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  1.    Canute reacted to a post in a topic: Bismarck by rvchima - FINISHED - Amati - Scale 1:200 - WWII German Battleship
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  4. Dakwinner
    It looks like the railings are part of the photo-etched screens and side panels which may make installation a whole lot easier.
  5.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Deagostini Bounty-admiralty style
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  8. Dakwinner
    I purchased the admiralty Bounty kit by subscription. I has also bought their IJN Akagi previously. Their kits hold their own against any other reputable manufacturer and the instructions are very good. The only point I can complain about is the lack of plans. They rely solely on the instruction book and do not provide any plan sheets. I do have to praise their customer service. After I received my first four Bounty installments, they ran a 25% off sale. I called and asked if I was eligible. To my surprise, the reduced the price on all future installments by 25% AND refunded me 25% on all previously delivered installments. Can't complain about that! The wood frets on the Bounty appear to be a type of mahogany which is fine but a bit bland. The cuts are clean and precise. It should be a fun model to build. someday!
  9.    Dakwinner reacted to a post in a topic: Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF
  10.    Dakwinner reacted to a post in a topic: Fregatte Berlin by maggsl_01 - FINISHED - Corel - 1:40
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  15. Dakwinner
    One more thing you may want to consider: The Akagi didn't come with plans, only instructions. I suspect that the Victory may be without plans too.
  16. Dakwinner
    I bought their IJN Akagi kit. The Akagi kit is similar to any other kit in that there are always compromises. However, overall I am satisfied. I imagine that the victory kit is of similar quality. Do look for the you tube videos of its construction, they will give you a good idea of the kit contents. Since the final and only planking is basswood, I would recommend that the model be painted.

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