Model Boat Mayhem
Sales, Wants & TRADERS => Whats in the box? => Topic started by: Tug-Kenny RIP on June 09, 2010, 10:54:27 am
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Thanks to Dicky D's recommendation, I have bought this Airfix Kit of the Aircraft carrier, HMS Illustrious.
My shop had them on offer for £42 so I couldn't refuse. I show the contents of the box below after examining them.
The ship is 20 inches long, so for me, I can put it in my pocket. Should make into a nice little ship if done carefully with magnifying glasses. My original thought was to use it as a master for an enlarged scratch build, but looking at the parts I should think this was a job for life.
We'll see how it goes. 8)
Ken
first batch .........
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Second batch.
I shall of course not be using the glue supplied, but the ever faithful 'Plastic weld'. You do get a section of paints with as well, so it should all be there. and NO, I won't be motorising it as it might sink. (don't want to increase my reputation eh !!)
ken
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Thats a nice looking kit.
stu
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Hi Ken,
I also have this kit, and will be building it in the not too distance future.
However i will be motorising it O0
i will be following thread closely. let us know if there are any problems with the kit
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I started her today, Dan. A lot of Grey bits. :}
Let me get ahead a bit and I'll start a blog.
Ken
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Blog now completed in the Warships department.
Total build time a few hours each day. (didn't want to rush it !!)
Lovely to put together. Well manufactured piece of gear.
(ideal for a Hospital bed as you want for nothing except cutters, file and glue) :}
Ken
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I believe White Ensign has an etched brass set out for this kit, priced at £54.00, its got everything to super detail it including the railings, i still haven't got mine, even though i have been wanting one for the last year and a half, but as things are at the moment i thing its over priced, never mind the etched set, don't know maybe its me, but i think model kits are getting too dear.
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There,s still bargains to be had on ebay,..last week a Tamiya 1/350 Bismarck went for £21,its just a case of being on at the right time,just the other day I got a MFA tracker,..American coastguard,complete with all Rc gear for £102 the kit alone is nearer £150 then there,s the 2 x torpedo 800,s, 2x prop shafts,props,extra fittings kit,battery,+ 2ch tx and rx, its 48in long x 13in
and alsol ast week one that i missed by a whisker,an Italeri S100 with 3 x Propshop propellers,these alone were £39,the whole kit went for £47
Wullie