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Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« on: November 14, 2019, 07:35:31 AM »
My Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09































This build was commissioned by Airfix for display at SMW 2019 (where the last six pictures were taken) and it's final home will be the Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre in Margate. The final picture shows the handover of the model to Darrell Burge of Airfix.

If anybody is interested in seeing an Airfix kit of QE Class aircraft carriers, let them know at pr@hornby.com

Dave
« Last Edit: February 03, 2021, 09:56:42 AM by davecov »
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Re: Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2019, 08:06:54 AM »
Scratchbuilt,,,  REALLY  :o    WOW

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Re: Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2019, 09:14:51 AM »
Brilliant job! :smiley: :icon_alabanza:
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Re: Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2019, 10:55:37 AM »
*low whistle* Damn, that's beautiful and impressive.

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Re: Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2019, 02:28:01 AM »
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

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Re: Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2019, 07:22:30 AM »
Simply stunning and deserves the main stage wherever it's displayed!

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Re: Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2019, 07:32:25 AM »
Scratchbuilt,,,  REALLY  :o    WOW

Like he said! Okay, gotta go find those knitting needles ...
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Re: Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2019, 05:06:21 PM »
Thank you all for your kind comments.

It makes suffering the stress of the build and gaining a few more grey hairs worthwhile!

Dave
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Re: Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2019, 05:53:37 AM »
that's awesome.  Great work

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Re: Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2019, 01:46:33 AM »
Outstanding!
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Re: Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2019, 04:57:35 AM »
Incredible, just incredible.

Re: Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2019, 07:22:47 PM »
Thanks lads.

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Re: Scratchbuilt 1/350 HMS Prince of Wales - R09
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2020, 09:42:14 AM »
Scratchbuilt,,,  REALLY  :o    WOW

AGREED!!! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: