USS Portland LPD 27 queries

[Michael Morris]

I'm looking to make a 1/700 scale mini diorama of the recovery of the Orion capsule of the Artemis 1 space mission by USS Portland (LPD 27). I've identified that Hobbyboss's kit of USS New York (LPD 21) would probably be the best base model. However, I will still need a couple of extras to complete the set up.

Firstly I need to change the decals, any idea where I can get the correct number 27 to change the designation on the side of the ship?

Secondly I'm going to need some 1/700 scale dirigible boats to copy those shown in the picture linked below. Again, any idea where best to get these?

Thanks

 

[tmeyer]

I checked and found this source for hull numbers: https://www.ebay.com/itm/182803826231?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D7ecd6ac36b1248ee82e7ea28f5845739%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D173323872788%26itm%3D182803826231%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWeb&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1.

 

I don't know anything about them, though.

 

Tom

[spejic]

I would search Shapeways for the inflatable boats but it's conceivable to scratchbuild them too. I've built a couple. It's not too hard, if a little exacting.

[JohnWS]

5 hours ago, spejic said:

I would search Shapeways for the inflatable boats ...

Here's a couple of options.  There may be more at shapeways https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace/miniatures/ships?type=product&q=1%2F700+1%3A700

 

https://www.shapeways.com/product/E9PNTQ5WB/1-700-rhibs?optionId=64873913&li=marketplace

 

https://www.shapeways.com/product/TSHP83JWB/rib-zodiac-hurricane-1-700-scale?optionId=234020692&li=marketplace