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thanks guys. .. Giora.

My Question today..Strenghtning strips on wings..some models have them molded on some models don't have them at all..Can someone clear the mystery of when and which types used wing strips to strengthen the wings in the 1940's..? I am about to finish MK V 1/48 from Tamiya and Special Hobby. Tamiya has strips molded on..S.Hobby none in sight. Both will be 1942-3 Malta and North Africa campaigns. Many thanks Giora

OK Here are my tail numbers from 1943; EN 391,263,338,331,412,425,429 MB 386,776 And from 1945: PM 149, PL 825,886,910 I am also buildind the Academy MK XIX RM 636 NOV 1945. RM 644 MAR 1946 All flown by Keith Durbidge my hero and legend Any ref for paints and markings most welcome. Regards Giora.

Thanks guys Will post serial numbers I consider for the build... Appreciate the help with ex MK IX or later purpusful build MK XI. I believe the MPM is a new MK XI so will stick to that type from 1943... Giora

Hi guys Need some help..Building MPM MK XI Spit to represent my flying instructor a/c in 1942-3.Based in Luqa.. I have a copy of his log book with serial numbers but no clear references on markings and colours..I susspect the usual blue red roundels in six positions and white serial letters/number. If you know any different please e-mail me at [email protected] I notice a big difference in PR Blue shade comparing Humbrol and Xtracolor..used the Humbrol fainter hue on my Spit. Again if anybody can comment on colours and markings please get in touch, Many thanks Giora Kahanov Oh forgot to mention I am not sure on colour of Spinner..Black? or PR Blue..??

Thanks Jim. Giora

That's great news. Thank you very much!! Yes please. Let me know how much and we can arrange delivery. I am back in Aberdeen next month on the 14th for a week My wife is home now till the 9th..might push it for post..you can e-mail me at : [email protected] Regards Giora

Hi guys, This May my flying instructor Keith Durbidge passed away at the age of 89..Keith got me to read the late Tony Spooner's book on his CO at the time the famous Adrian Warburton! (That was a few years ago and I still need to build Keith's Spit MK XI..) Now finally I am about to embark on a wee project to build Warby's last a/c an F-5B S.N 42-67325 from the 7th PRG at mount Farm 1944. I am looking to purchase a 1/72 resin nose conversion to either Airfix P-38J or the old Revell kit.. I am also interested on paint job for the above mentioned a/c..If you have any info and access to a nose conversion please get in touch. I am based in the Arabian Desert just now but will be visiting hame in Aberdeen and will attend Telford in Oct. and Nov. time Many thanks Giora.

Thank you. Are there any other decal manufacturers who do 1/35 Russian armour? (in Russian markings)

I am hoping to get hold of color schemes for Russian BMP in Afghanistan 1975-80. I have some black and white photos with some camo scheme..and also an overall green/grey finish..Any help with colors used will be greatly appreciated. Cheers Giora

A friend of mine has damaged his Jaguar front canopy so before I donate my only part if anybody has a spare one it will be much appreciated! (Italeri 1/72 Jag.) Thanks Giora

Many thanks guys!! I know where to start!! Never susspected the debate to be so interesting..Great to have this forum!!

Can anyone help with color scheme for Malta Spits circa 1941 and current paints?..I believe a 3 grey tone? Cheers Giora

Thanks Wez, Just checked my SMER kit and it also has similar grooves maybe slightly less thick..could be a copy or as you say it should be there!

Looks odd when I opened the box to find main canopy had on the inside 3 grooves either side of centre. I believe it should be smooth..? Anybody else had this problen with part J3 ? cheers Giora