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The next set of parts has arrived on schedule so more pictures to follow shortly  GilShapley attached the following image(s): Current Build:-
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
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Sorry for the delay in updating but had to order a replacement gear as the original did not turn smoothly and caused the model to jam. The problem was caused by the large engraved gear wheel around which the earth and moon revolve. The replacement works fine. Two weeks to get a replacement was acceptable. So far I am satisfied with the quality of this kit and by the time it is complete it will be a heavy beast Pictures attached The next delivery should be soon and I will update then GilShapley attached the following image(s): Current Build:-
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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Joined: 17/12/2013 Posts: 3,982 Points: 11,974 Location: NY, USA
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Joined: 22/03/2010 Posts: 2,065 Points: 6,295 Location: Gorleston-on-sea
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Absolutely fascinating!!! I have been following this with great interest!!   Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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Nicely done Gil  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Gil, So happy you got you`re part problem resolved. That looks like a nice kit, only wonder how you will keep it so shiny over the years to come. (Will be a pain to keep clean and un-tarnished) A good quality cover may be the answer. Keep up the good work I`m really enjoying this one.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Coming along nicely Gil, brings back fond memories of my own set! As regards keeping the shine, unless it's been changed from the first edition, all the brass components are coated in a very good quality lacquer, my own set is as shiny now as when first put together. All it needs is an occasional brush off with the soft brushes and a gentle rub with the polishing cloth, both of which came with the tool kit. Keep up the good work! Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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I love how completely different this is from anything else out there. Looking forward to more
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 Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/10/2012 Posts: 14 Points: 42 Location: UK
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A cautionary tale. It is indeed a spectacular model & i also find the magazines interesting. But Eaglemoss, my lord what a disaster this firm is. Having subscribed my first communication was an email saying issue was out of stock (needless to say payment was taken.) They then took 2 months payment at once for next 2 packs & still nothing arrived. After 6 weeks i got one issue because the guy at customer services felt embarrassed & sent direct. After another 3 weeks I got the 2 other packs & lo and behold a slip of paper saying certain issues were "out of stock" and would follow "later"
So I'm sort of upto issue 15, missing 2, unable to build much & very cheesed off. Such a shame a good product is let down by shambolic service.
My first partwork a Deagostini mp4 came every 4 weeks like clockwork so I guess I was lulled into a false sense of security
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
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MMMmmm Had a problem with part of the build, the large engraved toothed gear would not work as it should and had this replaced quickly by Eaglemoss However the last delivery had a note to say that issue there was a problem with issue 12 (13,14 and 15 I received) and I would get this with my next dispatch. Not sure if this means I will have to wait 4 weeks for the next delivery so will have to contact customer services. This does mean that I cannot proceed with the next part of the build. I do hope this is not a portent of things to come. This has all the makings of a different and interesting build. It is not a new build as I know that this was issued by Eaglemoss some years ago so they should have ironed out any supply issues. Will be an interesting phone call tomorrow  Current Build:-
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/10/2012 Posts: 14 Points: 42 Location: UK
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Issue 12 was one of the ones missing, the other was 7. "unexpected delay, next despatch' etc so looks like they forgot they had subscribers. Good luck on the call, in my experience customer services take an age to answer but do try to help with a slightly weary air of "we know it's crap but what can we do if we don't have any" vibe.
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Yep I got a note saying 12 was on back order and then got issue 11 with another part 9!! Phone call to CS and they said they will send one out, I can see this going south rapidly!!!!
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
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Seems I must wait till the December delivery for the missing issue 12 Back to the Arab Dhow which was on the back burner  Current Build:-
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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Joined: 27/01/2014 Posts: 5,060 Points: 14,980
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I really do hope your issues work themselves out, I had a bad experience with another of their builds whereby a part was still out of stock a year after it was meant to have been issued.
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Sorry to hear that your having problem with eaglemoss, the only dealings I have had with them was when I collected and built the endeavour.I ordered with a newsagent and picked it up every week,every issue arrived on time without fail and no pieces were missing, but I did read on forums that subscribers were having trouble and some people had to wait six months for the final issue, so it seems you pays yer money and takes yer chances. Man he took his time in the sun Had a dream to understand A single grain of sand He gave birth to poetry But one day will cease to be Greet the last light of the library...We were here!
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
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The missing number 12 arrived today on its own. W H Smith are upto issue 15 this week. i guess 16-19 will be on the way later in Dec
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/10/2010 Posts: 679 Points: 2,097 Location: Dorset
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Been away for a few days The missing issue 12 and up to issue 19 where waiting for me when I got back so building will recommence shortly Pictures to follow. I hope this will be the only glitch One odd point. A free tool kit was supplied with the current delivery, could have done with the allen keys sooner Current Build:-
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/10/2010 Posts: 679 Points: 2,097 Location: Dorset
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The instruction for the next part of the build where in the missing issue 12, which I now have received. Using parts from issues 12 - 16 Stage 2 Phase 3 can be completed. The is adding Mars and its two moons to the build. Construction is as before and the instructions are straight forward. Just the usual care to ensure the parts are in the correct orientation. The next stage of the build instructions are in issue 17 but before I can start this I need the parts from issue 20 which I do not have yet. Pictures attached. The planets are shown on the model but these are removed during build to avoid any chance of damage GilShapley attached the following image(s): Current Build:-
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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Got issue 12 and the replacement for 11 and now up to issue 19!! Hopefully Mrs Nem can start it now!!
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/10/2010 Posts: 679 Points: 2,097 Location: Dorset
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Seems odd we got up to issue 19 when we need issue 20 for the next part of the build?????? Phone call to CS on Monday me thinks Current Build:-
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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