MikeC

This thread has been an interesting read, and there's some good work. Looking forward to seeing the end result. For those wondering about masks (and thanks for the tip about cutting speed for small items btw) I'll add another vote for the Silhouette Portrait 3. Plus, you can find more useful tips - and downloadable mask files - at the paint masks forum. I can think of several on here who are members there too. https://www.scalemodelpaintmasks.com/

Au contraire! Beverley is a twin-tailfin design, and the Argosy is a twin boom.

Pity you said twin - there's always Italeri's C-130 in 1/48 scale, although I'm not sure how easy they are to get hold of.

Interesting subject, I look forward to seeing it take shape. You do indeed RC, RAFC Cranwell, and that configuration of dayglo panels was early-mid 1960s I think.

Lovely finish.

Maybe, but unless the harnesses were at risk of fouling something, especially when moving the aircraft, I suspect it was not a priority. In any case, a varied seat harness adds a bit of visiual interest imo. YMMV.

Ok I know less than I'd like to about the Wellesley, but regarding your specific question - internal details of the bomb panniers - it seems information is rather scant. So I'd suggest adopting the approach that I do in similar circumstances: make something up. (Who said "burn the heretic"?). If nobody else knows it does not have to be 100% accurate, but it does have to be 110% plausible. So use your knowledge of aircraft construction techniques and technology of the period to make something that is probable and believable.

Very nicely done. Used to see these in the same scheme from HMS Daedalus - Lee-on-Solent - when I lived down that way.

I think of the aircraft in these films as I do the characters, they are played by actors. Hence, a Kingfisher plays a Rufe, etc. Just as in the Battle of Britain, it's actually Trevor Howard, playing the part of AVM Park.

That Spitfire came complete with bombs, decals for type A1 roundels in all 6 positions, and a head-on-a-shelf pilot. I built more than one of those (in an afternoon, no paint, just transfers which were still that, not decals). Also there was a 109 that looked vaguely like a 109, but nothing like the Airfix series 1 Bf 109G. I don't recall the Galaxy or Blackbird, sadly. Ben, a great collection, which among other things shows that a good model doesn't have to be from the latest Wunderkit.

Thanks for the pointer Neil, just had a look: I'm not holding by breath, it still looks a fair way off imo.

Yep, me too, and if anyone does it will most probably be Airfix, who of course have recent form in 1/48 Cold War FAA types.

Add a pilot, hook down, scrapes the deck, supports the rear end a bit - sorted

Obvious when you mention it: why did I not think of that at the time?

Very good work there