Darby Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 All I want is a Type 22 Batch 3, is that too much to ask? Julien Hear, hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I just got one of these from modelsforsale.com at a smidge over £32. It's one of the nicest modern ship kits I've seen, and test fits really well. Finer details than the Academy Perry, really impressed with things like the chaff launchers and stanchions on the overhanging deck areas. The addition of a finely etched PE fret (parts for the Harpoon launcher cradles, masts and radar tops) is very welcome. I reckon I could get away with just a set of PE railings for this one. Probably in the same league as the Trumpy DDGs, only the construction seems more modeller friendly due to the relatively clean decks, with practically everything but the bitts provided as separate additions. The instructions are also a major improvement with each individual assembly shown separately, with the placement on the model shown on the following page. The cons I can see are the one-piece full hull mentioned above and the one decal option. There are probably others, but the thing looks good at first fondle. Hopefully we'll see a proper review sometime? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm hoping to pick one of these up soon to go with my Airfix Illustrious and Daring. Funnier enough I was looking at the instructions online last night on the Hobby Search site and it lookd like a well thought out build, it's nice to see that it's competitively priced in the UK too compared to the usual Hong Kong and Japanese sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Seconded! All those in favour.............................carried unanimosly!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_modeller Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I've decided to wait for the Montrose update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Apparently Trumpeter are also showing a 3rd kit, HMS Westminster in the 2013 catalogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Day Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Lets not forget the 4th boxing.....HMS Monmouth !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_modeller Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Lets not forget the 4th boxing.....HMS Monmouth !!! Will you be stocking them all ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Day Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I have a batch of HMS Kent inbound and am looking for release dates for the other ships. As soon as they are available, I will certainly stock them all. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Day Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 HMS Montrose now in stock at £29.99. http://www.britishforcesmodels.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2504998-Trumpeter-1350-HMS-Montrose-F236-Type-23-Frigate-04545.html John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 The WEM etch is now in the review section http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234935078-1350-type-23-frigate-white-ensign-etch-set/'>HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Day Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Unfortunately, I have some disappointing news about the HMS Montrose from Trumpeter. The box art and pre-release literature give the impression that the kit will include the modified 4.5in "Kryten" gun and a Merlin helicopter. After opening the kit up and having a good look, I can confirm that this is NOT the case. The kit is exactly the same as HMS Kent just with different decals. The number of sprues is different between the two kits but the parts contained are identical. Please bear this in mind when looking at HMS Montrose. We have ordered the WEM Type 23 etch and will order their modified 4.5in gun and Merlin. This will hopefully allow customers to build the Type 23 in the configuration of their choice. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Day Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Sorry for the quality of the photo. Trumpeter 1:350 HMS Montrose instructions showing pre-MOD gun and Lynx helicopter. Edited February 22, 2013 by John Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 That's a nice price that your selling them for, although it is disappointing that the kyrten turret isn't included as you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Day Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thank you for your comment on our prices. We know that times are hard and we try to do our best in terms of prices. Having had a look at the WEM 4.5in "Kryten" gun, we shall certainly get some in stock. Price estimate at the moment is somewhere between £2 and £2.50. This does not make up for it not being included in the kit but goes some way to offering the option to customers. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I don't think you can go wrong with the WEM turret John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Day Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I saw the gun used on a Trumpy 23 on another site and it does look good. I will also look to stocking some 1:350 Merlins. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) You could offer the airfix illustrious air wing as a package deal (maybe a bit expensive), or at least recommend them to people who are buying the kit so that they can get the 2 merlins. Just a thought anyway... Cheers, Sean. Edited February 22, 2013 by Mozzy19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I see that there are images of the HMS Westminster kit appearing and we finally have a Trumpeter Merlin, although it does look like we still haven't got a 'Kryten' turret although I'm not sure that Westminster has one anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crennis Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 All the 23's have the kryten now, St Albans was the last to carry the old style gun and she had it removed during her current refit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingo Degenhardt Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hi, I have here Trumpeters Type23 issue "HMS Westminster", including a Merlin Helicopter. Has anyone noticed that this Merlin is much larger than the Airfix Merlin included in the Type 45? According to my mathematics the Trumpeter Merlin is right - but then again, the WEM Lynx is the same size as the Airfix Lynx, so I'd guess the Airfix Lynx is ok. So what about the Airfix Merlin? The size difference is immense, they look like different helicopters. Ingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I am Curious (Merlin). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingo Degenhardt Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I am Curious (Merlin). here's a picture to go with my posting above: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Holy cow, that's a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewa Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Wiki thinks the fuselage length is 19.5m, scaling to 55mm in 1/350. Airfix looks closest to me assuming the cutting may squares are 1 cm. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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