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Partwork
models is a market that is developing both in subject matter and
quality. Some of the earlier partworks were not the best models
in the world, but the ones I have built recently have been pretty
good. The subjects have covered sailing ships, war ships, trains,
aircraft and several radio controlled model cars.
I have
built several partworks over the years, and I'm sure some will know
me from my web sites that have covered the Titanic, the Red baron's
Fokker Triplane and currently the Bismarck. I am now aiming to
develop this web site into a central resource that will bring
together and help part work model builders of all the current
partworks, globally.
If
you're looking for help building your partwork model, you've found
the right place. The individual sites where I build the
partworks provide a lot of helpful information, tips, how to correct
mistakes and improve the models. If I'm not building the
partwork you're building, don't despair. The forum is full of
experienced modellers, and somebody is likely to be able to help
you. We can help with non-part work models as well. The
forum will be the central area for discussion between builders.
From my previous experiences with forums, I've found that modellers
are the best people to help modellers. So I'm pleased to help bring
people together to help each other. I've built a model or two in my
time and can help with many problems, but there are people out there
who are far better than me, and people with different ideas. The
forum can help share the vast wealth of experience.
I
would encourage people to join the forum, it will be a great resource.
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NEW PARTWORKS
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The
Hood is Hachette's latest
partwork. A 1/200 scale model of HMS Hood that can be either
static or radio controlled.
Hachette's
official web site www.buildabattleship.com
My personal
web site Building HMS Hood
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Build
your own McLaren is a weekly
magazine that comes complete with all the parts to construct a superb
1:8 static model of the 2008 championship winning Vodafone
McLaren Mercedes MP4-23 - driven by Lewis Hamilton. This model has
been developed with Kyosho and is a fantastic addition to any
modeller's collection! It’s now on sale for the first time in
the UK and exclusive to De Agostini.
Measuring
594mm, this model is built to the original specifications in
breathtaking detail. The high quality components are a combination of
moulded plastic, metal and carbon-fibre effect.
http://www.model-space.co.uk/motors/mclaren
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CURRENT PARTWORKS
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Captain
Cook's Endeavour
A 1/48
scale replica of the ship that discovered Australia.
Eaglemoss
initially released this in Australia, and it's now been released in
the UK. The model is a traditional wooden model ship,
constructed from a ply frame, which is planked to make the hull.
http://build-endeavour.com/en/index.html
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James
Bond's Aston Martin DB5 - Published
on the 5th Jan 2011
GE
Fabbri have launched a partwork model magazine giving James Bond fans
the opportunity to build a 1:8 scale replica of the iconic Aston
Martin DB5 from Goldfinger. The James Bond's DB5 magazine is the
first model to be fully authorised by EON Productions and Aston
Martin and has been precision engineered to make it as accurate as possible.
Aston
Martin helped design the model which includes all the dials and
controls from a real DB5, in addition to James Bond's hidden arsenal
of Q-Branch gadgets. Stand out features include a working ejector
seat, working tail and headlights, extendable tyre slashers and a
working horn. The model comes in 85 weekly instalments and each issue
includes new parts for the car and a magazine featuring
behind-the-scenes articles on the making of the 007 films. Model
construction is incredibly straightforward and all the pieces either
click into place or are held together with screws.
"Aston
Martin are delighted to be involved with this beautiful model of one
of our most iconic cars. Everything about it is perfect - from the
materials to the attention to details - all of which are synonymous
with Aston Martin".
www.007db5.com
is the official web site. Here is a link to the TV
advert on Youtube
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The
Tiger Tank
Hachette
are offering us a 1/16 scale Tiger Tank. The model is made
mainly from cast metal for the armour, Interior details are plastic
and fine details are etched brass. The tracks are individual
metal links. This is going to be a fantastic model, and judging
by the initial response on the forum, it's going to be very
popular. It's already been released in Germany, so a quick hunt
round the German model forums (see the links page on my web site)
will give you a sneak preview.
My
personal web site is Build
A Tiger Tank |
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HMS
VICTORY
De
Agostini have released a 1:84 scale on the 17th March. At 1.25m
long it's going to be a large and impressive model.
http://www.model-space.co.uk/hms-victory
is the official web site by De Agostini
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THE
LANCASTER BOMBER
Build
the 1:32 scale Avro Lancaster B1MK1. This model is constructed
mainly from thin laser cut ply with cast metal undercarriage, engines
and other details.
'S for
Sugar' as it was in May 1944 at its 100th mission.
My
personal web site is Build
the Lancaster Bomber |
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OLD PARTWORKS
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THE
BISMARCK
One of
the most famous German battleship at scale 1:200. This is an
impressive model with lots of etched brass details and can be radio
controlled. The series is finished in the UK and drawing to a
close in some other countries. However there are still a lot of
people not yet finished the model.
My
personal web site is Build
the Bismarck |
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THE
FLYING SCOTSMAN
The
legendary 1928 locomotive that first started to link directly London
to Edinburgh, now reproduced as an O-gauge model.
(No
website for this series)
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THE
RED BARON'S FIGHTER PLANE
The
1:8 scale model build of Manfred Albrecht, Baron von Richthofen's
Fokker Triplane, ace during WWI.
This
partwork is no longer available.
My
personal web site is Build
a Fokker Triplane
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THE
TITANIC
White
Star Line's flagship, like the Bismarck, it did a single journey. It
is now available as a 1:250 scale model.
This
partwork is no longer available, but is available as a boxed kit from Amati.
My
personal web site is Build
the Titanic |
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