Revell 1/125 "Ocean Exploration Vessel"

[Taurusboy]

Picked this up yesterday in my usual
charity shop. It was sealed as brand
new and in excellent condition. I am
not a ship modeller so if anyone has
built this I would appreciate any tips
on what to watch out for. I'ts a big kit!!
Regards
Pete.

[Taurusboy]

One I forgot!

[JamesPerrin]

That's a find! Should make for an interesting build and good excuse to try something different and learn a few new skills.

[general rocket]

Try listening to a lot of Calypso music. Brrrrm Tish. Thank you, I'm here all week.

It's a re-release of Jacque Coustaue's famous ship the Calypso, so lots of pictures on the web and Youtube.
Lots of history too, built as an American Minesweeper and passed on to the Royal Navy for use in the Mediterranean, sold off for use as a Ferry and then converted to the very famous Calypso, and finally being re-released by Revell as the totally fictitious Neptun.
During the 70's it was all over the T.V. every week, in "The Undersea World of Jacque Cousteau"

[TobyC]

Cousteau had a thing about gropers. The fish that is.

[Taurusboy]

Thanks for the post James-yes
this is going to test my stamina
and is it possible to buy model
paints in pints!!

[Taurusboy]

I remember watching those
Cousteau episodes very well
Thanks general rocket for the
info-very useful.

[Taurusboy]

Hi TobyC- gropers! very suspect
occupation don't you think?

[Chris]

Here are a bunch of pictures of her, including the model built up:

https://www.google.com/search?q=coustea ... 80&bih=613;

[Taurusboy]

Many thanks Chris a hugely helpful
page great tips on the build.

[Taurusboy]

Many thanks Chris a hugely helpful
page great tips on the build.

[ShaunW]

An interesting diversion Pete and I look forward to seeing your efforts with this one.

[jssel]

It is sad to see the Calypso in that sad of shape. I enjoyed the Society's programs and the science of it all. Was a member for several years until I felt the U.S. membership was being bashed due to our nation's percieved inability to follow the Society's vision. But they have done great work politics aside.

Good luck with this build, Pete. A very historical subject.

[Taurusboy]

Thanks for your usual encouragment
Shaun and I'll try my best.

[Taurusboy]

Hello Jeff -- you must remember those
programs well as I do. I looked forward
to each and every episode.although I
had no idea I was going to build that
vessel!