Ratch Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 The Black Prince was born Edward of Woodstock in 1330, the eldest son of Edward III. His title of Black Prince first appeared in 1569, nearly 200 years after his death (1376). In his youth Edward was created Earl of Chester, Duke of Cornwall (the first), and Prince of Wales. He won his spurs at the Battle of Crecy, defeating 30,000 French troops with just 10,000 of his own. Ten years later he succeeded again with 6,000 English defeating 20,000 French at Poitiers, capturing the French King John. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Nice one Ratch,brings back a lot of Happy memories of this series of kits built when I was a kid all aeroplanes had to go up in my room but these the cars and the little series one sailing ships were allowed to go up on the wooden pelmets (anyone remember them) above the sitting room windows. thanks for posting! Edited April 30, 2015 by stevej60 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68 SQUADRON Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 nicely done as always Ratch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Yup pretty sure I built this as a kid too. Didn't look as nice as yours though, obviously! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I bet the spiral was heard to do Great build Rodders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 That's excellent! I would have had to build him with the visor down; I'm rubbish at faces! In fact I think I did that as a lad 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thanks for your kind comments gents Rodders154, on 19 Feb 2016 - 07:12 AM, said:I bet the spiral was heard to doGreat buildRodders Just masked with a long, thin strip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) I bought a painting by a local artist last year where he stayed (Black Prince),Frog Mill Inn,Shipton Solers,Glos...Lovely job Ratch.... Edited February 8, 2017 by Vince1159 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Cheers Vince 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Nice finish, that is a very old kit indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Thanks very much, it was indeed an old kit - in a Type 2 header and polybag 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Takes me back 50 or so years as well. Those 1/12 Airfix figures were good and you've done a great paint job Ratch. Certainly a lot better than I did all those years ago ! BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 A seriously cracking paint job there Ratch. Beautifully done mate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thanks very much guys, I've built all the Airfix 1/12 figures except for one ... the Boy Scout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 lovely build mate, I had many of these as a kid, this and the Roman were my favorites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 (edited) Thanks very much. I've built all the 1/12 figures except for the Boy Scout. I still live in hope of securing a less than silly money one (maybe a restoration) to complete my set of builds Edited December 20, 2017 by Ratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Good luck with the hunting hope you find one. Do you still have all the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 Yes I do... Julius Caesar Joan of Arc Richard I Black Prince Henry VIII Anne Boleyn Queen Elizabeth I Charles I Oliver Cromwell Napoleon French Grenadier Queen Victoria Bengal Lancer Coldstream Guardsman Yeoman of the Guard Lifeguard Trumpeter James Bond and Odd Job Showjumper Doctor Who "Welcome Aboard" I think that'a all of them, some I've built more than once. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 That's a nice collection mate, I had a few sadly I've not got them any longer. Mine were Julius Caesar Richard I Black Prince James Bond and Odd Job I had most and still got somewhere in boxes packets untouched the later 54mm figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 That's a shame Kev I've built all the 54mm figures too and still have some to do conversions on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnid Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Tis rumoured that the "Show Jumper"was based on HRH Princess Anne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselweasel Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 A really nice group there Ratch, i think i have some in the stash, wish i could get some more, will keep looking on the 'evil bay' ATB Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Great model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Thanks very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Y'know Ratch, I wish Airfix would re-issue these kits. As far as I can remember they were excellent with good detail. And Dear Airfix. Having just built your absolutely fabulous little re-tooled 1/72 Jet Provost T4 ... Maybe a re-tool of these too Airfix? They might not need it though, I haven't seen one for about 40 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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