Now that the build is all but complete,can we expect a permanent stand to replace the temporary stand that was provided for the construction of the hull - If so when is it going to be available,and at what cost if any?

Any news on options for the display stand?

The only ones I've come accross is at CMB, and they are very expensive!
There does'nt seem to be many places selling them.

I've got a mahogany base and just need the mounts, so if anyone knows where I can them it would be much appreciated.

Cheers'
Jeff

This is my BIGGEST peeve about these part-works things.
When things that should be in them ( we pay enough for them ) are added extras at extra $$$$$ of course.
The victory stand, extra. (though the one they sent as a working stand does look good with a Teak stain.
The endeavour stand, extra. Not sure if the cutaway has one either.
The Bismarck stand, has a working stand (My Endeavour is sitting on that atm ) can't remember off hand.
The Lancaster bomber, ( a framed mirror ) 20 pounds extra, $40.00 AU and no rivet marker at least Bismarck and Endeavour had the nail pushers in them.
I don't get the fancy free gifts because I get mine through the newsagent but most of them aren't anything I haven't got the equivelent to anyway so though nice and useful not really important.
But PLEASE if a tool is needed for the build (the rivet marker wheel ) let us have it included.

Here you go Jeff..

An Offer/Order leaflet will be going out shortly, the stand will also be made available via the Online Shop.

The stock is anticipated in the next 3 weeks or so, cost is £19.99 (24.99 euros) includng Post/Packaging (allow 14 days for delivery).

Length 38.5cm, width 17.5cm and is complete with the HMS VIctory name plate.

The inclusion of a stand tends to vary from series to series/company to company, certainly the ModelSpace San Felipe, Yamato and Akagi series include a display stand.

As for including specific tools outside of basic tools needed, then I agree that they should be provided, though the Lancaster series is not a DeAgostini series, though I am aware that the DeAgostini 1/12 Spitfire series does include a rivet marking tool, (hopefully the series will be released in the future).

My little rant was a generalised one.
Just about all the part-works I've done or doing have little things that could be improved but I do still enjoy them. The stand for the Victory you show above looks good and I probably will end up getting it.
Just a bit annoying when you pay over a thousand dollars or pounds for something but don't get everything you need for it.
I'm 4 issues away from the end of the Lancaster, (much much building to do) do I keep the 30 bucks a fortnight that I spend on it? Or do I start another part works? Hmmm decisions decisions.

Nice stand Mr T, will be getting that once it becomes available.

Craig

Very nice.

How many parts does it come in?

John

errr this stand will be spread over 10 weeks,with a host of free gifts,
1.a pair of scissors(to cut the plastic bag,week 2.a pair of plastic glove to handle the varnished base,week 3.first part of stand,week four,a special bag for recycling the packaging,week 5.de-ag logo sticker to advertise the sovereign of the seas.week 6.2nd.part of stand,week 7.binder for the instructions and 100page intro in how to assemble a stand,week 8.application sheet for subscribing to sovereign of the seas,week 9.apology note for delay it will take 6months to despatch goods,week 10.an other apology note that they are out of stock.
admin and de-ag staff,this is just a light hearted dig,and please don't be offended,your services have been much improved and a pay rise is on the way to all admin staff for putting up with our moans over this last 21/2 years,love you all karl.