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« Reply #60 on: July 22, 2009, 09:49:55 AM » |
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Here's another - this time in Australia! deadline for sale - 29.7.2009 (enlarged pic of stern - the deck chairs look a little strange!) http://www.graysonline.com/Lot.aspx?id=3820316 |
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« Reply #61 on: July 25, 2009, 09:56:11 PM » |
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enlarged pic of stern - the deck chairs look a little strange!)
It's not just the deck chairs that look wrong - the entire model doesn't look right!  Look at the shot of her foredecks - They look more like the QM than the QE2! |
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« Reply #62 on: August 05, 2009, 12:12:46 PM » |
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Ssh! Please don't say a word about this -
but It would be really Good to know whether there's
any hope of finding Any Thing (however small) to do with
QE2 in the other ships shops?
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« Reply #63 on: August 31, 2009, 03:28:58 PM » |
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Hi all I am new on here. On day I want to make a big model of QE2 but there are several other ships I want to model first. There are many company offering models of QE2 but most of them are wrong or rubbish . Take that Maritime replicas model he hasn't painted the bridge windows black and the funnel looks ? and he want $2000 for that get it wright and then may be some thing worth buying. The Airfix is good a bit small and an old version. The best kit a round is the one made by Gunze Sangyo It is at 1:450 scale and represents her from her 1972 to 1977. I have yet to see a ready made model of her that is correct.
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« Reply #64 on: September 01, 2009, 05:17:05 PM » |
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Luckily my uncle gave me years ago this paperbuilt QE2. It is a "Schreiber Bogen" Card modeling. I think it is still available. Have a look on their website. http://www.schreiber-bogen.com/Martin |
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« Reply #65 on: September 01, 2009, 06:04:34 PM » |
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>> Found today... http://www.maritimereplicas.com/details.php?id=21There are no lights - yet?! When I looked earlier, I think there was a price - and aren't these the same as the Models in the QE2 shop?<< My problem with this Maritime Replica model (besides the price..lol) is the slight inaccuracy on the stern end. As I recall, over the years, that area was redone ever so slightly. However it looks like these changes weren't implemented correctly on this model. Since it's a little hard to describe what I mean, here's a shot of the stern I found off a site. Does anyone else see what I mean?  Ron |
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« Reply #66 on: September 01, 2009, 10:03:52 PM » |
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The window frames look heavy / thick on the model and I think this distorts the look of the model.
There are some areas on QE2 which are a nightmare to model and the worst one is the funnel.All the photos of her you look up at the funnel and it look slim . On a model you look down and it looks fat so we think it is wrong even thought is is dimentially wright .This might be the case with the stern.
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« Reply #68 on: September 07, 2009, 02:34:11 PM » |
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That silver model was lovely, but I prefer realistic colours, looked glamorous enough though. Did anyone else notice, when looking at it closely that the markings on the forward end of the hull are distorted? It looked to me like they had been etched before the sides of the hull were bent to shape, the waterline and windows all looked very odd! Thankfully you had to get down and look which I doubt many people bothered to do, sadly I have an eye for these details, it did make me smile to see though!  |
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« Reply #69 on: September 09, 2009, 09:06:15 AM » |
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The builders' hull model built up and on display in Glasgow's Transport Museum.
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« Reply #70 on: September 11, 2009, 12:08:07 AM » |
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Yeah, that's the one I'd like to have  /\ |
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« Reply #71 on: September 12, 2009, 03:37:39 AM » |
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Me too but I'll settle for building one.
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« Reply #72 on: September 16, 2009, 11:37:48 AM » |
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Malcolm,
Re your mention of the the radio controlled model listing in the turns - it probably does not have the stabilizers. These make a huge difference in reducing the roll, but also reduce the list in the turns as well.
I have just pulled out the boxed Airfix 1:600 scale QE2 my lad bought home from the ship 2 years ago and noticed that the stabilizer fins all have their trailing edge facing fwd , not aft like they should be.
I'm just gonna have to stick them on the other way around - otherwise it would bug me every time I saw them
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« Reply #73 on: September 28, 2009, 07:59:01 PM » |
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I've been in the Queen Elizabeth II terminal a few times in the last few years and each time there has been a different model to the right just as you enter. The first 2 times it was the ship I was sailing on, QM2 and then QE2. Just this last August I found this pretty lady sitting there. I thought it was a builder's model, but I am not guessing not. Especially with the blue anti-fowling paint on the bottom.
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« Reply #74 on: September 28, 2009, 09:13:23 PM » |
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The same model, I believe, that we found there last year. Both Pia and I had a go at photographing it, and this link should lead to five pictures : http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=qe2+model+terminal&s=recHere is just one of them :  A model that always got a raw deal, as the sommeliers would set up their wine pre-ordering table right next to it, which meant that it was no longer easy to see... I hope it is still there! |
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« Reply #75 on: September 28, 2009, 09:51:26 PM » |
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It was there as late as the 29th of this last August.
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« Reply #76 on: September 29, 2009, 03:17:36 AM » |
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>> Found today... http://www.maritimereplicas.com/details.php?id=21There are no lights - yet?! When I looked earlier, I think there was a price - and aren't these the same as the Models in the QE2 shop?<< My problem with this Maritime Replica model (besides the price..lol) is the slight inaccuracy on the stern end. As I recall, over the years, that area was redone ever so slightly. However it looks like these changes weren't implemented correctly on this model. Since it's a little hard to describe what I mean, here's a shot of the stern I found off a site. Does anyone else see what I mean? Ron Ron, I noticed this area has been changed over the years as well. The deck was extended slightly. The original stern had a larger cut out area for the stern equipment. The stern cranes now extend through the aft deck and the area in between is filled with life rafts. Does anyone know when this modification was made? I could guess maybe it was during the refit after the Falklands Island War when extensive work was done back there. I need to cull through my files. Ken |
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« Reply #77 on: September 29, 2009, 06:28:04 AM » |
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Ron, I noticed this area has been changed over the years as well. The deck was extended slightly. The original stern had a larger cut out area for the stern equipment. The stern cranes now extend through the aft deck and the area in between is filled with life rafts. Does anyone know when this modification was made? I could guess maybe it was during the refit after the Falklands Island War when extensive work was done back there. I need to cull through my files. That area was extended in the 1990 Refit. Louis |
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« Reply #78 on: October 02, 2009, 10:40:02 PM » |
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« Reply #79 on: October 06, 2009, 11:20:21 AM » |
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Er, regarding the 'listing on her turns' mentioned somewhere above: She must be doing the scale equivalent of approximately 50mph going into these turns !! ...and you are surprised at there being some listing ??! *laughs* |
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« Reply #80 on: October 06, 2009, 05:48:42 PM » |
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The fact that at less than 90 degrees, she's still afloat....Well 'listed and righted' RC RMS QE2!  (There's more about this on page 2 of this thread) |
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« Reply #81 on: October 07, 2009, 03:08:31 PM » |
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Still, it's nice to see her 'at sea' again Chris. |
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« Reply #82 on: October 24, 2009, 10:44:12 AM » |
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my QE2 model in steel by CM manufactor i repaint the model
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« Reply #84 on: November 30, 2009, 09:15:29 PM » |
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« Reply #86 on: December 01, 2009, 03:21:44 AM » |
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Rob, you just jogged my memory here. My son received this very kit for Christmas last year as he had it on his wish list. We unfortunately have not yet built it. I think it is a decent rendering of the ship for the size and will be a fun father/son project to complete. My whole Cuanrd affair began with making the Revell Queen Mary model many years ago. |
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« Reply #87 on: December 01, 2009, 04:10:11 PM » |
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I think it is a decent rendering of the ship for the size and will be a fun father/son project to complete.
Be sure to use the color chart above! |
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« Reply #88 on: December 01, 2009, 09:31:03 PM » |
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Well, goodness me - I'm sure if you did the maths and scaled that RC model up you'd find the scale speed was closer to 100 knots than 40! Should be easy enough for the mathematically minded to calculate as it's just about possible to time how quickly that model covers it's own length, and we know that's a scale 963 feet...
As to the real thing listing while turning; it sure did - I remember being on the higher deck at the stern, looking down on the two jacuzzi tubs, and the water slopped over the sides of them for about 3 - 4 minutes during a turn.
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« Reply #89 on: December 02, 2009, 01:12:30 AM » |
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Waverley - Should have gone for the model. After all, one teddy bear looks pretty much the same as the next doesn't it?
Of course not! They all have their own character. Actually, the 1:350 Maritime replica one has two faults that I can spot at a quick glance. There is something between 8081 and 8001 that was not present on the ship itself (there was actually a gap) and the windows of 8183 are far too small. They would bug me. |
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« Reply #90 on: December 04, 2009, 04:09:08 AM » |
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Im looking to Purchase a QE2 Model, so Where would i now Buy one, A nice looking model, to scale, For not too much money, But obviously enough to make a decent looking model. Fairly decent size too? All the help will be appretiated!
Thanks, Matt
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« Reply #91 on: December 04, 2009, 06:44:43 PM » |
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hi Matt
Gunze Sangyo make a good version of her in 1:450 revell all so used the same tooling and put the same kit in there own box. Airfix do a 1:600 version. See my post on the top of this page it has a photo of my QE2
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« Reply #92 on: December 04, 2009, 09:57:13 PM » |
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I've answered my own earlier question; albeit with very approximate calculations.
I estimate that at 35 knots QE2 covers her own length in 15 seconds; as the model seems to cover it's own length in about 5 seconds, that's doing a scale speed of 105 to 110 knots which is about 120 land mph...!!
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« Reply #93 on: January 07, 2010, 11:18:46 AM » |
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Have you seen this? |
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« Reply #94 on: January 07, 2010, 03:30:49 PM » |
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Oh yeah, that's Tom... he works on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. He used my photos http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/stowaway2k/CunardQUEENELIZABETH2OriginalBuildersModel#of the builders model as a guide for his model, which was a private special order. Nice of him to give me a shout-out at the bottom of his second page of photos. Tom also built the display case which houses the famous cutaway model of Normandie, found in the Queen Mary. |
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« Reply #95 on: January 07, 2010, 04:45:22 PM » |
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Sorry folks but I have to ask:
Stowaway.. where the heck have ya been, man? Please MSG me privately.
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« Reply #97 on: February 16, 2010, 12:52:31 PM » |
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« Reply #98 on: February 16, 2010, 03:19:48 PM » |
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very nice.
I have the same kit. I am finishing mine as the kit but have made it rc. On the next one I am doing her as She left for the last time. How did you do the Funnel.
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« Reply #99 on: February 16, 2010, 03:26:54 PM » |
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Very well done, especially working the revisions from scratch. How long have you been a modeler? You are quite good.
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« Reply #100 on: February 16, 2010, 03:35:10 PM » |
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I'm also building the same kit but have neither the skill or the confidence to make the modifications to update her. It looks great. Well done! The only controversial thing I am doing is keeping the funnel with the original colour scheme! |
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« Reply #101 on: February 16, 2010, 06:52:55 PM » |
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VERY NICE MODEL Mathieu tres beau travail
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« Reply #103 on: March 10, 2010, 03:34:18 PM » |
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I got this model this week complete with lots of LED lights...she looks spectacular all lit up with the light pouring through the portholes...Ok its not a high spec model but at a metre long I love her to bits.....
I wonder if she knew she was sailing on the clyde again this week? She has come home at last!
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Every time I sailed on QE2 I was treated like a 'Princess.'
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There is a shop in devern that sells ship models and i cant for the life of me remeber whats it called but there was model of the qe2 that you could build in her old style with the old style funnel. for 16.99. i wished i bought it now, however rob i have that one model you have found in glasgo, you cna get it froma ny local or online model zone website
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« Reply #106 on: May 03, 2010, 03:58:36 PM » |
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A couple pictures of my 1:1250 scale QE2 models, two by Hansa and one by Mercator, showing the ship in 1969, 1982 and 1988   |
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« Reply #107 on: May 03, 2010, 10:59:18 PM » |
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well my QE2 hit the water for the first time to test the RC gear. She handled well in the bath. I hope to get her on open water in the next few days. There is still some more finishing to be done on her.
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« Reply #108 on: May 04, 2010, 06:00:35 PM » |
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Well got QE2 out on the lake today. Just like the real ship she has problems on her first sea trill ,nothing that can not be fixed.
here is a few photos to enjoy .you could all most think it is the real ship in some.
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« Reply #109 on: May 07, 2010, 10:43:31 PM » |
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Great photos of a great model John, well done! I'd love to see it for real. In fact I'd love to have it! I suspect I'd take more baths than showers if I owned such a thing I'm amazed how even its sitting on the water, and the waterline looks about right too. Are its propellors in proportion to the real ones? If so, it would be fun if their rpm was the same as the real thing! (but would it go?). |
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« Reply #110 on: May 07, 2010, 11:10:25 PM » |
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Hi Rob
Thank you for the nice words.
The props are a plastic version of the old 6 blade prop per 1987. On the model the are not very good at all resulting in high rpm not much movement. I have just ordered a pair of brass 15mm5 blade props. He does not do a 6 blade version. This should help improve top speed.
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« Reply #111 on: May 07, 2010, 11:39:58 PM » |
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If it was mine, i would love it to be realistic... with tiny propellors (relatively!) moving it slowly. i'd imagine the propellors might do BETTER when running slower... too fast and it would just all be cavitation and froth ..? QE2-87+ span hers at 72 or 144 rpm... any idea what the model's are doing?
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« Reply #112 on: May 08, 2010, 01:53:56 PM » |
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Hi Rob
I would love to fit a pair of 15mm 6 blade brass props but the do not exist as far as I know. The problem with the plastic props is there is no bite on them very shallow pitch if that so there very little thrust made.
Remember this model is 1:450 and water is still 1:1 so as with all scale models sailing does not scale down perfectly .I will let you know how the new props do. I hope to get them next week.
Why don't you have a go a Doing a QE2 kit to RC, it has to the 1:450 and not 1:600.
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« Reply #113 on: May 08, 2010, 02:02:28 PM » |
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Hi John
Those images are really good!
Well done and well made.
It looks as if it's taken hours of patience and practice!
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« Reply #114 on: May 09, 2010, 05:09:08 PM » |
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I love these models. Well done. There way better than mine. |
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« Reply #115 on: May 14, 2010, 07:24:38 PM » |
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If you didnt know any better the bottom photo of the model could very easily pass for an arial shot of the great ship herself in some ocean.
Both absolutely fasinating !!!
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From the moment you first glimpsed the Queen,
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« Reply #116 on: May 31, 2010, 11:06:29 PM » |
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Hi all
Well the first sea trials highlighted some problems.
I have fixed the rudder
I have put on some new brass props. Only 5 blade shame i could not find any 6 blade at 15mm.
Put in new ESC and a LIPO battery.
On the second trials she sailed better . She is still a bit glitchy but I will try to iron this out.
I have to also fix a lot of life boats.
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« Reply #117 on: May 31, 2010, 11:33:41 PM » |
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Is your QE2 a revell model? I love your model, she looks very sleek and regal. I have to admit its hard to keep my models tip top when the years go on. My QE2 is very hard to maintain and when the next refit comes I might let her have new parts fitted along with a new funnel like the ocurrent one and a new mast. The superstructure would need a refurbishment aswell.
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« Reply #118 on: June 01, 2010, 05:43:10 AM » |
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hi
Yes revell did do a version of this kit for a while. I think they borrowed the tooling from
gunze sangyo. Mine is a Gunze sangyo ,You can find them around if you hunt for a bit. They go for about the £30 to £40 on ebay
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I've placed an order for three new liners. Can't wait!
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