Looking for: Airfix Saint Louis

[William pinchers]

Wanted airfix model of the Saint Louis email me at williampinchers@gmail.com if ones available

 

[Uwek]

Do not know, if the kit is still available, but maybe worth a try

Airfix 1/144 St. Louis

Complete and unstarted. Broken forepeak visible in right hand hull half. Present and only needs to be glued but FYI. $25

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[pugwash]

What would one pay for this kit, if one could be found??

 

[William pinchers]

Well that depends on what anyone wants I’m open to offers so long as it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg

 

[Uwek]

On ebay there is one offered for 225 Euro from Germany - but I have my doubts, that it will be sold for this price

Airfix F901S · Auflage 1968 · Ship Of The Line HMS "Royal Sovereign"· 1:168 | eBay

Airfix F901S · Auflage 1968 · Ship Of The Line HMS "Royal Sovereign"· 1:168 | Modellbau, Modellbausätze, Boote & Schiffe | eBay!

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One was sold for appr. 90 US$

Rare Special Edition Airfix St Louis 1626 Classic Ship Model Unbuilt 09257 1:144 | eBay

Rare Special Edition Airfix St Louis 1626 Classic Ship Model Unbuilt 09257 1:144 | Toys & Hobbies, Models & Kits, Boats & Ships | eBay!

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and another one for 47 US$

NOX Airfix St Louis 1626 Classic Ship Model in Box #09257 1/144 Scale | eBay

NOX Airfix St Louis 1626 Classic Ship Model in Box #09257 1/144 Scale | Toys & Hobbies, Models & Kits, Boats & Ships | eBay!

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So you have to wait and see .......

 

[William pinchers]

The USA one is about the right price and fair as to big money well I’m a pensioner so that won’t happen.

 

[pugwash]

I emailed William last night saying I may have this kit.
I'm 70 and it was a struggle, but this morning I went up into my loft where my 'collection/stash' has been collecting cobwebs for over 30 years, only to discover I was in error, I don't have it.
Probably the only one of that series I don't have.
I wasn't prepared to venture up there last night. But had a quick internet search, to find none available anywhere, at any price.

This is always a dilemma. I have several 'esoteric' hobbies and it's the usual story of 'when you want something, it can't be found, 'arm and a leg' or no.

As far as I can tell this kit had only one issue, in 1973. Clearly it wasn't 'popular' and was never re-issued.
That means the tooling could be in pristine condition, sitting in Airfix's vaults.
What context would persuade them to issue what was an obscure subject at the outset?
Don't see that happening anytime soon.

In my email I said I could have it (maybe).
I was wrong, which disappoints, as I was hoping to be able to help a fellow member.

 

[William pinchers]

thank you for trying my friend I’m sure one will surface eventually boy I’d wished I had kept all these in my childhood

 

[mick]

That looks very similar to a heller 60833 la couronne kit if not the exact one.

 

[dpktraf11]

There is currently one on ebay that is asking for 150 or best offer,

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

After building La Couronne, I was considering building the St. Louis using Amati plans, but the challenge of the Sovereign was calling to me...

 

[rick robbins]

I found one that I bought & built on ebay 5 years ago! It came complete, minus the fore-topmast, which I replaced using a large-size tooth-pick! Alittle knife work & some sanding, you couldn't tell the difference! It's a beautiful little model, I just wish I'd added more rigging! I believe Heller also made a version, at least I think it was Heller, but I haven't seen either for at least 4 years!
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