Duncan B

Apparently they have found evidence of a cycling of the fuel shut off switches on the data recorder (I'm not sure if the signal for the data comes directly from the switch or from the valves though) so they know they were selected to off after take off then cycled back to on (confirmed by the state they were found in after the crash). From what I have read the B787 RAT will automatically deploy when both fuel shut offs are selected to off while in "air logic" mode (i.e. weight off), . The video does show the RAT deployed almost immediately after becoming airborne so the question of why and what caused that is still at large but could be tied to the cycling of the fuel switches (there are other circumstances that will cause the RAT to deploy too of course so that is not a conclusive proof on it's own). Duncan B

Which report is ruling out "humans as the cause"? I am certainly reading things quite differently from you if that is the case. While the initial investigations will not have published any conclusions on absolute cause, blame etc (as that will be for the full enquiry to do once the investigations are complete) that does not mean that they have ruled out any human factors, highlighting the apparent operation of the fuel cut off switches would positively indicate some sort of human intervention would it not? I think you are looking for conspiracies where there are none, your "burning questions" to "a seemingly unsolved case" will be answered in due course when all the facts are known and the formal investigation is complete. Duncan B

Fantastic work. I have the seaplane version in the stash so I hope mine turns out as nicely. Duncan B

Another great Tonka from you. Duncan B

That is fantastic and a great tribute to those brave men who flew off into the darkness each night. Duncan B

Very nicely done. Duncan B

That's excellent. That is a lot of stencil decals, you must have been cross eyed by the end of that session. Duncan B

Ah now that was worth the wait. What a fantastic looking build, very nice indeed. Duncan B

Simply superb. Duncan B

Hi Folks Just a bit of a heads up for our customers that we will be closing for a week (10 days actually!) at the end of July to allow us to carry out a full stock check. To allow us to do this unhindered we will be temporarily stopping the website from accepting any orders from 26th July through to the 3rd August. We also won't be dispatching any orders after 25th July until 4th August. Thanks for your understanding and patience. Duncan B

I can only see links, no photos! Duncan B

A wonderful collection of Phantoms and your latest one is superb. Duncan B

Another great 109, the lack of weathering is a refreshing sight and wholly appropriate. Duncan B

It's a beauty, I too still like the Hasegawa Bf109G kits. As you have shown here they can still cut it with a little effort. Duncan B

I hope the show goes well. Every year I remember too late that I'd like to combine a visit to the show with a visit to my old mate Herridge of Eastleigh. Maybe next year? Duncan B