5/30/2008
Announcement from Admiralty Model Works

The long awaited announcement of the upcoming projects from Admiralty Models is here. There have been a number of new developments and behind the scene negotiations to bring you some truly unique items. The kits are split into different categories.

Admiralty would also like to welcome Jon Iverson to our group, he will be taking up the position of Blog and Press Release administrator, Minister of Propaganda if you will.

There are more projects to come, some are in development and some are close to being finalized. Admiralty will announce them as the projects get close to their final stages.

We always welcome your input, so if there is a kit that you would like to see, please let us know.

Thank you all for your support and patience, May is our first Birthday, and I would like to thank you all for your support and patronage.

Upcoming Kits

Kit # 700/004 HMS Glorious 1918 (casting stock NOW!) US $ 155.00 Available June 15, 2008

Kit # 700/005 USS Spokane CL 120 Post WWII (Master done, working on molds) US $ 95.00 Available July 2008
This kit contains resin parts to complete the ship and has a huge Photo-etch fret and Brass barrels for the 5”/38 main guns, as well as a flag and hull number decal set.

Kit # 700/006 USS Roanoke CL 145 Post WWII (Master pattern done) Price TBD
This kit contains resin parts to complete the ship and has a huge Photo-etch fret and Brass barrels for the 6”/47 main guns, as well as a flag and hull number decal set.

Next Releases

Special Project Kits

Admiralty Model Works is proud to announce this project. This ship was a follow on to the Jean Bart and Clemenceau. The Main Quad Turrets were distributed fore and aft.

The kind assistance of a number of experts will ensure an accurate and complete kit of this amazing ship, they include the following:

Bruno Gire, author on French navy subjects, whose research at the CAA brought a long lost plan to daylight; Robert Dumas, well known specialist and author of a monograph on French battleships, who reworked a lot of data; Harold Winkel, who redrafted the plans, which were accepted by the CAA to be as exact as possible. The CAA (Centre des Archives de l'Armement) did generously support their work with material and plans yet unpublished.

Accessories 1/700 (Available through Admiralty Model Works Only)

• 700/501 100mm/55 model 1953 French Gun (4 resin guns per bag) US $ 6.00
• 700/502 Exocet SSM Canisters (4 per bag) US $ 6.00
• 700/503 Universal Naval Mines (24 per bag) US $ 6.00
• 700/504 British RN Mk.1 15” / 42 Gun Barrels (Brass, 8 per bag) US $ 16.00
• 700/505 HMS Repulse 1941 Update Set
• An ultimate set to accurize the 1/700 Tamiya HMS Repulse kit. Contains Correct Deckhouses which replace part # B 29 and B 45 in the Tamiya kit to correct it for the 1941 time period.
  The set will contain the following:
  * Correct Deckhouses which replace part # B 29 and B 45 in the Tamiya kit to correct it for the 1941 time period, post 1939 refit.
  * 15” Turrets with Brass barrels
  * Set of highly detailed 4” Triple Gun Mounts
  * Detailed Resin Funnels, with steam pipe detail
  * Full set of Ships Boats, with life rafts
  * Flag Decal sheet by Cartograf
  Price TBD
• 700/506 RNAS Biplanes Set
  This set adds Bi-planes to your WWI Battleship or Battlecruiser. Three different Bi-planes so that the set is correct for any WWI Capital Ship. Contains 2 of each of the Sopwith Camel’s, Pup’s and 1 ¼ Strutters. Includes Photo-etch and Decals. US $ 18.00
• 700/507 USN 5” / 38 WWII Barrels (Brass) set of 12 per bag. US $ 14.00 Available July 2008

Older News:

ON THE SLIPWAY

Admiralty Model Works would like to announce the next project(s) that will be released. This is an information bulletin, and no exact date is set. However all efforts are in hand to have the following ready for the 2007 IPMS Nationals. Tentative price is $145.00 US. No pre-orders will be accepted.

HMS Courageous 1917 1/700

This fine "Light Battlecruiser" will come as a complete kit as of the winter of 1917 fit. The kit will contain all the necessary resin parts to complete HMS Courageous when she had mine rails fitted on the aft deck, and could carry 200 mines. The kit will include brass 15" barrels and dedicated Photo-Etch, including rails.

HMS Glorious 1918 1/700

The "Light Battlecruiser" is in the Spring/Summer of 1918 fit, with flying off platforms fitted to the two 15" Gun Turrets. The kit will contain all the necessary resin parts to complete HMS Glorious, and will include brass 15" barrels, both types of aircraft and dedicated Photo-Etch, including rails.

Now for those of you who would like a Full Hull with propellers and rudder and not just a waterline. Both kits will be available as Full Hull Kits, by special order from Admiralty Model Works only. Cast in one piece to prevent fit problems, these will make fine display models. Price to be determined.

World War One Aircraft in 1/700

I do hope that there will also be a surprise kit at the 2007 IPMS Nationals, time allowing. If not the kit will be available soon after.

There are a large number of ongoing projects still in the works, and as they near completion they will be announced. Please let me assure all of you that I have not been idle, and have listened to all the requests. All eras and Navies have been thought of, and while all of you may not be catered to, I do think a large majority will be pleased with the subject matter.

Thank you all for the support and encouragement that has been pouring in.

Pavel Vacata

If you have any questions about the news and would like to e-mail Pavel please .