1250 SCALE MESSAGE BOARD: Re: Update on 1/1200 hong kong ships

A number of Tri-ang copies in plastic were made in Hong Kong. I have a Swiftsure/Superb copy that was fitted with a large misile launcher.

Before Charles Shave (who re-issued the Tri-ang range around 15 years ago approx) had a stroke and disappeared from sight he posted details about numerous plastic 'Tri-angs' on his website. I have never seen any 'right size' plastic Queen Marys or any other merchant ship. There is a FB group on Tri-ang and the models often get discussed on Dockside.

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In the book, "Naval Wargames" by Barry J Carter, he references the ships I am talking about. The author also believes these are copies of the Triang ships of the 60s.

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Hey Jeff,
Thanks! I waterlined the 1963 ships that I have left (2 Farraguts, 1 Forrest Sherman, 1 Fletcher,
3 DEs, 2 C2s, 1 VC2 and 1 LST). The plastic was brittle and caused quite a bit of damage, but was repairable. Also rebuilt a Farragut as per the 1966 Janes drawing. Looks alot better.

The Warsprite remains (but would not be around in the 1960s the time frame I want to model).

The plastic ships (Royal Crown Hong Kong) are: 3 Liners, which look like P2 transports,
a City of type liner, Antillies liner and the Queen Mary (Triang). There is also a type 15 & 12 Frigate (Whitby). They look exactly like the Triang ship, but with full hulls and plastic. I haven't seen them since the mid 60s.
I found the 1250 site that carries Triang and am waiting for my finances to heal to proceed. In the mean time, adding scratch built ships.
Finally, I will post, once I figure this all out.

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Glad to hear you are reurning to the 'senior scale'.

I attach a few photos of my Hornet and Rankin. Both built with added detail and properly 'water-lined'.

The Lindberg, ex-Eagle kits, are worth getting if you can find any.

I am not familiar with Royal Crown Hong Kong - a photo or two would be appreciated.

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Hi folks,
Was in 1/1200 since the early 60s, but gave away my collection, except for about 20 ships, about 20 years ago.
After seeing the ports/harbors that some have done, peaked my interest and construction began on two ports one USA (loosely on the Delaware Phila Naval Shipyard/base, one UK (based on any British Navy base/port map I can find).
I'll try to keep you posted.
There is a mix of Royal Crown Hong Kong, Renwal, Pyro, Triang and scratch.
I plan to purchase 2 more sets of the Renwal to add to the 1963 survivors, but dont need the subs or battleshiips.