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H.G. Watkins List
Greetings,
Is there a complete list of the models offered by H.G. Watkins over the life of that firm ? Thanks ! |
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I have an old John Hathaway catalogue, I think from the late 1970s, that lists the first 26 Waterline Warships produced by HG Watkins. I attach scans. There are at least three more:
WL-27 Light Cruiser Flint WL-28 Japanese Cruiser Natori WL-29-British Light Cruiser Sheffield Anyone know of any beyond those 29? Then Watkins also designed models of the ship "Exodus" 16 1/2" long WL-501 the Bolton Paul Defiant 1:48 WL-502 the Northrop B-49 Bomber "The Wing" 1:72 (I think Watkins used to work for Northrop, and may have met John Hathaway there.)
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Thanks for this, Rob!
That document is a fine memento of paper modeling in the 70s. The pen and ink sketch by Jacobs of the Maryland or California-class battleship is in a style that I like very much. Judging from the images, the models built up into excellent replicas of the ships. I only know of Watkins models from discussions in this forum, but would love to see one of the actual models - in the original form or built up some day. Don |
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I have two ship models here: Renown and Surcouf. I had copies of Achilles and Dido, but they have been sold.
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Any idea if there are more available ????
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Not from me: I got these from collector's clearing their attics. Of course one never knows - just check the Collectors' Items on various pages on my site every now and again.
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Thanks for all of the responses !
I'd like to get my hands on an Independence kit... Maybe in time... I really appreciate this forum. Lots of great folks. |
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In my experience they are super rare. One appears on eBay maybe once a year. Late former member Darwin had the best collection I know of and many of his were scanned.
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How about contacting Peter Heesch, and asking if he might have some of the kits, or if he knows what the entire catalog is?
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My apologies Darwin! Not "late" at all, and still very much with us. In fact Happy Birthday!
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