ajmm Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hi, I'm aiming to build a model of HMS Coventry for my father-in-law who served on her. I've had a look online and can't work out which kit to get - there seem to be many Dragon/Cyberhobby/PitRoad/Skywave boxings of Batch 1 Type 42s. There's also an old Revell kit but that looks quite antiquated. Is there one in particular that is worth getting over the others - has retooled parts etc - or are they pretty much all the same? In terms of upgrade sets, I've seen a White Ensign Models photo etch for this ship. Is this superfluous for the various Chinese boxings (most of which come with a etch fret) or is it more detailed/finer than the in-box effort? Sorry - I usually build aircraft (I'm from an RAF family, married a RN family) so slightly at sea in all this (ahem)! Any pointers very gratefully received… Thanks, Angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hi At the moment there is only a 1/700 plastic kits by Dragon and pit road and revell .they are all the same kit.Having read all the information.yes get the white ensign it's perfect for the batch 1 and it will do a batch 3 also.However heard of Atlantic models .it's about to bring out a 1/350 batch 1,check his site out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I have just finished the Leander and going the Tribal Type 41 just now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmm Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Amazing, that's so helpful thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Here is the link to Atlantic Models. Their Type 42 is still in design stage and will probably be produced early next year. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Another recommendation for Atlantic Models here, the kits are a bit more expensive than an equivalent sized injection moulded kit, but they are limited production, and the best bit is that everything you need to produce a superb replica with the exception of paints are included in the kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmm Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 That's great - thanks so much for the help and recommendations. I may hang on for the 1:350 Atlantic kit then - more my scale anyway. Thanks again! Angus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Also hanging in for the AM kit. I've been hoping for a 350 Type 42 for ages so it can accompany my Invincible build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) For me, it has to be the batch 3 , the original design ,yes the batch 1 was a cutback version to save money,saying that,l will be buying both the batch 1 and 3 when they are released.The batch 2 which had the grills redesign and this was passed to the batch 3. Edited December 4, 2016 by Chewitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurrantBunbury Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I'm glad you started this thread, ajmm. I've been thinking about building one of these (Edinburgh, in my case, so Batch 3) and also hadn't managed to get past the confusion. Thanks, all, for the clarification. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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