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Hi All, I have finally completed my build of the Formaplane Hastings in Boscombe Down markings, taken about 5 weeks but I am happy with the result and quite a rare item for the display table! The build is covered in a WIP thread for those interested, I would recommend purchase of the later (AIM Historic Wings?) boxing of this kit as resin nacelles and white metal undercarriage/props were supplied which would make the build a lot easier!

As usual all comments welcome. MODeller

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That turned out really inspirational. I have the formaplane version in my stash and will now go read your build thread. I always liked the Hastings and was pleased to get close to one at Duxford a few years back.

David

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Well done mate, I wouldn't build a vacform if i was offered cash!. Nice replica of an old bird from here.

What's next............

I'm currently doing the Harrier t10 that's here in green with the chequers on.

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Very nice Brian!

boy, that brings back some memories - of a families' day back in the late 60s.

I was allowed into that aircraft (all 3 were parked there!) and being awe-struck by how steep the climb up the freight deck was just to get to the flight deck. Mind you, at age 6 it probably seemed a lot steeper and higher than it really was but the memory has stayed with me.

Heady days and thanks again for sharing it with us. :thumbsup:

cheers

Rick

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Beautiful model of a lovely aircraft and an interesting scheme to boot! You did a great job with the engine nacelles.

I wish someone would do a new tool kit in injection moulded plastic. I have a started one of these somewhere that was given to me that will see the light of day at some point.

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Lovely, well done. I couldn't face trying a vac-form - skills aren't up to it - but I'd love to build a Hastings. It was the third aircraft type I flew in (first came a York, then a Valetta) as a passenger aged, er, nine in summer 1958 between Kai Tak and Changi. My dad (FltLt stationed at Changi) asked if I could enter the cockpit, and I was allowed into the co-pilot's seat and waggled the stick, much to the alarm of everyone on board I dare say! I think there's a Hastings at Cosford that I must visit some time, even if I never get to model it. Probably too obscure a type ever to be released except as vac-form... Thanks for sharing, great pics too.

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Now I like that alot, did AIM make this kit as well as I have never seen it, one for a future build if I could get hold of one, but it would take me 5-6 months not 5 weeks that pretty quick

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Hard to believe you made that in 5 weeks, well done! given how much more work goes into getting the even the basics right in a vacform, to see one so well turned out is a real inspiration :)

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Great build, lovely looking model, No way I could face a Vac form like that. So all credit to you.

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