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Started by philp, November 09, 2011, 07:19:08 AM

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Weaver

#120
December 21, 2011, 04:25:50 AM
Didn't Cumberland also play the Exeter?

The Graf Spee was played by a USN 8" cruiser with three triple turrets IIRC. Not exactly accurate, but then the Panzerschiffe layout was pretty unique....
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PR19_Kit

#121
December 21, 2011, 10:12:19 AM
Quote from: Weaver on December 21, 2011, 04:25:50 AM
Not exactly accurate, but then the Panzerschiffe layout was pretty unique....

Not to mention that the only three ever built had either been sunk or scrapped by the time they made the film.  ;D

In the film the Graff Spree was 'played' by USS Salem, Achilles did indeed play herself, but was then named the INS Delhi, HMS Sheffield played HMS Ajax and HMS Jamaica played HMS Ajax, all according to Wikipedia with some help from my memory at the time.  ;D
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rickshaw

#122
December 22, 2011, 08:32:53 PM
The Swan bow on Salem was always a bit of a giveaway.  Of course the scenes where the Kingfisher on the stern was shown also tended to give the game away as well.    :banghead:

Good movie though.  Loved the scenes where the light cruisers are steaming as fast as they can towards Graf Spee to get within range before she blows them away.   ;D
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#123
December 23, 2011, 12:57:44 AM
Quote from: rickshaw on December 22, 2011, 08:32:53 PM
Good movie though.  Loved the scenes where the light cruisers are steaming as fast as they can towards Graf Spee to get within range before she blows them away.   ;D

The Nelson Spirit  ;D My dad reckoned all RN regular, rather then RNVR, skippers were mad  :blink:
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#124
December 31, 2011, 06:37:53 AM



This one and more of the "Eagle" range are still available at a small outlay of funds.

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#125
January 01, 2012, 07:35:23 PM
Quote from: philp on December 20, 2011, 10:29:50 AM




Phworrr!  :wub:

(Yes, both.  ;) )

I wonder if I could get her to pose so I could make the model more accurate?
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PR19_Kit

#126
January 02, 2012, 03:59:23 AM
Quote from: JoeP on January 01, 2012, 07:35:23 PM
I wonder if I could get her to pose so I could make the model more accurate?

Of course you'd need to check closely on the various skin textures to make your model REALLY accurate........  ;)
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Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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ChrisF

#127
January 02, 2012, 06:01:12 AM
Considering the flm is from 1988 i can imagine the source material wont be quite what you expect...   :-\

NARSES2

#128
January 02, 2012, 06:04:10 AM
Quote from: ChrisF on January 02, 2012, 06:01:12 AM
Considering the flm is from 1988 i can imagine the source material wont be quite what you expect...   :-\

And a happy new year to you to  ;D

That Eagle H.M.S. Ajax box brought back memories. I think those sprue gates are thicker then my thumb  :banghead:
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Old Wombat

#129
January 02, 2012, 07:00:31 AM
Quote from: ChrisF on January 02, 2012, 06:01:12 AMConsidering the flm is from 1988 i can imagine the source material wont be quite what you expect...   :-\

Then, again, I'm not what I was in 1988, either! ;)
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Nick

#130
January 02, 2012, 07:40:04 AM
I googled Elvira as I've not heard of her before. Cassandra Peterson is now 60. The Wiki photo isn't too bad though....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassandra_Peterson

philp

#131
January 02, 2012, 07:41:25 AM
Yep, Aunt Cassie still looks good.

Wish the box art pose was the same one as in the kit although that one is nice too.
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RussC

#132
January 02, 2012, 11:01:30 AM
Quote from: Nick on January 02, 2012, 07:40:04 AM
I googled Elvira as I've not heard of her before. Cassandra Peterson is now 60. The Wiki photo isn't too bad though....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassandra_Peterson

With proper upkeep plus occasional updates and augments, a fuselage can remain first line for a long time..i.e. B-52, Nimrod, Tu-20, et al...
;) ;) ;) ;D
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ChrisF

#133
January 02, 2012, 03:21:58 PM
I love you guys i really do... PMSL !!

philp

#134
May 16, 2012, 04:05:54 PM Last Edit: May 16, 2012, 04:08:43 PM by philp
Revell did pretty good with it's PT-Boat kits.



Little bigger pic of the art.











Course, the latest is not nearly as good.
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