Airfix 1/350 HMS illustrious

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Very nice model.

Bought this in Portsmouth. Decided boats were not for me & gave it away. £30 about 20 years ago I would say.

Nice work Peter.. This little carriers were superb looking ships. Especially up against the dear old Hermes.
At least one of the should be preserved after their sterling service the Invincible gave in the Falklands.

Laurie.
 

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Started on the hanger deck walls with some dry brushing to highlight the interior walls
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Whilst waiting for the new compressed I was lucky to paint enough to do some more work and I have all the Hull bays painted and installed. IMG_20210902_151652.jpgIMG_20210902_151647.jpgIMG_20210902_151641.jpgIMG_20210902_151639.jpgIMG_20210902_151616.jpgIMG_20210902_151612.jpgIMG_20210902_151607.jpg
 

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I have managed to get the flight deck fitted but I have lost some of the decals I have asked airfix for a spare set but they don't have any but I do have a plan. IMG_20220622_144803.jpgIMG_20220622_174518.jpg
I have started on the superstructure and all the associated pe. IMG_20220622_174423.jpgIMG_20220622_174431.jpgIMG_20220622_174448.jpg
 

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