Lines Brothers (who traded as Triang) introduced the Minic warships range of 1:1200th-scale in 1958 ... when I was eight years-old and already keen on joining the Royal Navy. As a result, I acquired number of them over the next few years, including the following:
- Two models of the cruiser HMS Superb.
- Models of the aircraft carriers HMS Albion, HMS Bulwark, and HMS Centaur.
- Three models of Daring-class destroyers.
- Three Ton-class minesweepers.
I still own some of these models, but they are not in the best of condition (scratched or badly repainted models and missing masts) and really need to be renovated.
Some time ago, I bought four of the Harbour sets and my 'fleet' was increased by a model of the battleship HMS Vanguard and yet another Albion-class aircraft carrier. What my collection is missing are examples of the Battle-class destroyers as well as the Type 12 Whitby-class and Type 15 V-class frigates. the latter having been converted from wartime-built V-class destroyers
I hope to rectify this situation with some eBay purchases as I’ve found some examples on sale there.
Keep reading this blog for further news!
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