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[Tug-Kenny RIP]

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.   

Ken


first batch .........

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

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

[warship1]

Thats a nice looking kit.

stu

[dan]

Hi Ken,
I also have this kit, and will be building it in the not too distance future.
However i will be motorising it 
i will be following thread closely. let us know if there are any problems with the kit

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

I started her today, Dan.    A lot of Grey bits.   

Let me get ahead a bit and I'll start a blog.

Ken

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

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

[keef666]

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.

[Wasyl]

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