Crispness Special Victory White Box Finding Airfix Rare Kits Box Open and Review

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  • @philjolly6965
    @philjolly6965 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I remember building this kit in the 1960s with my dad and it was beautiful. I really hope that Airfix is able to retool the Victory soon.
    Thanks Harry and happy Christmas.
    Cheers
    Phil

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Don’t hold your breath… Hornby is in financial trouble so Airfix can only spit out sale items they know will sell in huge numbers and can cheaply CAD. Big Sailing Ship Kits are not going to make enough money short term to keep the lights on.

  • @stevemcintyre4398
    @stevemcintyre4398 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Seasons greetings to you 'ol mate. Love to see that old kits like this make your day.

  • @neilhughes9310
    @neilhughes9310 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video, Harry.
    I visited Victory a few years ago and was told the only original parts from the 18th Century are things like the silverware and crockery. Every part of the actual ship has been replaced at least once.
    Also tried to build this kit probably around 1972. I lost a part and sent one of those little slips off to Airfix for the replacement. Still waiting.

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They always sent me missing parts even down under to the other side of the world. You have to include a sell addressed and stamped envelope. Did you forget that bit?

  • @timkeungko3485
    @timkeungko3485 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I built this boxing of Victory in 1981, and when I saw another one two years later, I was overjoyed and bought it. It's still somewhere in my storeroom. Also Wasa, Discovery, Great Western, Endeavour, Golden Hind, St Louis...just love these Airfix sailing ship kits. Wish you a very Merry Christmas!

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for commenting, Merry Crispness matey

  • @rogerbowen5753
    @rogerbowen5753 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a beauty! Yep, those old kits are things of wonder. I remember, out of sheer curiosity, buying an original long-box Aurora Black Knight. I wasn't sure what to expect, but, when I opened it up, I was pleasantly surprised. The moulding was so clean and crisp and the detail on the armour was beautiful. Moments later, I saw that there was a Monogram re-issue in stock in their other store. Boy was I glad I didn't get that one! Have a brilliant Christmas, Harry! Hope to see you ship shape and Bristol fashion in the new year.

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes always find the most original release of a kit when the moulds were new and the injection of the styrene crisp and beautiful.

    • @rogerbowen5753
      @rogerbowen5753 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@HarryHoudiniModels Yeah, when I have room and time again, I'll see what I can hunt down.

  • @rogersmith2950
    @rogersmith2950 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I must admit I tend to look of older Airfix kits to do, now we will all be looking for the Victory, great video wets the appetite, that being so have a few curry's on me and Merry Christmas 🎅🎅🎅

  • @slowridemodelcars1687
    @slowridemodelcars1687 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice banjo playing, lots of nice detail on the boat, and lots of tedious work, thank you for update!

  • @captaincool3329
    @captaincool3329 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    6:50 "England expects that every man will do his duty"; originally Nelson had intended to say "confides" instead of "expects", but someone suggested the change so the message would use less flags and Nelson agreed.

  • @artsmodeldockyard8718
    @artsmodeldockyard8718 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great review Harry of how Airfix's Victory was when it came out, you definitely hit it off with the quality on this one, night and compared to what poor buyers get now. It's a sad day when a company like Airfix neglects it's mouldings and genre of ship builders to where they are now.

  • @Damien-q8t
    @Damien-q8t 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Awesome find....picked up some ancient but mint condition 1/72 Airfix kits....English Electric Lightning F-1A from 1967 and a Fouga Magister as well as the Panavia M.R C.A. (the Tornado before it was the Tornado) both from 1975

  • @Johnny-tt8zc
    @Johnny-tt8zc 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very nice looking kit. It's always a good thing getting an original boxing.

  • @midnightmodeling1639
    @midnightmodeling1639 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great looking kit, Harry. Thanx for sharing.

  • @andrewoconnor5108
    @andrewoconnor5108 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Brilliant video Harry and loved the Victory. Shame Airfix always forgot to include the propeller screws though!

  • @anthonylichfield3540
    @anthonylichfield3540 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hello there Harry merry Christmas to you and bask the cat. I have happy memories of building the victory back in. The 1960s .anyway mate all the best from here in the UK and happy modelling everyone 👍 🍺🍺🥳🎄⛄️☃️

  • @thomaslatth665
    @thomaslatth665 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks again Harry for a wonderful walk down memory lane with added sprinkle of historic nuggets 08) Merry Christmas to you and Co.

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      History is all I have now. That and my nuggets!

  • @prc789
    @prc789 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I've just found out how lucky I was. I managed to get a job lot of sailing ships off ebay of a Revell Spanish Galleon (H-367) 1971, Airfix Endeavour 1768 (07251-7) 1976 version and the same HMS Victory for only £56. I also have the Red box version.
    One place I would recommend looking for old kits, although the shipping might end up more than the kit, is Kingkit. That's where I find most of my older kits, and they seem to be very reasonable on their pricing.

  • @paulcorrigan649
    @paulcorrigan649 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    England expects that every man will do his duty. Merry Christmas Harry.

  • @amyschry4129
    @amyschry4129 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a fantastic find Harry! A "time capsule" of ship modeling from the 70's. Visiting the actual Victory is on my "bucket list" before I "kick the bucket". Have you ever reviewed the Revell 1/225 HMS Victory kit? Happy Holidays Harry🎄
    Tom S.

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No but I have seen others build the Revell new tool Victory and it looks mighty impressive

  • @stevenbaker8216
    @stevenbaker8216 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for sharing Merry Christmas Harry

  • @Bob-b7x6v
    @Bob-b7x6v 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Merry Crispness, Harry.

  • @davidchampkin5999
    @davidchampkin5999 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have the heller 1/100 Victory kit in my stash .
    The instructions that come with the kit are not the best .
    Just purchased the new recent heller instruction book which is so much easier to understand with regards to the rigging .
    So will be making a start very soon 👍

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes new instructions by new German owners of Heller.. should be precise and orderly ve wantz zem like dat!

  • @chrismaxwell3244
    @chrismaxwell3244 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Happy Christmas Harry.

  • @200865mark
    @200865mark 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I see you like those older sailing ship models I like the cutty stark never been able to find a large kit though

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Revell do a 1/96 scale version of the Cutty Sark, and an even rarer hard to find 1/72 scale version which is over a metre long.

  • @sammy_dog
    @sammy_dog 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Another FARKing great video Harry
    you gotta love a good box opening

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s all in the way I spread my flaps

    • @sammy_dog
      @sammy_dog 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@HarryHoudiniModels yup it's all about those flaps

  • @richardstout6364
    @richardstout6364 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I recently managed to bag this same white box for a measly £9 the bits are still bagged and the rat lines are flat and undamaged but the box is damaged and the sails and flag sheet is totalled. Still it’s going to be my main project over next year, really looking forward to it.

  • @rogersmith2950
    @rogersmith2950 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi Harry
    Happy new year to you and looking forward to the new presentations.
    Can I ask a quick question
    What site gives the production run of specific kits
    Kind regards 🎅🎅🎅

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      scalemates.com is useful, but not always 100% accurate. There are fan pages which list model kit first tool dates. I scored a document off an Airfix fan site that has all the kit tool dates back to the 1950’s.

  • @ronaldbyrne3320
    @ronaldbyrne3320 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Helluva great find Harry. 😀

  • @Flakmagnet1701
    @Flakmagnet1701 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    HMS Victory...great ship! I remember butchering that very kit many years ago. It looked like a wasp with sails.
    As a UK dweller, I was able to visit HMS Vistory, and I actually own a tiny piece of one of her masts, taken off at a renovation in the 70's. I have walked her decks, and seen the spot where Nelson fell.
    Not surprised he fell...I nearly tripped over there too. Some idiot nailed a plaque there right where you have to walk.
    Mind you...and I blame Harry for this...Santa is bringing me the 1/144th Airfix Wasa. Wanted to build it ever since I saw it in Stockholm. Having seen the Harry method of hull painting, I reckon I might actually be able to do this one justice and build my first plastic sailing ship that wasn't a disaster.

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      People call me a bloody big planker… at least I think that’s what they say!

  • @Lambonights
    @Lambonights 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Another beauty of a kit, Harry! I have one from 2005. It's ok, not too flashy but no way as good as this one. Great find!
    EDIT: I found one Harry, here in the Scotland, on Fleabay! Not a bad price, either. It says complete, but I'll see. Anyways, any bits missing, I'll make my own now thanks to your Blue Stuff tip! Nice seeing Bask popping in to say hello. 😸 Hope you both have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! 👍

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks matey, you too

    • @Lambonights
      @Lambonights 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@HarryHoudiniModels The kit finally arrived. So much better detail on the 70s white box kit and only a tiny bit of flash. For sure, the older the kit, the better where an Airfix Victory is concerned, thanks again for the tip Harry, it wasn't even that expensive either! 👍

  • @brenstratters2026
    @brenstratters2026 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thaught I'd get mine out and play with it at the same time as you Harry. (NO - don't go there!!). I have The Craft Master boxing from the late 60s. The plastic comes in brown. Otherwise it is identical. All the best. Merry Christmas and happy new year matey.

  • @Bob-b7x6v
    @Bob-b7x6v 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've got a 1/48 Special Hobby Re.2000 and a PAG-G tarmac diorama base in the mail today. 🎁

  • @robertgrimsted877
    @robertgrimsted877 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’ve been on the victory Harry love the vid the victory is amazing in Portsmouth have an awesome Christmas 😀

  • @darronhedges5873
    @darronhedges5873 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I was bought the 3 litre Bentley for Xmas by flash uncle when about eight.Stared at me from top of wardrobe until I found other things to fiddle with in my bedroom alone to pass time.

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That kit is worth a pretty penny these days especially in original White Box. I have 2, one of broken bits in a bag, but won’t ever sell mine

    • @darronhedges5873
      @darronhedges5873 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ Even then using vinyl for bonnet straps,I hit the Sea Cadets before being allowed to attempt it.Little did stepdad know his little milk delivery slave was pilfering penny’s to buy tamiya figures while he was on the piss at lunchtime after work.Whayever I bought had to fit inside a new box of figures,so 1/76 trucks and transporters were cleverly packaged alongside the /35 figures ready to wave at him as he was playing crib.Happy Xmas Harry,one day I’ll build a ship promise!

  • @hellsfirefreedomtube6984
    @hellsfirefreedomtube6984 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Someone’s already beat me to it but here it is. “England expects that even man will do his duty”

  • @TheQstoltz
    @TheQstoltz 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Many thanks for your excellent content over the past year. Always interesting and thought provoking. Nice pantomime references this time and I hope you have a great Christmas and every best wishes for 2025. Please say hi to Mr Buckman be nice to see his return once the rigging has been completed on your excellent models. Best wishes from here in the UK.

  • @ModelkitStuff
    @ModelkitStuff 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    England expects that every man will do his duty. I have the same 1972 kit , the plastic is great. Step 7 on the poop deck thats not a grating its a skylight, so you have to paint it all glass with a wood frame.

    • @MrFumblethumbs
      @MrFumblethumbs 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I've picked up an 1/130 Airfix Cutty Sark. It's old. Made in England. The box says "Classic Ship Series 9". Also, it has green instead of blue colour?? You wise fellows have any info ?? I've looked high and low and have come up empty. Cheers!

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      #6

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @MrFumblethumbs. That is the Airfix kit White box with green trim. It’s probably also a 1972 release when they had the different colours on the white boxes

  • @AlisonFort
    @AlisonFort 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Have a great Christmas and all the best for 2025!

  • @chadgun4135
    @chadgun4135 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That was good for me Harry

  • @musoseven8218
    @musoseven8218 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a dilemma, mint in box unbuilt? Or the pleasure of the build 🤔🤔 Christmas has arrived early 🎄🎄🎄🎉🎉🎉

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It will be built… I am a constructor not a collector

    • @musoseven8218
      @musoseven8218 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @HarryHoudiniModels Same here Harry, same here👍✌️💜😉

  • @PaulDekleva
    @PaulDekleva 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    “England expects every man to eat his curry”

  • @barrythatcher9349
    @barrythatcher9349 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nelson's quote before the battle of Trafalgar: England expects that every man will do his duty.

  • @garymarkham2165
    @garymarkham2165 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Gday Cap't H. Thunk the banjo needs a little bit of a tune up (especially the 'G' string !) WHAT, NO GERMAN VOICE OVER ! Aaaaagh, must have scared bodoob to change it ! Hahaha, the French still speeds up when you speak faster, -love it 🤣😂😅. I heard lots of "allo's" and "wee's" as you spoke, mmmm, not what you were speaking, though ! Very nice kit this one. My family are becoming concerned I'm being influenced by your channel and the sailing ships. Daughters ask "where you put ship, only planes, dad ?" Merry Christmas, Harry, you too, Bask dercat 👍👍 🇰🇷🇦🇺.

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I pulled too hard on G string and got a squeaky voice

  • @araserbilgin876
    @araserbilgin876 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think this kit is closer to a 1:150 scale rather than 1:180. I'm not entirely sure, but all the measurements I’ve taken indicate that it’s larger than 1:180, roughly around 1:150.
    I got excited thinking it would match the other 1:150 scale ships I have, so I bought one...
    I must say that the quality of the new red package contents has absolutely nothing to do with what was shown in the video. After dealing with the ridiculous methods needed to straighten a ship that looked like a bent piece of cheese, and after discovering that none of the masts, anchors, or any other part would fit into place, I gave up on building the kit. For now, I’m satisfying my HMS Victory craving with Revell’s 1:224 scale kit...
    Still, I hope you build this ship as well; I’d really love to see you complete an HMS Victory...

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Remember ship lengths are usually from hull stem post at the water line to the stern post. if you include the beak or bowsprit in your measurements then you will be way out in scale!

  • @paulgarner3541
    @paulgarner3541 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    England expects that every man will do his duty" was a signal sent by Vice-Admiral of the Royal Navy Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, from his flagship HMS Victory as the Battle of Trafalgar was about to commence on 21 October 1805.”
    Wikipedia

  • @eamonnhaddon5105
    @eamonnhaddon5105 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The original rope rigging instead of the plastic tool and cotton a bottle of clear adhesive, which was a disaster waiting to happen.

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I have tools that can fix that - houdinimodels.com/tools

  • @finlayfraser9952
    @finlayfraser9952 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The point is Harry, the kit worth more in its box than being built? Merry Christmas bye the way!

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The point is Finlay I will build it, I am not a price inflating collector.

  • @Jeff-cv4qn
    @Jeff-cv4qn 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    England expects every man to do his duty

  • @lookingforagoodcop.7409
    @lookingforagoodcop.7409 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    "England expects that every man will do his duty"

  • @carausiuscaesar5672
    @carausiuscaesar5672 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻

  • @Bob-b7x6v
    @Bob-b7x6v 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That's a lifetime worth of masking and chipping sponge in those packages.

  • @viking1236
    @viking1236 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    England expects that every man will do his duty.
    Also will you build it anytime soon?

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sure.. as soon as I have completed the Prince, St Louis, Bounty, Amerigo Vespucci, Viking Ship, Warspite, Seydlitz, Deutschland, and Varyag. Shouldn’t take too long :)

    • @viking1236
      @viking1236 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ I shall stay subbed to see it! Had a version of Victory in the 70s, can’t remember what maker but not Airfix, Revel perhaps? Nasty brown plastic. Good luck finishing the rest your vids are always fun to watch.

  • @fenman1954
    @fenman1954 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Unfortunately Airfix have no plans for any new ship kits just re-issues of old moldings .

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Simply impossible in these economic times.. they were the world leader in model kits with profits to burn back in the 60s and 70s so could afford vanity projects which would not turn a profit for many years. Now the bean counters at Hornby won’t let that happen.

    • @fenman1954
      @fenman1954 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@HarryHoudiniModels it's more to do with the terrible state of Hornby finance. Airfix is profitable but the Hornby model side is bleeding money.

  • @Bob-b7x6v
    @Bob-b7x6v 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh vindalu.

    • @HarryHoudiniModels
      @HarryHoudiniModels  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I am more a Sagwalla or Jalfrezi man myself

    • @Bob-b7x6v
      @Bob-b7x6v 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @HarryHoudiniModels Eggplant Tikka once in a while, too.