- The Airfix Tribute Forum -

BAC · Last edited by BAC on Wed 17 Dec 2008 16:32 pm; edited 1 time in total

This weeks featured kit is one of Airfix's Classic ships, Scott's ship 'Discovery'.

(BAC)

Here's what it says in the History section,

Discovery 905/09255-5/09255
1/144 scale. Available from 1969 to 1977. Reissued in 1980 and from 1988 to 2001. R Humm

There isn't too much to say about this kit, but I don't think I've ever seen one built up. The moldings look crisp with many lifeboats, deck houses and masts to build, a bit like the Cutty Sark but with a funnel!

Here's some sprue shots,

Although on the side of the box it says 'Figures not included' that isn't quite true. You do get a couple of dog sled teams with drivers.
Neat!

Here's the instructions.

These instructions show you to use old style rubbery Shrouds that were preformed at the factory, but in the later box (like mine) they're not included. Instead it comes with the Heller rigging tool, a reel of thread (one is never enough) and a set of instructions on how to make the shrouds.

I might have a bash with this kit next year, but have you ever made one?

Cheers
_________________
If you can't Dodge it, Ram it!!!!!!!!

tempestfan · Posted: Wed 10 Dec 2008 17:20 pm Post subject:

Oh, a really doggy kit !
Given the availability details, I wonder if it was ever available in T4, T5 and/or T6 boxings (which a 1980 re-release would indicate). I can only remember seeing T3 and the late 80s white boxes.
_________________
Oh if I could just find the time to build ONE MORE model...

johnwalker · Posted: Wed 10 Dec 2008 17:36 pm Post subject:

I've been on the real one many times but I've never built the kit!

John
_________________
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The Man's the gowd for a' that.

Robert Burns 250th Anniversary 1759 - 2009

Flash Flash · Silver Star Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 2938

I really like making Classic ships there something really different and great to give to your mum!

_________________
Does this count as a new signature?

daniel7891 · Posted: Wed 10 Dec 2008 22:12 pm Post subject:

I have seen a couple of these. They really are something great to look at when it is all rigged and finished.
_________________
Cheers

Daniel

Obi-Jiff Kenobi · Green Star Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 259

Got one for a friend for Christmas, as he wanted to display it alongside a 1/144 Discovery space shuttle, which I gave him the previous year. He hasn't built either...
_________________
For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. Before the dark times - before the Empire...

stuzzar · Posted: Thu 11 Dec 2008 12:51 pm Post subject:

When I was a young lad I went on the real one, in those days it was on the Thames.

I did have the kit but oddly enough never built it

I wonder what happened to it

Perhaps it is up in the Parent's loft.

Cheers

Stu

feanor · Posted: Thu 11 Dec 2008 12:57 pm Post subject:

Obi-Jiff Kenobi · Green Star Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 259

feanor · Posted: Thu 11 Dec 2008 13:04 pm Post subject:

Av 'EEE never

Met Thee Pyrate KNig 'AfoRE Ye SwAb ? .....
_________________
Airfix Member 022... Jolly Boy.

Remember: 'The Dude Abides'...

'It's GOOD to be the King !'

Obi-Jiff Kenobi · Green Star Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 259

Murdo · Black Star Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 48

I built one. It was a great kit!

Looked the biz too.

Vostoc7 · Green Star Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Posts: 489 Location: UK

digitaljunior · Posted: Sat 14 Feb 2009 12:14 pm Post subject:

I really like the your idea of posting the spurs AND instruction sheets. It would help you make up your mind on a potential purchase.

_________________
Regards, Martin

Airfix Club Member 503035

Building : Falklands War Collection 1:72 (6 planes)
Hanger : Lancaster 1:72 from Battle of Britain gift set

XN923 · Bronze Star Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 1175

I have two of these and will build at least one at some stage. It will slightly make up for the fact that I am no longer in reach of the real thing. Taking her to Dundee never made much sense to me, given that she was so appallingly put together by the shipbuilders that she had to be extensively rebuilt before setting off for Antartica - hardly something for the shipyard to be proud of! Basing her at the Isle of Wight would have made more sense if she had to be moved at all, or possibly Woolverstone (she flew the flag of the Royal Harwich yacht club).

Still, apologies for the OT - seeing the 'featured build' inspires me to dust the kit off and start gluing.

feanor · Posted: Sun 22 Feb 2009 17:19 pm Post subject:

Ayup 923...

I never realised dhe had a funnel ! that's how observant i am.

Yes, it may be time for an extra-long 'Classic Ship' build. Trouble is, I'd want to build my Revell 'Ghost Shipp' AhARrr !

'For I Be A Pyrate KnIG' ! Huzzah ! for Thee PyRATe KNig !
_________________
Airfix Member 022... Jolly Boy.

Remember: 'The Dude Abides'...

'It's GOOD to be the King !'

XN923 · Bronze Star Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 1175

daniel7891 · Posted: Sun 22 Feb 2009 19:21 pm Post subject:

feanor · Posted: Sun 22 Feb 2009 19:22 pm Post subject:

Ayup 923...

The last time i read about Scott (note the capital 'S') It was the 'Ladybird' book of the journey in Junior School... must find another.. 'Thinks'... we could have an 'Explorer' build even...
_________________
Airfix Member 022... Jolly Boy.

Remember: 'The Dude Abides'...

'It's GOOD to be the King !'

johnwalker · Posted: Mon 18 May 2009 21:33 pm Post subject:

Andrew at the wheel of Discovery a couple of weeks ago:

The Discovery Point exhibition is fantastic, well worth visiting if you get the chance.

John
_________________
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The Man's the gowd for a' that.

Robert Burns 250th Anniversary 1759 - 2009