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Title: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: adam_goodin on January 06, 2008, 05:06:42 pm
Hi all,
I'm new to this site, infact its my first post haha  ::)
 I'm currently building HMS Zulu the tribal class g.p frigate from Deans Marine...But, I'm looking into building a 1/96th model of the modern day Illustrious. I've seen 1 or 2 hulls around but can anyone help me as I'm looking fro somewhere/someone who could do some mouldings of the bridge/superstructure, funnels etc. And any fittings i may need etc. ??  ???
Thanks very much and i hope to speak soon! ;D
Adam.
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: DickyD on January 06, 2008, 05:41:08 pm
 Contact  Paul @ PSShips@aol.com  he does the Illustrious.

His web sites are

 www.psships.com

and

 www.sirmarmodelships.com
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: Shipmate60 on January 06, 2008, 05:43:34 pm
Fittings are on:   http://www.sirmarmodelships.com/shownonsirmar.asp?ID=55

Bob
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: adam_goodin on January 07, 2008, 09:41:16 am
Thanks guys, found some good information there. The only thing i'm concerned about now is the decks as i haven't scratch built any deck before, although I have contacted psships about this.
 Any suggestions perhaps?
Thanks again  ;D
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: KenP on January 07, 2008, 03:45:43 pm
Try contacting a guy called Sid Griffiths at sidofftl@aol.com
He's a friend of mine and is sec of The Surface Warships Association and has built a large carrier, I think it is Illustrious

KenP
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: adam_goodin on January 07, 2008, 09:18:48 pm
Thanks Ken,
 I have now made various e-mails etc etc, so hopefully i can kick the ball rolling from here on in!!
Any info. would be great. Thanks again to all of you so far. I've never come across so many helpful people  ;D O0
Adam
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: anzio on January 09, 2008, 02:05:33 pm
Hello Adam 

Here is the llink to my photo bucket site with picture of my HMS Nubian sister ship of the Zulu and HMS Invincible.

http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff7/anzio_photos/ (http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff7/anzio_photos/)

Andy
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: anzio on January 10, 2008, 02:04:49 pm
(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff7/anzio_photos/pic002.jpg)

Andy
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: adam_goodin on January 10, 2008, 05:37:38 pm
Thanks Andy, some great pics there, great looking ships too!  O0
 I'm looking forward to the build now!! haha
Adam
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: Turnberry on January 11, 2008, 10:59:47 am
Hi Adam,
            
I have a part built 1/96 scale model of the Harrier Carrier HMS ILLUSTRIOUS. The flight deck & superstructure have been built to a high standard. It has all the fittings packs, including the running gear set. Also I have all the Plans including the additional detail ones, dozens of high quality photos of all aspects of the ship & a couple of books on the type. Also has plenty of Sea Harrier FRS1's & a couple of Sea Kings. In fact everything you would need to build a Harrier Carrieras built. I had to intended to complete this model & not sell it as it, has set me back shed loads of cash. However other commitments mean I maybe tempted to sell on at the right price!! I have not decided on a price but will let it find its own level. I can be contacted at Gdsearch67@aol.com

                                   Regards
                                            Graham
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: Turnberry on January 11, 2008, 11:32:31 am

Hi Adam,
            
I have a part built 1/96 scale model of the Harrier Carrier HMS ILLUSTRIOUS. The flight deck & superstructure have been built to a high standard. It has all the fittings packs, including the running gear set. Also I have all the Plans including the additional detail ones, dozens of high quality photos of all aspects of the ship & a couple of books on the type. Also has plenty of Sea Harrier FRS1's & a couple of Sea Kings. In fact everything you would need to build a Harrier Carrieras built. I had to intended to complete this model & not sell it as it, has set me back shed loads of cash. However other commitments mean I maybe tempted to sell on at the right price!! I have not decided on a price but will let it find its own level. I can be contacted at Gdsearch67@aol.com

                                   Regards
                                            Graham
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: adam_goodin on February 17, 2008, 12:28:23 pm
Hi guys,
 not posted for quite some time, so just an update.
I have the plasticard now from evergreen, enough for what is needed. The hull should be here within the week coming and all i need is timbers. So as soon as i get some start to it i will post up some pics of the build.
 Cheers..Adam. 8)
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: Rex Hunt on June 08, 2008, 07:51:23 pm
Can't help wondering how 'Lusty' is coming along?
Rex
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: 6705russell on June 12, 2008, 03:29:35 pm
Me too,

 i am attepmting to refurbish the one i have and start to add fittings over time.

Russ
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: Roger in France on June 12, 2008, 07:12:38 pm
You'r quite sure that ladder won't fall?

Roger in France.
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: 6705russell on June 12, 2008, 09:25:16 pm
Errrr yes quite sure Roger  :D

( I think)

Russ
Title: Re: HMS Illustrious...
Post by: Rex Hunt on June 12, 2008, 10:54:55 pm
Must have been modelled on a wet day!
Just look at the water on that deck!

Keep up the good work.......

Next project......Hermes!

Rex