;

• skylight covers in eight styles
• yardarm foot ropes
• safety rails and hooks for boat derricks
• simulated stud link anchor chains and chain stoppers
• rudders, screws, oars & stern rails for ship's boats
• paddles & see through bottoms for life rafts
• perforated girders for boat cradles
• accommodation ladders with perforated platforms
• capstan hand wheels & brake wheel
• five styles of screens and covers for bulkhead vents
• armored doors for main turrets conning tower, & aft fire control tower
• torpedo tube doors in two styles
• cable reel
• simulated rigging for boat davits & small cranes
• bridge details (helm, engine telegraph, & binnacle.)
• bow crests & stern nameplates for all four ships in the class

The instructions are well Illustrated and include information on backdating the ICM kit to pre Jutland configuration.

ICM Konig Buildup article

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