papa 695's HMS Illustrious

[papa 695]

I've wanted to do this for a while now so now I've got some glue I'm starting this. Got some figures on order and going to get some more aircraft for it, it's going to be a small ( ish ) diorama

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[Guest]

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[monica]

nice Ian , looks like alot of work on your hands,

[papa 695]

Made a start on it today got the lower deck painted and walls fitted

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[flyjoe180]

Nice choice Ian. Taking the Harrier theme to the next level

[Guest]

Fantastic choice!

Your "water" effects are always very nice, so I'm sure this one will be terrific

[Guest]

Very nice start Ian.

Rather you than me !

Laurie

[Guest]

Will be following with interest

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I built this 18 months ago, I must have had a damaged kit as it took 2 tubes of Zap- a Gap to get the hull to even look straight, but I'm sure you will do it more justice than I ever did. So I'll be sitting on the dock of the bay watching this ship sail away

Adrian

[papa 695]

Got the little inflatables painted and fitted

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[Guest]

Very nice Ian.

To help on scale Ian it may be an idea to put a pencil in the photos. It will just show your skills as this is a small scale model. (or is it large scale confusing ) ?

Laurie

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Nice one, progressing nicely.

If anyones after the kit Airfix have it on the site for £29.99 right now btw

Adrian

[Guest]

Look forward to seeing how this turns out, mine was so warped and ill fitting I gave up on it and binned it!

[papa 695]

Look forward to seeing how this turns out, mine was so warped and ill fitting I gave up on it and binned it!

Hi Steve the sides are a little warped but they don't look too bad but still plenty of work to do before I need to worry too much about that

[Guest]

Good it looks great when done but mine must have been a bad one.