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Models in 1:1250 Scale

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Does anybody collect models in this scale? I am fascinated by these models since I was a young boy as they show much more details than one could expect and at the same time you can create a magnificent maritime scenery with them - like harbours, battle scenes etc. Fortunately or unfortunately, one has to overwork them as the metal is very flexible and when you purchase a model the masts and the barrels etc. are buckled and twisted. Also the painting is not satisfying. So it takes a lot of time to make them perfect what is a real good occasion to relax or doing something different than the daily routine. And they feed the child in me .... :)

Good Morning and welcome , can't say that I have seen any for years but yes I do recall seeing them when younger ......I would imagine they are "collectable " items now

I Googled it and stopped counting at 18 sites for this scale of models , so must be very much 'alive' Jim

[QUOTE=Vegaskip;10113340]I Googled it and stopped counting at 18 sites for this scale of models , so must be very much 'alive' Jim[/QUOTE] Believe me, it is alive. Especially since they introduced better production methods that made the models much more accurate. You may have a look on: [url]http://www.navis-neptun.de/home/home_e.html[/url] [url]http://www.classic-ship.de/[/url]

[QUOTE=anona;10112769]Does anybody collect models in this scale? I am fascinated by these models since I was a young boy as they show much more details than one could expect and at the same time you can create a magnificent maritime scenery with them - like harbours, battle scenes etc. Fortunately or unfortunately, one has to overwork them as the metal is very flexible and when you purchase a model the masts and the barrels etc. are buckled and twisted. Also the painting is not satisfying. So it takes a lot of time to make them perfect what is a real good occasion to relax or doing something different than the daily routine. And they feed the child in me .... :)[/QUOTE] anona , How big do you want these models -- I do not know what scale these are but they are very good models. Dave H
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[QUOTE=Dave Hutson;10113442]anona , How big do you want these models -- I do not know what scale these are but they are very good models. Dave H[/QUOTE] Nice collection, Dave. What manufacturer is it? Well, my [I]Hood[/I] is 20,5 cm (8") long - and it´s 1 : 1250 scale. And your´s?

[QUOTE=anona;10113479]Nice collection, Dave. What manufacturer is it? Well, my [I]Hood[/I] is 20,5 cm (8") long - and it´s 1 : 1250 scale. And your´s?[/QUOTE] Hi Anona , Mine are diecast models at 1:1250 scale and to date I have. HMS HOOD - HMS Prince of Wales - Bismarck - Scharnhorst - Uss Missouri and IJN Yamato. They are available from [url]www.atlaseditions.co.uk[/url] and you can get Hood and Bismarck for £2.99 each --- what the others cost I am not sure because I received them as gifts. Dave H

A part of my 1/1250 scale British fleet by Neptun. I just wish I was a better photographer.:o
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The only 1:1250 model I ever had was a plastic one of Bismark. I have two 1:1200 plastic models of USS Enterprise CV-6 that I have not yet done anything with.

[QUOTE=BlackBat242;10113926]The only 1:1250 model I ever had was a plastic one of Bismark. I have two 1:1200 plastic models of USS Enterprise CV-6 that I have not yet done anything with.[/QUOTE]I am not surprised, Jon. My six and half year old grandson has an passion for RMS Titanic fuelled by a recent school project. As his partner in crime, I've given him a plastic model gift with two sizes on the understanding that I (very willingly) help him with all the hard stuff. His Mum and I thought the 1:1200 size would be the easiest because it was the small one. Big Mistake! I must have forgotten my father's warnings about the danger of getting involved with anything that was smaller than the accompanying instructions. :eek: It is kind of like doing keyhole surgery by candlelight. Fun though, in a slapdash way which would insult any true Naval Afcionado. Junior is a mind of information about the TITANIC and directs from the guidelines mostly, armed with multiple felt-tip pen drawings of the 'right' colour scheme. Main moment of shame; painting part of each of the 4 funnels (that are smaller than my little finger's nail) the wrong colour. Small, polite boy draws a [B]very large[/B] picture of the correct colour scheme WITH an arrow pointing to the proper colour to be applied. Then patting my hand and saying "Never mind Nanna, this will help you." :o:o:o I wouldn't miss the experience for anything, being Junior's willing assistant. :D I have the strong suspicion that some time in the future the adult Junior will be counted in the ranks of the like of the WNSF modeller. Anyone who can make a ship in this scale has my abiding admiration. They must have the patience of a saint, the keen eyes of an eagle, the rock steady hands of a brain surgeon; and the intelligence of a rocket scientist to understand the model kit instructions. Not to mention; the encyclopedic knowledge of their chosen ship. And the advice, support and help from the WNSF band of willing experts. :) Missy

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