Great model, no longer in Airfix stock.
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Brand: Airfix
During the Second World War, the danger of losing large numbers of aircrew forced to ditch in the seas around the British Isles was very real, resulting in the creation of the Royal Air Force Sea Rescue Service, operating under the motto ‘The sea shall not have them’. Using vessels designed by the British Powerboat Company and utilising racing boat technology, this service was all about speed, with the Type Two 63ft HSL ‘Whaleback’ being arguably their most distinctive craft. Powered by three 24ltr Napier Sea Lion engines, these boats must have sounded magnificent and it’s no wonder they were known as the ‘Spitfires of the sea’.
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It’s a vintage classic so expect a few fit issues but nothing that can be overcome
Quality: 4
Value for money: 4
Considering it has 1978 stamped on sprues the fit and detail so far is better than expected. Nifty little kit, not too many parts or too difficult. A rigging diagram would have been nice. Just looking for Mediterranean colour schemes atm, if not will use scheme A.
Quality: 4
Value for money: 5
Only inspected box contents so far, on first glance a good value product, some (easily removable) flash on parts such as the hull sections. However for the age of the product this is a minor point. I like the choice of parts and decals for 1941 or 1944 versions. My big decision is what diorama to make with this!
Quality: 4
Value for money: 4
Good to see rereleased - good value for money and quality
Quality: 4
Value for money: 4