MRMRL Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Hi Here's another one I made earlier as it were, updating my profile with completed builds. I couldn't even tell you off hand when I completed this kit, other than "a few" years ago. This kit is definitely a bit of a mixed bag. On the plus, there isn't another 1/350 depiction of "Lusty" so being the only show in town is a plus, and the shape looks about right (to my no research, not too discerning eyes). It's also got a full hanger (not that you'd know from my photos), which is a novelty for an OOB carrier model of its age. On the downside, the detail is very rudimentary, and there isn't too much in the way of aftermarket available for her. I did procure the BigEd details set which vastly improves a lot of the details, but doesn't add much to the armaments, aircraft or deck vehicles. The stock of aircraft is also on the light side, with no obvious RN replacements I could find, so I ended up getting AV-8B's from Trumpeter to expand the air wing. I have tried to somewhat replicate a joint exercises photograph I found on wikipedia: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USMC_Harriers_line_the_deck_of_HMS_Illustrious_MOD_45147594.jpg#/media/File:USMC_Harriers_line_the_deck_of_HMS_Illustrious_MOD_45147594.jpg Albeit that all the jump jets in that photo are US, I'm making it a split of Harriers/AV-8Bs. I had the Osprey from another kit, so that worked and there's a few extra choppers on the deck to use up those that come with the kit. Overall, despite it's shortcomings, I'm pretty happy with the overall outcome. It's nice to have a more modern RN ship, I'd really love to get a Type 42 to go alongside her, but I've only found a resin version so far in 1/350 and don't want to stump out for that at the moment, maybe one day. I'd also like to revisit her and add a bit of weathering at some point to improve the overall look, maybe I'll add some new photos when I get round to that. Well, enough rambling, hope you enjoy. 38 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Nice one. BTW hows triple build pt.2 going? Insane yet 😉 ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Great looking build, all look very neat, tidy and well presented, I've often wondered about one of these but think I probably have enough to be getting on with, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Nice one I built a test shot for Airfix, without instructions or decals. To say it was a challenge would be a bit of an understatement, but it is an impressive ship 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Zoran Srb said: Nice one. BTW hows triple build pt.2 going? Insane yet 😉 ? Thanks. And no, still sane for now although I'm cheating a bit on the concept though at the moment by only building one of them. However, I am more than triple building if the Lancaster, panther and Mary Rose count, none are on the shelf of doom. Will put some more photos up tomorrow I hope. 1 hour ago, S-boat 55 said: Great looking build, all look very neat, tidy and well presented, I've often wondered about one of these but think I probably have enough to be getting on with, Thanks, is there such a thing as having enough to get on with?😜 5 minutes ago, Ratch said: Nice one I built a test shot for Airfix, without instructions or decals. To say it was a challenge would be a bit of an understatement Thanks and I can't imagine even trying that. Same goes for scratch building, the idea makes me shudder 🫣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 7 hours ago, MRMRL said: I'd also like to revisit her and add a bit of weathering I was just enjoying the incredible tidiness of the model. The ship is as I imagine it might be for a Royal inspection. It's museum style and nothing is hidden by weathering. Well done. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I also prefer the clean look. Incredible workmanship on your carrier. ⚓🙌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I've got one of these in the stash for conversion to ARK as she came out of the builders in 1984 but have been put off because all of the ones I think I have seen to date have been, well, a bit clunky and lacking detail. This is superbly executed and shows just what can be done to this kit that, as you say, has about the right shape, with just a little thought and some careful use of aftermarket PE. BZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Despite the downsides you noted, you made a top-notch looking model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Good use of the extra US airpower to make the flight deck look a bit busier. I wish I had a bit more space at home so I could do capital ships in 1/350 scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 BZ to you hoofin work....one very minir criticism...chockheads go carts are green ...havent been yellow since early 80s .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 14 hours ago, Donald said: Good use of the extra US airpower to make the flight deck look a bit busier. I wish I had a bit more space at home so I could do capital ships in 1/350 scale. Thanks, I don't really have the space either 😉 12 hours ago, junglierating said: BZ to you hoofin work....one very minir criticism...chockheads go carts are green ...havent been yellow since early 80s .. Thanks, fair enough on the colour, I'll call it artistic license 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Very nice job lots of details and very clean finish. 👍 beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Nice job, what photoetched details did you use? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilneBay Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 That's very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 2/26/2023 at 11:52 AM, Robertone139 said: Nice job, what photoetched details did you use? Eduard's "Big Ed" set for HMS illustrious. Only lacking a bit of detail for the aircraft and weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Very nice, particularly the 1022 radar. I have a lot of personal experience of them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 3/7/2023 at 5:27 PM, MR2Don said: Very nice, particularly the 1022 radar. I have a lot of personal experience of them! Nice, my dad was an electrician in the RAF and spent a posting working on the different radar at a base in Norfolk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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