Jetgrob Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Does anyone make a County Class Destroyer circa 1982. I am wanting to build HMS Antrim fo the 30th anniversary of the Falklands ln 1/700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Does anyone make a County Class Destroyer circa 1982.I am wanting to build HMS Antrim fo the 30th anniversary of the Falklands ln 1/700. The only kit I can think of ,is the old Airfix 600th one, but nothing in 700th(or 350th) Which is a pity ,they were good looking ships. Cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Waveline used to produce a resin 1/700 County,they released a number of versions of the class.Although I've not seen their County their HMS Barham and USS Tennessee are rather good. I believe the County kits are no longer in production but occasionally you do see them on E-bay. By the way I understand Waveline are part of Pit road. There was also a British company Skytrex or Meridian? who used to produce a number versions of the class in white metal. I am almost sure one was of Antrim or Glamorgan as in 1982, they were also in 1/700. Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike McCabe Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 A Waveline County went on ebay a couple of weeks ago for £205, so they are pretty rare. Skytrex did a couple of kits, can't remember which exactly but they are also out of production. At the moment the only option is for the old Airfix in 600 as Phil said. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Watch this space. I have information from a new company that they are currently designing a County in 1/350. They're just undecided which era to release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) Thats brilliant news ,Dave.I hope it isn`t "stillborn" as per the Cruiseline fiasco. Thanks Phil Edited May 30, 2012 by Phil Reeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamwalker Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Watch this space. I have information from a new company that they are currently designing a County in 1/350. They're just undecided which era to release. "They're just undecided which era to release" which tells us what? 1 they will bring out a late fit kit 2 it will be resin 3 it will cost lots off£s. 4 they will not consult us modellers so it will have bad errors " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thats brilliant news ,Dave.I hope it isn`t "stillborn" as per the Cruiseline fiasco.Thanks Phil I don't think it will be. They are soon to be releasing several frigates from the 60's then the County. Start saving Phil as it looks like there's about to be a wave of British frigates and destroyers coming our way over the next year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I don't think it will be. They are soon to be releasing several frigates from the 60's then the County. Start saving Phil as it looks like there's about to be a wave of British frigates and destroyers coming our way over the next year or two. The Futures Orange??? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The Futures Orange???Phil Nope, the future is closer to home. I can't say too much more at the mo as I don't want to put any more pressure on the chap doing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Whoever it is ,I wish them all the luck in world! Cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 PM sent Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetgrob Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Obviously if I had a vote I would go for HMS Antrim circa 1982. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike McCabe Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I don't think it will be. They are soon to be releasing several frigates from the 60's then the County. Start saving Phil as it looks like there's about to be a wave of British frigates and destroyers coming our way over the next year or two. Are they all planned for 1/350 do you know? MIke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I can think of someone very close to home going to offer a Type 41 frigate HMS Leopard in 1/350. Time to check out the internet too easy to inform on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Are they all planned for 1/350 do you know?MIke Yes, from what I've been told they will be 1/350 I can think of someone very close to home going to offer a Type 41 frigate HMS Leopard in 1/350. Time to check out the internet too easy to inform on him Don't let on too much Garry, I think he's under enough pressure as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I've been given the go ahead to release the name of the company that is due to release the first County class destroyer in 1/350. It's Atlantic Models, probably better known as Peter Hall who designs the etch and intsructions for White Ensign Models. Also due out soon is HMS Leeds Castle. I think we need to support Peter in his efforts and I hope the models do well so that we see more British ships on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) I've been given the go ahead to release the name of the company that is due to release the first County class destroyer in 1/350. It's Atlantic Models, probably better known as Peter Hall who designs the etch and intsructions for White Ensign Models. Also due out soon is HMS Leeds Castle. I think we need to support Peter in his efforts and I hope the models do well so that we see more British ships on the market. Completely argee,I`ll be buying one(or two).Looking forward to seeing the resin!! Cheers Phil Edited June 9, 2012 by Phil Reeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 HMS Leeds Castle I'll like one of these, should've loads of photos if Ican find them from the last fews years if I've the right Leeds Castle. Also Dumbarton Castle now both with Bangladesh Navy. Will need to start saving for county class destroyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Pete Hall has posted an update on Steelnavy,I shall have to get saving !! http://members.boardhost.com/Warship/msg/1339795705.html Cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I've been given the go ahead to release the name of the company that is due to release the first County class destroyer in 1/350. It's Atlantic Models, probably better known as Peter Hall who designs the etch and intsructions for White Ensign Models. Also due out soon is HMS Leeds Castle. I think we need to support Peter in his efforts and I hope the models do well so that we see more British ships on the market. Hi Dave, I've just sent Peter a request to be added to his list for a County Class destroyer. During the Falklands conflict, various ships were providing fire support for our attacks on Mt Harriet and Two Sisters on the night/morning of 11/12 June 1982. Whilst we were fighting, we saw an exocet launch to the east of us and watched it fly out towards the horizon. As the exocet reached the horizon we saw a ship launch a seacat towards the exocet but it had no effect and, a few seconds later, the sky seem to erupt with a flash and massive explosion as it hit her. We thought whatever ship had been hit, with an explosion that large, that it must have been sunk but we found out later, after we had taken Mt Harriet, that the ship had survived. She was HMS Glamorgan. Getting this kit and building it as HMS Glamorgan will be a special thing for me. cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_modeller Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Hi Dave,I've just sent Peter a request to be added to his list for a County Class destroyer. During the Falklands conflict, various ships were providing fire support for our attacks on Mt Harriet and Two Sisters on the night/morning of 11/12 June 1982. Whilst we were fighting, we saw an exocet launch to the east of us and watched it fly out towards the horizon. As the exocet reached the horizon we saw a ship launch a seacat towards the exocet but it had no effect and, a few seconds later, the sky seem to erupt with a flash and massive explosion as it hit her. We thought whatever ship had been hit, with an explosion that large, that it must have been sunk but we found out later, after we had taken Mt Harriet, that the ship had survived. She was HMS Glamorgan. Getting this kit and building it as HMS Glamorgan will be a special thing for me. cheers Mike I went to the 1982 Navy Day (in as much as it was - you werent allowed on any of the ships). I saw HMS Glamorgan - what a mess she was in - the whole side of the hangar was gone. Personally, would love to see a Type 42 and a Type 22 Batch 3 in 1/350. My divorce will be complete by then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetgrob Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Does anyone know approximately what the cost is going to be for the 1/350 County Class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Does anyone know approximately what the cost is going to be for the 1/350 County Class? Not yet, as it's not due out till October or november, but given the size, I reckon it'll be £100+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 When I last spoke to Peter, he mentioned approx. £130. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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