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Hi all, By pure chance i have acquired all 150 copies of Hachette Partworks 'Build the U96'. I was actually trying to find a complete Amati's Bismarck at the time, when i came across a lady selling the above on a well known internet auction. She had collected the series for her husband, who had sadly passed away before starting the build. She had all the issues, binders, and toolkit plus even the replica newspaper! She was willing to let the lot go for 1/6th the cost of the partworks. So a hearty 'thank you' goes out to the lady in question.  Anyway, this will be where i show my build diary. I need to sort the order of parts, as, although unopened, the magazine and parts were seperated (magazines were put into the folders, and parts bags put in seperate boxes). Wish me luck, as it's a HUGE build, and hopefully starting it soon. Regards Gray
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Hi look forward to your build of this ,should keep you busy a while ,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,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Hi Grey Found this on you tube 1 to 110 I think but the second link should take you to the rest;- https://www.youtube.com/...sElC_qVZkIXyvnKgbNHdJJy
Main links:- https://www.youtube.com/...arch_query=hachette+u96
There were some resin upgrades available at the time but not sure if any are still available. Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Captn
What a fantastic find matey.
I look forward to following you on your voyage with her and hope you get to finish it completely. Sadly, I had to discontinue my build just short of mid-way, but fortunately found another forum member who was pleased to take it on.
Anyway, calm seas and fair winds me heartie, and I'll stowaway in your dockyard and watch it progress.
Happy building
David
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Good luck with this one, its definately big.  I picked up a started version, but the gent who sold it was not well so the frame was out of line. I was lucky to be able to purchase replacement parts so I can start fron the beginning even though thats some way off.  Will be watching with interest. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Great to see another of these beasts going to get built will be watching. Al
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All the best Gray on your submarine voyage. Will be following and offering any hints and tips along the way if you need them. It's an absolute beast of a model at 1.4 metres long and when it gets to that length be sure to allow plenty of room when moving it around, otherwise you can unknowingly whack it into cupboards etc! I know, I've done that many times with mine, but she's a robust beast, so fair play!  Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Great find Gray hope you enjoy the build will be following with interest 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
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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mogwai wrote:Hi look forward to your build of this ,should keep you busy a while ,cheers mick. You’re not wrong there Mick, but at least having all the issues means that I can do it as and when, instead of waiting for them
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Thanks Andy. Yes I’d seen them on the net before I picked the kit up. Like they say, ‘a picture paints a thousand words’. Saw the upgrades on Graeme (pembergs) impressive build diary. Like you say, don’t think they’re available now, which is a shame 
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Nice find Grey. I look forward to seeing this come together. Mark
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Sticky Wickett wrote:All the best Gray on your submarine voyage. Will be following and offering any hints and tips along the way if you need them. It's an absolute beast of a model at 1.4 metres long and when it gets to that length be sure to allow plenty of room when moving it around, otherwise you can unknowingly whack it into cupboards etc! I know, I've done that many times with mine, but she's a robust beast, so fair play! Regards, Phil W. Thanks Phil Have read your build diary and it’s truly inspiring Hope I can do half as well Cheers Gray
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Thanks for looking in guys and the positive reaction Here are a few teaser photos of what i actually got. Build will start soon. Shame the torpedo room enhancements are no longer available but we will just have to make do with what we've got . The 4 cardboard boxes are brim full of parts, and still more in some of the binder! Glad i didn't have to wait 3 years to collect them all CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Love your preparation, you know you can't wait to dive in.
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Bet it was like christmas time when that lot turned up Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks for looking in guys Alan, you're right, but i have to make room for it. Got my Trinny, Spitty & Dhow to complete as well. And lets not forget i've got my Rossi bike coming too Busy times ahead Andy, you can say that again
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CaptnBirdseye wrote:Thanks for looking in guys Alan, you're right, but i have to make room for it. Got my Trinny, Spitty & Dhow to complete as well. And lets not forget i've got my Rossi bike coming too Busy times ahead Andy, you can say that again Sounds like you've been bitten by the dreaded modelling bug.... sorry to say it but there is no known cure.....  .. You can only relieve the symptoms by building.... Regards Alan
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Enjoy your build though I am sure you will. I will really have to get back to mine sometime.
Graeme
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pemberg wrote:Enjoy your build though I am sure you will. I will really have to get back to mine sometime.
Graeme Yes, come on Graeme I know you're a busy man, but i can only plagiarise your build so far unless you get it finished
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