British Warships 1960-80

Sir Galahad as in its early years - "L 3005" after completion at Alex Stephan, 1966, for the Ministry of Transport and managed as a ship of the British India Line t. The color scheme was white overall, yellow chimney, masts and cranes. and a blue band around the hull to denote a troop-carrier.

Another welcome addition to Albatros' range! Length just under 4"'s

Nicely detailed diecast miniature model of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary landing ship logistics (LCL) RFA Sir Lancelot in 1960s finish.
All six of the Lancelot class landing ships deployed to the South Atlantic for the Falklands campaign. 
Model is 10.5cm Long

The Whitby class (or Type 12) Frigate  included 6 ships for the Royal Navy. Designed as anti-submarine frigates. Eastbourne was built by Vickers Armstrong in 1958,becoming a training ship in 1972 only to become embroiled in the 'Cod Wars' off Iceland in 1976 where a collision with the ICGV BALDUR left her classified as no longer seaworthy. Decommissioned in 1984.

Max. 2600t displacement, length 110m x 12m, max. 30 knots turbine driven via 2 propellers. 

Sister to Eastbourne, Blackpool spent part of her career 'down under' leased to the Australian Navy 1966 - 71. Withdrawn 1978.

A 1/1250 scale model of HMS Salisbury by Albatros SM Alk342.

Frigate, Type 61, completed in 1957. Builder: HM Dockyard Devonport, displacement 2170t,
max 2400 t with a full load, 100m length x 12m. Diesel drive, 24 kn.
Equipped with a battery of radars and used in many promotions of the
Royal Navy, then as a harbour training ship from 1980 and finally sunk as a target 1985!

This is a 1/1250 scale model of the all gun version of the last of the RN WW2 cruiser hulls to be completed. A superb model cast in pewter from a 3-D printed master from a CAD drawing. This is an excellently detailed model to which the photograph doesn't do justice.

A 1/1250 scale second-hand waterline model of Sir Lancelot by Trident Alpha Ta10101. This model is in very good condition with re-painted decks and details and a helicopter on the after deck, see photograph.

A 1/1250 scale metal model of HMS Tiger in 1977 as a helicopter cruiser. Tiger was the second and last of the Tiger class cruisers to be converted (1968-72 at Devonport) from the original all gun ships. The large hangar replaced all the rear turrets and taller funnels were fitted (Blake, converted first, received the taller funnels later). Lion was never converted and was broken up in 1975. Tiger went in 1979 and Blake in 1981.

A nice model of the early "Fort" class.

New in 2011, a model of another member of the early "Fort" class.

Albatros ALK332 1/1250th British Esk BP Tanker Waterline Model

A 1/1250 scale model of SSBN HMS Resolution, The Polaris Deterrent!

Die-cast model of the famous ship, pennant number A171 whose troops re-occupied South Georgia during the Falklands Campaign, over 30 years ago!

The ship was actually purchased from Denmark in 1967 (built 1956), displaced 3600 tons, and was fitted with 2 x 20mm guns.

A 1/1250 scale resin model of a "Ton"-class vessel converted to a mine hunter. Typically, they only retained Orepesa sweeping gear, had enclosed bridges and reverse tripod masts as modelled here.

A 1/1250 scale second-hand model of HMS Hecla by Triton R1078. This model has been painted in white and buff with decks in a contrasting wood effect ochre colour,see photograph. The model is in very good condition.