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Old Collingwood

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  1. I assume all the parts are ok and not broken - quite a few were loose in the sealed bags - off the spru's, I wont know fully till I build the kit (months away yet) as to the physical condition of every part. Regarding the box condition - lets say I had purchased this Brand New kit in its box to give as a present or sell on, the appearance of the box would surely have an impact - as it should have arrived in perfect condition - if it had not been badly thrown around or had things sticking into it. It was actually worse when I took the packaging and styrene off it - I had pulled it in to shape slightly - how more damage was not done is beyond me. OC.
  2. I havn't been as focused on my build and some of my replies may have been a little weak in content - we have a situation here requiring most of my attention - Two days ago the admiral decided it would be good to fall down the stairs, she is OK just badly bruised and very saw back, I have been trying to sort out pain relief for her and keeping heat applied to her back with hot water bottles. Its so painful for her when she sits down - hoefully she will start to get some pain relief very soon. Like the old saying "It doesn't rain - it Poors" OC.
  3. That does look nice and smooth Craig, I have the Vallejo Primer (that I have been using on my figures by brush so far) I intend to try it on my figures but using my new airbrush - wonder also how it would work on my Hood - taking into account how good the finish you have go off you Mr Surfacer. OC.
  4. Indeed, I am speaking to the chinese seller about this very thing - they have offered a partial refund and are very sorry - just waiting to discuss how much this will be? OC.
  5. Thank you for the link Craig, thats quite a hike in price over what I paid, only extra cost to me was buying the wood deck my price also included Free delivery. Interesting to see what UK shops will stock Hood and what thier price ranges will be. OC.
  6. Thank you kindly Roger, yes supply of these kits does seem a bit slow here in UK no where has yet started selling thh Hood kits by Flyhawk, also sometimes you have to buy something when you have the money - that was my case - I knew it would be a long delivery I was/am in no hurry and I chatted with the chinese dealer who said the baox would be securely and strongly put together - the only thing missing with it in fairness was Fagile tape all over it. OC.
  7. I think Its all the more special when we attack an older kit with the skills that we have now - keep up the great work mate. OC.
  8. What lovely special pictures Kevin - family pics are priceless, that one of you in your gear reminds me of one I had when I was in the Sea Cadets. OC.
  9. Delicate job - you need the strength that comes from enough CA but can't apply too much as it will mar the excellent paint work. OC.
  10. Thank you Gary for taking the time to read through my minefield - it truly means alot. OC.
  11. Trouble is when I went looking for it - there was no UK suppliers of the kit only China, and I went with the seller with the best Feedback, will be interesting to hear there reply to my message I sent them. OC.
  12. Just checked on the contents - they look OK from what I can see through all the sealed bags, and the hull parts are still sealed in the styrene sheets with rubber bands around both ends - The wood decks (that I brought seperatly) are intact. So it looks like just the box that got bashed - just not good from the different handlers through its long journey. OC.
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