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 Hi All Well after many months of scratch building some headaches and pure joy as I watched this come together and can now say the build part is over apart from painting the two figures. I still have to fit the R/C but that shouldnt take long. A few notes:- The ships bell is now fitted at the rear of the bridge area where the helmet brackets are situated. If your wondering where the anchor is well they would not carry one when on patrol so all you can see is the rope and its shackle on the deck. The captain is first shown in the main observation station and then on his bridge. If you feel like taking something like this on then good luck but be aware that all you get is a fibreglass hull and a plan of the S80 type with the old style bridge if you want the later skullcap bridge you will need to source plans. The build will include scratch building everything from the deck up but I did also buy a fittings kit for it that included the guns, torpedo's ect. Would I do it again and the answer is yes there is nothing more satisfying than creating parts just using a plan and some bits of wood and plasticard. Hope you have enjoyed watching this come together as much as I have enjoyed building the beast. The last picture is of the fibreglass hull from right at the start of the build Andy  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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I`ve already said in your diary it`s absolutley awesome  your skills in modeling are second to none  its a credit to you Andy regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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You've done a fabulous job Andy, your efforts have produced a superb build....  .. Very well done.... Regards Alan
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A truly stunning build Andy and it will look amazing on the water Rgd Martyn Building ?
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A fabulous result Andy, a real credit to your skills Al
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Absolutely stunning build Andy, she will look awesome on the water!
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Thanks everyone for looking in and your comments and good luck to all who are in the build of the year competition Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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It's been really fun following this build and seeing the skill used scratch building all the parts resulting in a flawless and stunning finish. Outstanding job Andy!!
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Excellent work, I look forward to seeing some pictures of it on the water.
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Brilliant job Andy, she looks superb. Can't wait to see her on the water.
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That`s a cracking finish. Gonna need a large stretch of water to really open it up though. Waiting in anticipation for the video. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Andy. Stunning Build. very well done. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
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Hi looks fantastic, going to be great on the water. Happy sailing cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
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Small update added some crew arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice final addition Andy
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Now it looks even better Andy superb job with the figures nice touch regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Thanks for looking in and your comments gents Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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The crew addition certainly adds to it, looks great.
Al
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