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Partwork
models is a market that is developing both in subject matter and
quality. Some of the earlier partworks were not the best models
in the world, but the ones I have built recently have been pretty
good. The subjects have covered sailing ships, war ships, trains,
aircraft and several radio controlled model cars.
I have
built several partworks over the years, and I'm sure some will know
me from my web sites that have covered the Titanic, the Red Baron's
Fokker Triplane and the Bismarck. I am now aiming to develop this web
site into a central resource that will bring together and help part
work model builders of all the current partworks, globally.
If
you're looking for help building your partwork model, you've found
the right place. The individual sites where I build the
partworks provide a lot of helpful information, tips, how to correct
mistakes and improve the models. If I'm not building the
partwork you're building, don't despair. The forum is full of
experienced modellers, and somebody is likely to be able to help
you. We can help with non-part work models as well. The
forum will be the central area for discussion between builders.
From my previous experiences with forums, I've found that modellers
are the best people to help modellers, so I'm pleased to help bring
people together to help each other. I've built a model or two in my
time and can help with many problems, but there are people out there
who are far better than me, and people with different ideas. The
forum can help share the vast wealth of experience.
I
would encourage people to join the forum. It is a great
resource, and a fun and very friendly forum.
All
pictures used with permission and are copyright of the respective publisher
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LIST OF PARTWORKS
Newest at the top
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Build
the C57 Soleil
Royal
NEW ADDITION TO MODELSPACE SHIP RANGE
Recreate one of the French Navy's most elaborate flagships.
Build your own 1:70 scale model replica of the legendary Soleil Royal.
Said to have been one of the most impressively decorated of all
baroque ships, she led the French fleet at the Battle of Beachy Head
before being destroyed by British and Dutch forces whilst undergoing
repair in 1692. All the model parts are accurately machined to give
superb final results.
Learn
more about the Soleil Royal
Added July 2016 |
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Build
the C57 Steam Locomotive
NEW ADDITION TO MODELSPACE LOCOMOTIVE RANGE
Experience one of the 20th Century's most iconic locomotives.
Build your own 1:24 scale model C57 locomotive, Japan's
classic standardised modern engine. Made by the Japanese National
Railways (JNR) from 1937 to 1953, the ""Noble
Lady"" was built as an improvement on the earlier Class C55
locomotives. This is a truly stunning model made from high-quality brass
and steel.
Learn
more about the C57 locomotive
Added July 2016 |
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Build
and Drive the Lamborghini Huracán
FROM THE MODELSPACE RC CARS RANGE
Build and Drive this incredible, highly detailed 1:10 scale replica
of the Lamborghini Huracán supercar, bringing new standards of
design, technology and performance to the world of RC cars.
Technical innovations breathe life into this exclusive replica, and
its detailed realism is achieved through production techniques that
set new standards in the world of radio-controlled models.
Learn
more about the Lamborghini Huracán
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Build
the Douglas DC-3
FROM THE MODELSPACE PLANE RANGE
Embark on an amazing modelling experience with this fabulous
reproduction of the Douglas DC-3. The legendary Douglas DC-3 is one
of the most important aircrafts in aviation history. This superb 1:32
scale model is 61cm long with a wingspan of more than 90cm, and every
detail of the original faithfully recreated.
Learn
more about the Douglas DC-3
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Build
the Millennium Falcon
DeAgostini's first Star Wars model is a full size model of the
original movie prop from the Empire Strikes Back. With its
unique moulded metal and resin construction, this is the most
detailed Millennium Falcon model ever. Your 1:1 scale movie prop
replica is 808mm long, 596mm wide and 192mm high. It has pre-painted
hull parts, with working electronics and removable panels to view the
interior. It’s just like the prop from The Empire Strikes Back .
http://www.buildmillenniumfalcon.com/
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Build
your own 3D Printer idbox!
3D technology is now available for you at home! Turn an idea in your
head or on paper into an object you can hold in your hand with this
amazing 3D printer, the idbox!
The idbox is a lightweight, compact and stylish machine that is easy
to work with, and has a fast modelling speed. Look forward to making
your first dynamic three-dimensional works.
http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-your-3d-printer.html |
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Sky
Rider Drone
Something a little different from DeAgostini. This quad-copter drone
is radio controlled and complete with onboard HD camera. It has
GPS and gyro, magnetic compass, altimeter and clever technology to
give you assisted flight for beginners, or manual mode for
experienced pilots. It also has a "home" function to
bring it back to you automatically in the case of a low battery.
The Pininfarina design looks fantastic too.
Click
this link to see my review
http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-sky-rider-drone.html
I would recommend you obtain insurance if you fly this model.
It comes as part of the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) membership.
https://www.bmfa.org/
: The web site has details of membership, insurance and information
about flying drones.
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Harley
Davidson Fatboy
Build the American dream bike. This is a 1/4 scale pre-painted,
mainly metal model with some plastic parts. It features working
lights, sounds and indicators. This is the perfect model to
customise if you have the skills to do it ! Another DeAgostini product.
http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-harley-fat-boy.html |
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Honda
CB750 Four
Another 1/4 scale bike from the DeAgostini stables. The
classical lines of the CB750 are beautiful. Like the other 1/4
scale bikes, this is pre-painted metal and plastic, with wire spoked
wheels. It's a stunning model
http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-honda-cb750.html |
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Lamborghini
Countach LPS500
DeAgostini are producing a 1/8 scale model of this iconic
supercar. Pre-painted, so it only requires assembly. No
painting necessary. As with all DeAgostini's cars and bikes,
this is made from cast metal and plastic.
http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-lamborghini-countach.html |
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Suzuki
GSX 1300R Hayabusa
DeAgostini are offering a 1/4 scale Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa.
The fastest production bike in the world. The model is
pre-painted so just requires assembling. The model is made from
metal and plastic, etc.
http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-suzuki.html |
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U 96 U-Boat
Hachette are offering a huge model of U 96, in 1/48 scale. The
model is constructed from wood, etched brass and plastic, amongst
other things. It is a very impressive 140 cm long.
https://www.hachettepartworks.com/our-titles/u-boat/
and http://www.uboat-collection.com/ |
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Mallard
Hachette are offering us an O gauge model Mallard. This is a
multimedia kit with etched brass, cast metal and plastic.
https://www.hachettepartworks.com/our-titles/the-mallard
and http://www.buildthemallard.com/ |
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McLaren MP4/4
DeAgostini are offering a superb 1/8 scale model of Ayrton Senna's
1998 car.
The model is developed by Kyosho and is available only through
DeAgostini's ModelSpace web site.
http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-senna-mclaren.html |
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The
Black Pearl
Hachette are offering a scale model of the Black Pearl, Capt Jack
Sparrowhawk's ship.
No scale is given, but the model is about 80cm long and 69.5cm
tall. It is a traditional plank on frame construction with a
detailed captain's quarters.
Hachette's web site http://www.hachettepartworks.com/blackpearl/Index.aspx |
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Supermarine
Spitfire Mk Vb
This is a massive 1/12 scale Spitfire from the DeAgostini ModelSpace stable.
Full details here http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-spitfire.html
Full independent review is available here Spitfire
Review |
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Nissan
GT-R
This is the new 1:8 scale model of the R35 GT-R Pure Edition from
Eaglemoss Publications.
Nissan have helped in designing the model which includes all the
dials and controls from a real Nissan R35 GT-R, in addition to
interior lighting, working headlights and brake lights and front
wheels which follow realistic control movement from the steering wheel.
Note : This collection has been extended to include a 1/3 scale engine.
Full details here https://www.eaglemoss.com/en-gb/model-making/nissan-gtr/ |
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Samurai
Armour
DeAgostini's Samurai Armour. This is a 1/2 scale model of a
Japanese Samurai Armour.
Full details here http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-samurai-armour.html
Full independent review in available here Samurai
Armour Review |
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D51 Locomotive
DeAgostini's D51 Japanese locomotive. This is a 1/20 scale
metal model.
Full details here http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-d51-steam-locomotive.html |
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Red
Bull RB7
DeAgostini's RB7 Red Bull F1 nitro powered RC car in 1/7 scale.
Full details here http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-rb7.html |
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Hummer
H1
DeAgostini's Hummer H1 1/8 scale nitro powered RC model
Full details here http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-hummer-h1.html |
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Santisima
Trinidad
DeAgostini's Santisima Trinidad, in 1/90 scale.
Full details here http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-santisima-trinidad.html |
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Sovereign
of the Seas
DeAgostini's Sovereign of the Seas, in 1/84 scale.
Full details here http://www.model-space.com/gb/ships/hms-sovereign-of-the-seas/
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San Felipe
DeAgostini are offering a model of the San Felipe as an on-line part
work which is available through their Model Space web site.
The model is 1/84 scale, and the finished model will be 63 x 32 x 83
cm. It is a traditional plank-on-frame model complete with
detailed rigging and sails. The hull is double planked with
hardwood outer planks and hardwood masts.
http://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-san-felipe.html
A full review is on my forum San
Felipe Review |
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The
Hood is Hachette's partwork.
A 1/200 scale model of HMS Hood that can be either static or radio controlled.
Now out of print
My personal
web site Building HMS Hood |
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The
Tiger Tank
Hachette
are offering us a 1/16 scale Tiger Tank. The model is made
mainly from cast metal for the armour, Interior details are plastic
and fine details are etched brass. The tracks are individual
metal links. This is going to be a fantastic model, and judging
by the initial response on the forum, it's going to be very
popular. It's already been released in Germany, so a quick hunt
round the German model forums (see the links page on my web site)
will give you a sneak preview.
Now
out of print
My
personal web site is Build
A Tiger Tank
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Build
your own McLaren is a weekly
magazine that comes complete with all the parts to construct a superb
1:8 static model of the 2008 championship winning Vodafone
McLaren Mercedes MP4-23 - driven by Lewis Hamilton. This model has
been developed with Kyosho and is a fantastic addition to any
modeller's collection! It’s now on sale for the first time in
the UK and exclusive to De Agostini.
Measuring
594mm, this model is built to the original specifications in
breathtaking detail. The high quality components are a combination of
moulded plastic, metal and carbon-fibre effect.
http://www.model-space.co.uk/motors/mclaren
is the official web site
http://mclaren.partworkmodels.co.uk/
is my personal web site |
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Captain
Cook's Endeavour
A 1/48
scale replica of the ship that discovered Australia.
Eaglemoss
initially released this in Australia, and it's now been released in
the UK. The model is a traditional wooden model ship,
constructed from a ply frame, which is planked to make the hull.
http://build-endeavour.com/en/index.html
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James
Bond's Aston Martin DB5 - Published
on the 5th Jan 2011
GE
Fabbri have launched a partwork model magazine giving James Bond fans
the opportunity to build a 1:8 scale replica of the iconic Aston
Martin DB5 from Goldfinger. The James Bond's DB5 magazine is the
first model to be fully authorised by EON Productions and Aston
Martin and has been precision engineered to make it as accurate as possible.
Aston
Martin helped design the model which includes all the dials and
controls from a real DB5, in addition to James Bond's hidden arsenal
of Q-Branch gadgets. Stand out features include a working ejector
seat, working tail and headlights, extendable tyre slashers and a
working horn. The model comes in 85 weekly instalments and each issue
includes new parts for the car and a magazine featuring
behind-the-scenes articles on the making of the 007 films. Model
construction is incredibly straightforward and all the pieces either
click into place or are held together with screws.
"Aston
Martin are delighted to be involved with this beautiful model of one
of our most iconic cars. Everything about it is perfect - from the
materials to the attention to details - all of which are synonymous
with Aston Martin".
http://www.eaglemoss.com/en-us/model-making/james-bond-db5-007/
is the official web site.
Here
is a link to the TV
advert on Youtube |
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HMS
VICTORY
De
Agostini have released a 1:84 scale on the 17th March. At 1.25m
long it's going to be a large and impressive model.
http://www.model-space.co.uk/hms-victory
is the official web site by De Agostini |
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THE
LANCASTER BOMBER
Build
the 1:32 scale Avro Lancaster B1MK1. This model is constructed
mainly from thin laser cut ply with cast metal undercarriage, engines
and other details.
'S for
Sugar' as it was in May 1944 at its 100th mission.
Out
of print
My
personal web site is Build
the Lancaster Bomber |
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THE
BISMARCK
One of
the most famous German battleship at scale 1:200. This is an
impressive model with lots of etched brass details and can be radio
controlled. The series is finished in the UK and drawing to a
close in some other countries. However there are still a lot of
people not yet finished the model.
Out
of print
My
personal web site is Build
the Bismarck |
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THE
FLYING SCOTSMAN
The
legendary 1928 locomotive that first started to link directly London
to Edinburgh, now reproduced as an O-gauge model.
(No
website for this series)
Out
of print
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THE
RED BARON'S FIGHTER PLANE
The
1:8 scale model build of Manfred Albrecht, Baron von Richthofen's
Fokker Triplane, ace during WWI.
This
partwork is no longer available.
My
personal web site is Build
a Fokker Triplane
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THE
TITANIC
White
Star Line's flagship, like the Bismarck, it did a single journey. It
is now available as a 1:250 scale model.
This
partwork is no longer available, but is available as a boxed kit from Amati.
My
personal web site is Build
the Titanic |
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