| Not a problem and with over 750 models by one manufacturer, I completely understand. I had NO idea how many different ships were out there until I started the search for the Laffey and then the Ellis. The ship model manufacturing companies put the aircraft guys to shame. Luckily, I found a copy of the Schley...though after I ordered it, I was very worried, as I couldn't remember if the Ellis had four or three funnels. Luckily, she had four, same as the Schley. Strange how the same class of ship would have two different designs. I guess researching the time period and the exact ship you want is crucial. |
The three funnel versions are later conversions. They all started with four funnels. The three funneled ships had a boiler removed to increase fuel capacity and increase their range. That didn't happen until the 1940s.
Schley should be a good representation of the Ellis for at least the first half of her service life.
A tip- if you want to make a nice display try using some of the Plastruct sheeting for water. They make something called choppy water that looks pretty good with this scale. I comes clear so if you put a blue base material under it the effect is very nice. There is also blue colored plastic that you can get to turn greening with the right underlying material. You can buy it from their web site or at just about any hobby store that have model railroading stuff.