Ian

Hey matey So you know I always enjoy your builds , but this... this is by far-and-away one of your best. Love that finish, superb IMHO. Cheers from across the ditch.

Still setting the bar 'high', Andy... Cheers from NZ Ian.

So much more 'personality' than the Dash 8's we have today (and don't get me started on ticket prices !). Lovely build, wish there was a contemporary injection kit (other than the Esci/Italeri) of a Friendship.... Cheers from the 'Naki.

That's a great response everyone. Thank you, really appreciated, as always. I have a few builds that need to return from the 'Shelf of Forgetfulness' so likely one of those will be next. Cheers from NZ. Ian.

Answer right here, basically one would shut-down before the other. Ian.

Because I have a knack of making things difficult for m'self I decided to build my 'Late' Tomcat as an 'Early' (1982) version without the extra lumps'n bumps. I was cautious of all the hype around Tamiyas' Tomcat, however, it turns-out that it really does build that well. There's so many shades in this 'overall Light Gull Grey' finish, that I honestly don't think I'll be doing another USN build for a couple of years - sadly they don't really 'pop' in the photos, but they're definitely there. I've used Mr Color &Tamiya lacquers throughout. Decals are from Furball (sheet 48-060), and behaved flawlessly as always. Also used Quinta decals for the first time (the only after-market on the build)... two words 'game changer' simple as that. I slightly changed the loadout to represent an early and rarely seen 3 + 3 configuration just to add more visual interest. Not too much more to say, please feel free to make any comments & observations or ask any questions. Enjoy the Easter break, cheers from NZ. Ian.

Sincerely, thank you to everyone for posting comments. Really appreciate the kind words. Next my Tamiya F-14 is VERY close to finishing now, just the canopy & 'sticky-out bits' to do. Cheers from NZ.

Revell 1:72 F-105D : Started in Sept '24 but came to a halt when the thirty-seven year old kit decals and forty-five year old Microscale decals both turned into molecule sized fragments the moment they hit the water. Now here is Memphis Belle II in all her pigeon-toed, knock-kneed glory - there's just no fixing the stance without investing in a brass, white metal or rigid resin replacement set. Other than the loadout and new AM decals from Kits-at-War, this is straight from the (1988) box. Mr Color lacquers for the camo, didn't even try to add a wash or weathering as it's only ever going to live in the cabinet. 'Owt much else to say. great nostalgia build. Cheers from NZ.

Oh those Manx 1-11's , can remember them screeching out of Speke back in the day (even when they had the hush kits fitted !). Brilliant builds, great nostalgia trip.

Hey folks So this is my Eduard 'Weekend Edition' 1:48 Focke-Wulf with just generic seatbelts added. Painted with Mr Color lacquers for the camo and decals for a 5/JG300 machine from the spares box. Weathering/stains/leaks are all Windsor & Newton oils. Not too much to say about the kit that hasn't been said here & elsewhere over the years. My first time building this kit and enjoyed it so much I've already added an A4 to my basket at my favourite on-line model shop ! As always, C C & Q's welcome, cheers from New Zealand. Ian.

Museum quality build, simple as that. Ian.

Rare/unusual scheme and limited weathering... really like this one matey, well modelled. Ian.

Unusual & great to see a 487 machine that isn't MM417. Didn't realise that John did a sheet for Amiens Mozzies... will try and hunt that one down. Ian.

Nice collection... do like the Totip 0-37 built it years ago, but would would like another go.... Ian (also NZ)

Nailed it... well modelled, matey 👍 Ian.