I wouldn't go as far as the ship I'm talking about being 'modern' (it's been matchsticks for years) but I see where you're coming from. I'm not at all sure if they were on general sale as they were ordered through the ship at that particular moment in time. Nice though.. I see it every time I go to my folks as I bought it for them ;-)
DaveB wrote:I wouldn't go as far as the ship I'm talking about being 'modern' (it's been matchsticks for years) but I see where you're coming from. I'm not at all sure if they were on general sale as they were ordered through the ship at that particular moment in time. Nice though.. I see it every time I go to my folks as I bought it for them ;-)
I realize 'modern' is a relative term but I meant there didn't appear to be any steam/oil powered vessels displayed, just sailing ships. Of course they only show one example for each category (bad marketing there IMHO) so they may well have other stuff for sale.
Agree entirely mate. Should that be the extent of their portfolio (considering their time 'in business').. one would be hard pushed to call it 'extensive' :roll:
ah, a Graham Kew etching,as Mr Tako_Kichi says, they were 'mass' produced, one of the instructors at Halton used to have a sideline selling 'em to
us smallies at @ £20.00 a go @ 1979.
A Fairey Swordfish,Westland Wessex, and Red Arrows Gnat grace the walls at my folks' place,still look good today
ttfn
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