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1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« on: July 10, 2015, 07:33:17 pm »

I went on Tuesday to pick up her from Francis in Devon and now starting a refurbishment program to get her fit again for the water even attempt another world record. She holds the record of 121miles travelled in 24Hrs which she did in 2002 and next year we are looking at attempting to cross the solent and back from Portsmouth to Ryde. Anyway we have started by stripping her superstructure of accessories to build new structures.
 
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2015, 07:50:25 pm »

Lovely boat, my brother served on Southampton went for a trip around the Isle of white on her, good fun :-) Was the record shown on Supermodels ? Looking forward to seeing her completed. Keep up the good work Dan.
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2015, 08:05:06 pm »

Hi Dan that's brill yes it was on supermodels
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2015, 08:48:38 pm »

Thought it was, got it on dvd somewhere im sure  :-))
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2015, 08:49:44 pm »

If you find it you couldn't burn me a copy could you
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2015, 08:57:17 pm »

Absolutly  :-)) pm me your address & i'll do you a set. I have both series i think :-)
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2015, 08:57:56 pm »

Brill thanks will do itnow
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2015, 09:02:07 pm »

That is great going for a model. Some of my frineds find it diifficult to get their boat going on the bench by the pond without even getting it wet:O)

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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2015, 01:10:17 pm »

Found the DVD's send me your address & I'll get them off to you.  :-))  Picture from her tv days :-)
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2015, 01:12:23 pm »

That's brill I have sent you my address cheers mark
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2015, 02:20:23 pm »

Special Weapons Division of the Display Team have been contracted to develop HMS Gloucesters weapons fit...expect no updates on the forum on this subject...but maybe some cool photos when finished...whooooosh :}
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2015, 07:32:10 pm »

http://youtu.be/_9-LjeoOpeM


Good vid for pointy bit and sea dart detail.
As an added bonus, the missile does not really leave the vessel so it is in keeping with club rules Mark ;)
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2015, 09:29:13 pm »

http://youtu.be/_9-LjeoOpeM


Good vid for pointy bit and sea dart detail.
As an added bonus, the missile does not really leave the vessel so it is in keeping with club rules Mark ;)

Cool burn-up - I used to have a SeaDart seeker head stood in the corner of my office many years ago.  That part was over 5' tall on its own.
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2015, 10:10:25 pm »

I blame that misfire on the incorrect lighting of the blue touch paper by the designated Junior/MUPPET WE.
And yes, we did get the odd one fall for that windup
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2015, 09:06:02 am »

If you find it you couldn't burn me a copy could you


Type 82 I sent you a set of dvd's of both series of Supermodels, did you receive them ok ?
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Re: 1:32nd Type 42 destroyer HMS Gloucester restoration
« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2015, 09:14:19 am »

Hi Dan sorry been hectic with work and family, yes I received Friday thank you ever so much

Mark
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