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This is a massive set for the HMS Repulse. It includes seventeen (17), yes seventeen frets of photo etch as well as a box of resin parts and brass gun barrels for the main guns and 20 mm mounts. Not to worry though, each fret is not a large sheet, but a series of smaller sheets focusing on a specific section of the ship. From a personal perspective, I like the idea of working on a specific fret at a specific stage of a build. Flyhawk does a good job of identifying and separating each fret and incorporating the photo etch into the flow of the build, so there should not be much jumping around and page searching. Two sheets of instructions, front and back are included, but extensive research material will be needed to incorporate all the brass parts which are included in the set. The instructions are easy to follow, but do not cover the assembly and placement of some of the parts like the vertical rail supports and even the deck edge railing. Guess work and plenty of cross checking to ensure correct placement of rails and supports will slow the build. Identifying all the parts by name is troublesome because there are no written directions, only the international symbols seen in most, if not all mass marketed kits. I strongly suggest plenty of research material, and printed ships plans , Repulse line drawings and patience. This super detail set has the potential to turn the Trumpeter HMS Repulse into a real show stopper, but I estimate six months minimum to complete the project (your results may vary) ! The thickness of the PE is what you’d expect from Hasegawa or Gold Medal Models and is not flimsy and thin like some Fujimi offerings. I would say this is a superbly designed etch set and can say this set has just about all the detail one would need except a wooden deck . Please see the Photos of the Kit Instructions Read full review
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It's exactly what I have been expecting from Flyhawk. Top quality and clear instructions.
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