Flight lieutenants girl Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hi all, I have found a formaplane Hastings 202 squadron in a box on top of my late father's wardrobe. He was a navigator in coastal command 1951-61. Is there anyone interested? Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 They are about as stiff as wet tissue paper. It would be easier to knit fog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 4 hours ago, Flight lieutenants girl said: Hi all, I have found a formaplane Hastings 202 squadron in a box on top of my late father's wardrobe. He was a navigator in coastal command 1951-61. Is there anyone interested? Xx I'll give it a go! cheers wally in Perth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 S+M HP Hastings kits in Australia. Red Roo sell S+M kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 7 hours ago, Ed Russell said: S+M HP Hastings kits in Australia. Red Roo sell S+M kits. thanks ed, but I hope to pick up a cheap vacform one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 For those who missed out, Mel is having another run of Hastings produced. Should be ready for Telford again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 7 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: For those who missed out, Mel is having another run of Hastings produced. Should be ready for Telford again. Thanks Bentwaters. I missed out last time so what with this & the Canberra I think Mel will be taking most of my pocket money! Do you know if they'll be available through the website as it's unlikely I'll make it to Telford? Edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Edge said: Thanks Bentwaters. I missed out last time so what with this & the Canberra I think Mel will be taking most of my pocket money! Do you know if they'll be available through the website as it's unlikely I'll make it to Telford? Edge Yes they will be. Drop Mel a line and reserve them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 12 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Yes they will be. Drop Mel a line and reserve them . Will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaf-man Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 On 10/2/2017 at 12:08 PM, bentwaters81tfw said: Yes they will be. Drop Mel a line and reserve them . What to do if he doesn't answer? )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 3 minutes ago, iaf-man said: What to do if he doesn't answer? )) I'll PM you his other email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Wouldn’t mind one of these too, bit steep, but I’m that slow at building, it’s good value per hour modelling 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 If S&M committed the Hastings to styrene, that would surely be an absolute winner. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 20 hours ago, 71chally said: If S&M committed the Hastings to styrene, that would surely be an absolute winner. Wouldn't bet on it. If it were guaranteed to be an absolute winner we probably wouldn't be having this conversation!!. I'd buy it, you'd buy it but I suspect that for a those other than the die hard enthusiast it would be the Handley Page "What?"? Or, Handley Page "Never 'eard of it". Allan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Spoke to Mel about the next batch. The problem does lie with the clear cast resin. Apparently the process requires a minute amount of Mercury. EU regulations forbid this, so an alternative formula is being sought, or he has to wait for Brexit to press on with production. Vac forming is out, it can't be blended with the resin parts, and injection tooling is prohibitive as he would need to produce 1000. So hang in there guys. One way or another Mel will get them out to you. Meanwhile, I can be getting high by licking my Hastings canopy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Spoke to Mel about the next batch. ...and injection tooling is prohibitive as he would need to produce 1000. So hang in there guys. One way or another Mel will get them out to you. Surely they could sell at least a 1000 injected Hastings? I would definitely be up for a pair in injection molded, but can't entertain a whole resin kit. Edited March 19, 2018 by 71chally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Mel thinks not, and tooling costs would be too high. He runs on tight margins. Anyway, it's a nice kit to build, and I have never built resin before. 23 minutes ago, 71chally said: Surely they could sell at least a 1000 injected Hastings? I would definitely be up for a pair in injection molded, but can't entertain a whole resin kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Latest from Mel yesterday, the clear casting problems have been overcome, and a new run of canopies is imminent. The Hastings will be available shortly. He had the same problem with the Andover, and they are back on sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 As yet unannounced, they are back in stock. Mel is dealing with pre-orders at present. Price is £150. The run was 46 this time then the mould broke. Subject to sales will determine if another mould is made. Buy while you can. Another run will be at least a year away due to the casters commitments. They are done professionally in a centrifuge - hence no air bubbles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 2 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: As yet unannounced, they are back in stock. Mel is dealing with pre-orders at present. Price is £150. The run was 46 this time then the mould broke. Subject to sales will determine if another mould is made. Buy while you can. Another run will be at least year away due to the casters commitments. They are done professionally in a centrifuge - hence no air bubbles. There goes my bonus! Edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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