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TopGun · Posted: Thu 18 Jun 2009 22:05 pm Post subject:

I've been on board Illustrious when I did my Trident work experience at Portsmouth Naval Base back in 1995
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Paddy O'Irishman · Posted: Fri 19 Jun 2009 01:08 am Post subject:

When I was four years old, my Dad, who had a lot of friends in the Royal Navy at that time, managed to get us aboard HMS Vanguard just before she was sold off for scrapping. To this day, it's still the most awe inspiring day of my life. The only downside of that day was Dad took loads of photo's,,, of me, not the ship, so the only pics I've got are of me looking up at the camera and all you can see of the ship is some deck planking, oh well, such is life.
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dockyard matey · White Star Joined: 06 Jun 2009 Posts: 50

paddy not looking to upset anyone , the joke in the rn at the time of the falkland war was that invincible would recieve the burma star medal . i would think an awful lot of guys in the navy at the time would admit we nearly came in second . as for a profesional navy , all my photos etc came of the wall after the iranian fiasco and to think that that was'nt the first time .
anyway guys enjoy your modelling is what it's all about.

dockyard matey · White Star Joined: 06 Jun 2009 Posts: 50

Humble pie time , having seen lots of images of 'Illustrious' it's a nice looking kit

definatley looks better than the real thing .
It certainly looks a bargain when compared to the 'Repulse' .
That said , my old photos won't be going back on the wall .

Happy modelling cheers John ..

DavidH · Posted: Thu 06 Aug 2009 13:33 pm Post subject:

Saw the Illustrious for the 1st time in the flesh on Sunday. She is in the midst of a refit and looking a bit sorry for herself with a big tent over the rear of the flight deck. All three of the class were there, with the Ark in dry dock being refitted as well. The star of the day for me was HMS Daring though. Very nice looking ship and one that I hope that Airfix will tool in 1/350th one day.

It's a nice looking kit at a good price, but I am still going to wait to see if they release an 1982 HMS Invincible version.

Ratch · Posted: Wed 09 Sep 2009 21:13 pm Post subject:

Some more pix to whet your appetite

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orionv · Posted: Wed 09 Sep 2009 21:19 pm Post subject:

arrrgggggghh magnifique.

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

Looks great. I want it and I want it now!

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Ratch · Posted: Sun 13 Sep 2009 20:53 pm Post subject:

FrankS · Posted: Tue 15 Sep 2009 17:31 pm Post subject:

Well,

I know I´ll get it as soon as it gets out, plus the WEM PE - nice birthday present from my modeling pals!

Until then ... the stash is way large enough

Frank

Operation Grandby · White Star Joined: 05 Sep 2009 Posts: 69

Hey franks try www.wonderlandmodels.com
in Edinburgh. the gift set is due out in Oct.

Ratch · Posted: Wed 23 Sep 2009 15:56 pm Post subject:

Wonderland have a reputation for dodgy 'release' dates

What are those choppers

Seakings

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Beaufighter · Posted: Wed 23 Sep 2009 16:41 pm Post subject:

Amazon reckon it's out on 22 December. Interestingly, Amazon's indicated price is £7 more than that stated on the Airfix website. I predict that Amazon's will turn out to be the more accurate forecast.
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Ratch · Posted: Wed 23 Sep 2009 16:44 pm Post subject:

Can we keep speculation about release dates in Unofficial News of the Sprues

or they'll end up as more inaccurate/distorted rumours

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Operation Grandby · White Star Joined: 05 Sep 2009 Posts: 69

I have a question has anyone built a 1:96 scale version of this model? I see she is in dock at Faselane at the moment.

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Operation Grandby · White Star Joined: 05 Sep 2009 Posts: 69

Jecobin do the plans for the boat which you can either scratch build the hull or can get the GPR hull from Fleetscale with the packs to complete the boat once finished building it measures out to 219cm long you can either put an engine in and sail it or keep it as a static model.

Rigid · Yellow Star Joined: 18 Sep 2008 Posts: 221 Location: WSBA

Looks lovely.
But I'm a 1/600 man - boohoo
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Steven Pietrobon · Posted: Mon 05 Oct 2009 04:54 am Post subject:

Me too! I hope Airfix do a tool in 1/600.
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