HMS Blake Command Helicopter Cruiser C99. 1/700

HMS Blake Command Helicopter Cruiser C99. Detail up kit in 1/700 scale for HMS Blake after the 65-69 refit when the aft super structure was converted to carry helicopters. Included are multiple sets of life raft canisters, designed to make correct positioning easy. Remove the remaining sprue from the under side after securely fitting to the bulkheads. Two Alternate Funnel Caps. Six Whip Ariel Bases for the hanger roof. Two Whalers with davits. Halmatic Nelson 34 Launch, and also the Fairy Huntress Captains Launch. Two 11 meter Work boats, with the option to have the canvas cover on or off. The frame work is not included for the open version, but could be replicated withe thin wire or stretched sprue. Two Seacat launchers. Two Seacat Directors on platforms. Two Gun Directors. The aft one mounted on a platform. Two SCOT Domes on platforms. Two Corvus Chaff Launchers. Type 965 Radar. Due to the very small parts and fine detail, this set is only available in FUD material. Care must be taken when removing the parts from the sprue, and while handling and fitting. Recommended for experienced model makers. Now also includes detailed replacement Crane Cab, designed for PE jibs. If the kit jib is used, some rework may be necessary. A replacement 6inch Turret, with the option to use the kit barrels or scratched barrels. A detailed replacement 3 inch Turret. Barrels not included. These should be fashioned from 0.3mm wire etc. Plus a Mk2 Land Rover.