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So, went to Model and Makett and Replica Makettbolt. both walkable from the city centre. The first was quite small but competitively priced and pleasant owner - but non English speaking. The second had a lot of models - very pleasant staff with a smattering of English. ( My Hungarian is non existent!!!). Had a sale pile as well.. Spend money in both - but limited to my baggage restrictions for the flight home. Both worth visit if you are ever here.. And if you like a beer - there's no excuse not to come!!!!

Sywell aviation museum Northants, has a great second hand book and models space... Always looking for donations. Or there maybe somewhere similar more local to you.

Ooo I have got one in the stash!!!!

Hi Thanks very much for that

Airfix P-51 'Fools Paradise' Mustang - from Father Christmas in Watts toy and furniture store in Northampton 1966-7ish. My brother built it for me..

Hi All - anyone know of any worth visting? TIA

Go on Revell - do it in 1/12

I use Plastic weld solvent from http://www.directtrainspares-burnley.co.uk/chemicals.html. excellent stuff. 250ml for £6

1/24 F-35? Gonna be around for years.....

1/48 RN/ RAF Phantom 1/24 Hawk 1/35 Stalwart 1/35 Abbot That is all

building one at the moment - its a lovely kit...

Deffo bargains to be had Without trying to be arsey - a couple of quid off the normal admission price would've been nice as have been zillion times before....

Have the 4 book 2TAF set and the original - excellent reference. RIP

Wonder if they have sorted out the issues with 1/32 F-18 Hornet....

It's got to be a 1/24th Hawk. Absolute no brainer....

I had the dot-to dot book too and saw the aircraft at Sywell aerodome whilst they were there for the filming. There is a small section in the museum there about the making of the film and is well worth a visit...https://www.sywellaviationmuseum.org.uk

Just picked one of these up from an antiques centre.... looks to be a challenge!

Built the Tamiya one years ago and it was a nice build - have another in the stash. Recommended. The simplified Heller kit goes together pretty well too - built one this year - and looks the part. Had to replace the decals from indycals tho' as the originals had perished.

You must be right - My dad a liar. Hang on a minute - he was there - were you?

Needs must I guess. My dad said they were a little pressed for time......

My father told me that in the last fe w day s before D Day he was ordered to paint the invasion stripes on aircraft at his station - Can't remember which on - but in wiltshire - using any means possible -.. These were on Typhoons and Mustangs. The guys were issed with buckets of paints and mops..... He was attached to 2 TAF 121/122 Wing and he went over to France as advanced airfield construction on D Day +2 landing on Jig beach..

do they still do Appliance white??....

Live Aid - best gig. Rickie Lee Jones worst gig. Leamington Spa - Just before the concert she had hissy fit with a security guard and cancelled the show and hour before start time. Great! First gig - Simon and Garfunkel at Wembley

Whoops posted this twice - Apologies . Not sure how to get rid of it....!

Any recommendations folks for model shops and has anyone been to the army museum? Travelling in the middle of May... Cheers