HMS Ark Royal (R09) 3D Print from China

This is just to allow me to post some pictures on Dockside. I will do a full write up in due course. Unfortunately the model as supplied had some printing faults - visible in the pictures. I contacted the supplier and they responded very quickly and have promised replacements.
















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