H.M.S Warspite

[Alan 45]

Outstanding build Alan loving it.John

Thanks john I appreciate it

[eddiesolo]

Yes the sea is silicone with white paint for the tips of the waves I think you gave me the advice about using that when I posted my Yamato build

Yeah, I'll take credit for it mate lol.

I have a vintage Airfix 1/72 E-boat, mid 70's version, untouched. It is the largest model boat they do and can be made RC with micro electronics.

Si

[Alan 45]

Yeah, I'll take credit for it mate lol.I have a vintage Airfix 1/72 E-boat, mid 70's version, untouched. It is the largest model boat they do and can be made RC with micro electronics.

Si

Cool do you ever think you'll get it made ?

There used to be a modellers club that used to use the pond where I lived in the seventies some of the boats they sailed there where fantastic

[eddiesolo]

Cool do you ever think you'll get it made ?There used to be a modellers club that used to use the pond where I lived in the seventies some of the boats they sailed there where fantastic

I doubt it mate to be honest, I have two RC boats now and even as a static I have nowhere to put it. It is a very early version as the same artwork in the white box has new on it then they changed it all for the version now, my model predates the 1976 version.

Si

[Alan 45]

I doubt it mate to be honest, I have two RC boats now and even as a static I have nowhere to put it. It is a very early version as the same artwork in the white box has new on it then they changed it all for the version now, my model predates the 1976 version.Si

What's the quality like ?

[eddiesolo]

What's the quality like ?

Not too bad really, the plastic is good quality and the detailing is okay for Airfix. The box is battered slightly and the contents bag has been opened to have a look at the pieces then it was boxed up and put away. To RC this you're looking at £80 so is way out of my price range.

Just checked and it is a series 10 and the catalogue number dates it to either 1977 or 1978, so not before 1976, my mistake. It is over 17'' long when made up so a fair size.

Si

[Alan 45]

Not too bad really, the plastic is good quality and the detailing is okay for Airfix. The box is battered slightly and the contents bag has been opened to have a look at the pieces then it was boxed up and put away. To RC this you're looking at £80 so is way out of my price range.Just checked and it is a series 10 and the catalogue number dates it to either 1977 or 1978, so not before 1976, my mistake.

Si

£80 can you buy the components separately ?

I reckon it's a classic

[eddiesolo]

£80 can you buy the components separately ?I reckon it's a classic

That is separately, you need all those to get the thing to work, can be done as Dean's Marine have a you tube vid of the same model bombing around a pond.

I am thinking of getting shut as I probably won't make it up, dunno as it a new version is £25+, these versions go for anything from £20 upwards.

Si

[Alan 45]

That is separately, you need all those to get the thing to work, can be done as Dean's Marine have a you tube vid of the same model bombing around a pond.I am thinking of getting shut as I probably won't make it up, dunno as it a new version is £25+, these versions go for anything from £20 upwards.

Si

Shame your selling it but stick it on evilbay you never know some modellers co for that classic look even if they never build them they collect them you might make a pretty penny on this

[eddiesolo]

Shame your selling it but stick it on evilbay you never know some modellers co for that classic look even if they never build them they collect them you might make a pretty penny on this

It is doing nothing in the stash,so can sit there a bit longer.

Si

[Alan 45]

It is doing nothing in the stash,so can sit there a bit longer.Si

Like most of us we build a stash of builds , I started about 18 months ago and I still have kits from then I don't know if I will ever get to build most of them but maybe my son will take up the mantle once he has kids of own

[Guest]

Bit late .... Great build..... Nuff said !!!

[Alan 45]

Cheers Colin I appreciate it

[flyjoe180]

Stunning work Alan, great build with no doubt

[Alan 45]

Thanks joe glad you like it it's much appreciated