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    Aircraft; Ships; Armour; Classical music.

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  1. Jonny
    I think you mean you have the MUSTANG! I know what you mean, though - I have just ‘ collected’ the same kit and Ultracast conversion myself, along with the’. ‘Wingleader’ book! Good luck!!!
  2. Jonny
    Hi, Dunny ... So very sorry to read of your recent trip to the UK and the reason. I know too much about 'palliative' care having accompanied my wife through it back in 2020. I pray for you and of course for your mum. Take care - best & all that. Jonny PS I have almost prepared myself for 'Operation Manchester'! It won't be long before I start in earnest!
  3. Jonny
    I was hoping to see how Roger made the collector ring struts, too, Chris. Go on, Roger, please explain if you've time! Something - well two things really - are niggling at the back of my tiny mind ... first, and away back, did I spot a seat in the Engineer's compartment? I ask 'cos I'm sure that there wasn't one there! Second, I think Revell also goofed with the ailerons. There was some discussion while Heather was building her Halifax recently and her 'fix' was to fit the kit's port aileron to the starboard wing and vice versa. She needed to rescore the undersurface 'gap' (just a line, no more) accordingly. I am not criticising your work, Roger, just commenting. Best, Jonny
  4. Jonny
    Thank you for sharing this, and all your other model pieces with us Heather! Since starting to read this latest ‘thread’ I have excavated my Revell kit and have located one of John Aero’s engine replacement kits. So lit5le to stop me trying to emulate what you’ e achi3vrc! Well done, you, and many thanks! jonny
  5. Jonny
    Ali, I am following your build with bated breath before I start my own conversion. Something is niggling at me. You have inserted the Lancaster style windscreen de-icer sprays. I've looked at a number of Manchester photos (to try to decide what to model) and I don't recall seeing such things on a Manchester. It may well be some (all?) did have them, of course. I thought I should mention it. I may well be wrong of course and I'm not trying to critisize what you've achieved so far. Jonny
  6. Jonny
    brilliant, Heather. and all of a sudden we're treated to a nice Halifax. Thank you for showing it to us!
  7. Jonny
    It's good to see you're still working on this, Alistair! I was waiting fotr you to finish your masterclas before I started my kit! I#ve waited years for a decent Manchester conversion kit to come along and this one is way beyond 'decent' ... it's incredible. So please crack on with your model. Thanks, Jonny
  8. Jonny
    Yes to above but have you thought to ask Airfix for relacements? So long as the kit is still'current' (I think it is!) then they should be able to provide replacements. I hope this helps, Jonny
  9. Jonny
    Heather, I've been wondering about 'exhausts' too. If it helps I found 2 Quickboost ones in eBay. 'Type A' Quickboost 72 357 and 'Type B' Quickboost 72 358. The latter are 'Saxaphone' but with the 'flared bell' fitted - it looks as though you want the 'plain pipe' version(how else to describe them?). Both are £8:99. Hope this helps, Jonny
  10. Jonny
    Thank you everyone for a fantastic response! I think I have all I need for now. best to all, Jonny
  11. Jonny started following Cockpit colour US aeroplanes in RAF service
  12. Jonny
    Apologies if this is already covered elsewhere! I am about to build an RAF Mustang Mk. 1, a P40 Tomahawk and other American built aeroplanes (if any) used by the RAF’s II(AC) squadron. It’s a while since I tried anything like this. Years ago Humbrol produced paints in the ‘Authentic Colours’ range. From blurred memory one such was ANA611, US Interior Green. Is an equivalent available from another paint manufacturer? I have tried to identify something but thus far without success! I want to build and finish these models before starting my 1/72 Manchester using Dunny’s super conversion! All responses gratefully received! Many thanks, Jonny
  13. Jonny
    I have just received a note from Royal Mail to the effect my Manchester conversion kit will be delivered tomorrow, Saturday. Lightning fast delivery all the way from Australia! Faster than some packages I've received posted in the UK! I might be quiet over the next few days ... reading Dunny's and Aligauld's master classes! Jonny It arraived 10:30 this morning. Ive been drooling over tye parts too! Beutifully made, very well packed. Thank you, Roger!
  14. Jonny
    In which case, Tom, I withdraw my comment. Right now I cannot recall which photos I mentioned so the actual mark of aeroplane is clearly irrelevant! Clearly not ‘yours’!
  15. Jonny
    Wow, Tom ... A BRILLIANT effort! I remember trying to build the Contrail version of this kit ages ago but frankly gave up while trying to build the fuselage. I rather envy you your skills. When I get round to it I'm going to try to build Revell's early (Merlin powered) kit - I have aftermarket corrections ready!) and the the Mark III like yours. One thing .. Ive seen lots of photos of Hercules powered aeroplanes (mostly Halifaxes). Many seem to have the cowel flaps in a light colour (white or natural metal - it's is hard to distinguish in monochrome photos!). The reason escapes me. I hesitate to mention it but is it possible that the aeroplane you've modelled was so adorned? I am NOT trying to criticise your model which is truly wonderful. Best, Jonny
  16. Jonny
    A 1/72 Avro Manchester? I’ve just bought a conversion kit from a fellow BMer there! Mind you, sitting here reading this thread late on March 31 it’s hard to not notice the thread title refers to April 1!
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