Details of model The SARO "Princess" model is produced in a limited edition of 100 only and has been modelled to a scale of 1:144. It is made of high-density resin with metal component parts such as the rotating propellers, beaching chassis, jet exhausts and aerial.The model is available bespoke, built to customer order in either the all-over silver scheme of the prototype in 1952 or in the SARO house colour scheme of 1953 which was similar to the BOAC scheme of the period. Either model is available with the carefully-modelled beaching gear fitted, loose or not included at all, allowing the collector to choose his or her preference. However, because of the weight of the model the beaching gear has to be permanently fitted and is not removable for fitting/unfitting by the collector. The beaching gear has rotating wheels. It is possible to order the beaching chassis to be supplied loose, that is not fitted to the model and for placing around it for display.  The 10 metal propellers rotate, the centre bosses are highly polished and the blades satin with the black leading edge of the de-icer portrayed. The inner four propellors are doubled and rotate independently to represent the contra-rotating twin-engine arrangement in these nacelles.Every model is supplied with two pairs of floats to represent them in either the lowered or the retracted-to-the-wingtip position. These are removable by the collector for preference and use the common slots under the wing for both float types. Every model is supplied with a clear `see through’ acrylic stand ensuring it does not visually dominate the aircraft; it has a stainless steel pin to locate the model, a beize-edged cradle to support it and which is rotational for view. A decal of the Saunders Roe logo of the period and "Princess" is placed on the front of the display stand. The intention has been to create a model with a high attention to detail (as much as can reasonably be created), which is unusual in a model of this scale but which is a common feature of Crescent Models. Chamfers on the inner edge of the flaps are modelled because this was required to clear the centre bubble of the fuselage when the flaps were lowered. The anhedral to the mainplane, the angle of the tailplane and of the jet exhausts all show carefully proportioned and accurate detail.  The model is boxed with a blue foam insert for protection and every one is issued with a "Certificate of Authentication" giving its limited edition number. This number is also subtly indicated under the wing with the "Crescent" moon logo.The boxed model is £525 (pounds UK Sterling). The model is ordered by the completion and signing of an identical form in triplicate, the white copy for retention by the collector, with the yellow and orange copies retained by Crescent Models for assembly purposes and filing. This ensures that all parties know precisely what has been ordered, as the form lists the contact details, specification of the model, and gives the limited edition number and the order date. This ensures that each model is built in sequence and no one collector has to wait longer than another. E-mail orders are possible with the agreement of Crescent Models. Each model takes about six weeks to prepare although in periods of increased demand, this period may be extended. It is not the policy of Crescent Models to rush the creation of a model to make its delivery quicker; the maintaining of the build quality is paramount. Because component parts and considerable time are committed from the outset, a deposit of £50 (pounds UK Sterling) is requested with the completed and signed forms. The remainder, along with the cost of any shipping, is payable on completion and delivery. Where collection of the model cannot take place at any of the Aviation collector events that we attend, Crescent Models tries wherever possible to deliver the model to the customer (within a reasonable distance in the South-East of England), to avoid the possibility of any damage in transit, although the packaging has been carefully designed to wrap around the model to avoid this. An additional nominal sum of £10 (pounds UK Sterling) towards the expenses related to this will be charged. Should you have any queries, please contact us - we would be delighted to make a model for you. Please see the photographs page for further views of the model and its high level of detail. |
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