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Hi everyone, this is my first post, im a real beginner to model ships, i have experience with building wood rc planes so i hope to be able to produce something half decent. Although my recent effort of a mantua golden star failed at the planking stage, i just couldnt get my head around the poor instructions, anyway firstly after a bad experience trying to order a L Hermione from model space i am a little bit nervous of ordering a victory full kit, can anyone tell me if i order this kit that all the packs will be delivered, i dont really want to spend 699 gbp to find they are waiting for packs to come in or worse discontinued. thanks
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Hi and welcome to the forum. Its probably a good thing that you didnt get L'Hermione as its not a ship build for a novice. The victory will be the better build with its instructions that are designed for the novice builder, as for stock we cant check that until tuesday to give an answer. Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
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Hi thanks for the answer, well i got the l hermione from amazon and will be here weds, i did check the instructions and they look very good indeed but i wont attempt it if i dont feel confident. There is alot of video and information regards the victory and would like to build it but it feels like i may be too late for the party lol.
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Hi there are no plans to stop selling the Victory as its still one of our best sellers and having asked for a check on stock have just been replied that we have full stock. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
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Thats great news thankyou. Can i ask, it says that this victory is a new version and much improved from the previous version, are they referring to the del prado version, i remember that there was del prado hms bounty and victory series, are the two companies related [deagostini, delprado] i tried an internet search but have not found any info.
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Hi its nothing to do with the Del-Prado kit/company there victory was a 1/100 scale the DeAg version is a different scale at 1/84 and a completely new kit. Are you getting the paint set and copper tiles for the Victory as well. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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DelPrado has no connection whatsoever to DeAgostini and in fact DelPrado went bust a number of years ago.
The DeAgostini Victory is unique in terms of its Ships boat content, figure set and the optional Cutaway which also has a figure set, there is no similar kit other than the Artesania Victory which spawned the design of the DeAgostini Victory, again the kit content is not the same and the DeAgostini version having the additional items and excellent instructions that make it possible for the novice to undertake such a complex build.
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
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arpurchase wrote:Hi its nothing to do with the Del-Prado kit/company there victory was a 1/100 scale the DeAg version is a different scale at 1/84 and a completely new kit.
Are you getting the paint set and copper tiles for the Victory as well. i would certainly get those yes, not point in hours of building to skimp at the end, although i would be super chuffed if i got that far 
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Tomick wrote:DelPrado has no connection whatsoever to DeAgostini and in fact DelPrado went bust a number of years ago.
The DeAgostini Victory is unique in terms of its Ships boat content, figure set and the optional Cutaway which also has a figure set, there is no similar kit other than the Artesania Victory which spawned the design of the DeAgostini Victory, again the kit content is not the same and the DeAgostini version having the additional items and excellent instructions that make it possible for the novice to undertake such a complex build. I see thanks for the info, im looking forward to starting this model but i know when it comes to planking i will probably lose what hair i got left, but i hate to be beaten and am determined to complete a kit!
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Rank: Administration       Groups: Registered, Forum Support Team, Administrators, Global Forum Support Team, Moderator, Official Builds Joined: 09/11/2012 Posts: 8,190 Points: 23,658 Location: East midlands
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Welcome to the forum and good luck with your Victory build.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
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delboy271155 wrote:Welcome to the forum and good luck with your Victory build. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Thanks Delboy. im looking forward to getting into it, hopefully i can post some pics of the progress.i have my work bench and all the tools i need on standby
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Hi Ya (do you have a name BTW)
As someone not linked to DeA, I can certainly recommend the Victory for a novice build. Although, strictly speaking it isn't, will all the help available and brilliant instructions, it provides a satisfying challenge for a novice, as I am.
I don't think there is a better buy on the market. Good luck.
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Welcome to the forum, great to have you with us.... Good luck with your build, there's a wealth of knowledge and experience on this forum for you to tap into should you need it..... Regards Alan
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Hi!
I'm newbie too. Nice to meet everyone here!
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
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Hi driver, im sure we will learn alot from these guys, i been watching build videos and reading build diaries, and thats before the models have turned up, there is a wealth of knowledge and experience here
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Welcome both of you to the forum look forward to seeing yours builds progress on here. Al
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
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z8000783 wrote:Hi Ya (do you have a name BTW)
As someone not linked to DeA, I can certainly recommend the Victory for a novice build. Although, strictly speaking it isn't, will all the help available and brilliant instructions, it provides a satisfying challenge for a novice, as I am.
I don't think there is a butter buy on the market. Good luck. yes my name is Andre, im from Portsmouth Hampshire, and yes i have been on the Victory many times although my childhood memory of the ship is a lot better than its current state
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Welcome to the forum Andre I must admit the Victory dose look sad without her top masts  I had a trip there a couple of months ago Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Martyn Ingram wrote: Welcome to the forum Andre I must admit the Victory dose look sad without her top masts I had a trip there a couple of months ago Martyn hi Martyn, to be honest if it were just the masts it wouldnt bother me so much as i have seen them down before for maintenance, what bothers me is all the saftey lit up signs everywhere and the below decks lighting, also they have put random objects in places they would never have been, so its more like a museum than a ship. i remember [ im afraid] late 70s and 80s going aboard and you could really feel the atmosphere now it seems like a well lit office! well maybe not that extreme but hopefully you understand what i mean. health and safety 
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Yep you are definitely right there plus there are random people on their who don't interact with the visitors . The Victory museum is worth a visit Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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