Nev

I could live to be a hundred and not be able to model like this

I do find that with underside greys there is a lot more leeway with what looks "right" and what doesn't. I think its because you don't see it in every day viewing. Like you say, with a bit of weathering, who's going to know?

Don't the Pre F.6s have different wing leading edges too?

From what I've heard, if the Merlin was the last model kit left on planet Earth its not worth building

You got that bit right, and don't call me Shirly. Lovely model btw

Yeah Baby! Does the FAA even have that many airframes these days?

Cool bananas! Now all I need is to get hold of the Aeroclub/Neomega 1/48 Lightning T-bird conversion set.....

mmmmm, Euro1 Spangdahelm Phantoms......

Wow, this looks like dedication to the cause! Having seen your TSR2 I'm confident in the outcome of this

Go ask the German government. It was their incessant demands for "cost reducing" redesigns that have given us the plane 10 years late, more expensive and less capable than it should be! Because we wanted to be seen as good Europeans we didn't just kick them off the programme. That and we thought the loss of their 200-odd airframes would drive the cost up prohibitively. Turns out it would have been cheaper in the long run. Even now the Germans are at it, they want all their planes NOW, straightaway, but they don't want to pay for them till 2012...... As for the French, they wanted all design, testing, production and sales to be based in France, with French leadership of the project. They never quite got the "co-operation" bit, so we never allowed them on board. Oh, and there is talk of Tiffies in Afghanistan next year, they will also go to the Falklands in the next 12 months.

Wow, great set of shots guys

Thanks for the note about the track Chris, I'll make sure to superglue them down later.

What did you use for the cables John?

Easily

Nice tank Chris My Crusader is progressing, main coat of paint on, just touch ups and detail painting to do, then the fun part - weathering Note the tracks, they are the rubber band variety, which I know a lot of people hate. I thought I'd try one for size to see how it looks. Not only is it a perfect fit, it also clips into place and holds together without any superglue at all!!! Full marks Italeri - not bad for a kit that's what, 20+ years old? I'm also contemplating adding a commander figure - Ultracast. But the turret is completely devoid of interior detail, and the hatch is quite wide....

Lovely job on the 'pit IHG. I take it the Falcon canopy means you'll be doing it open? I know a lot can't be seen on my 48th Hase Hellcat with the one-piece canopy

Great stuff Ian. Southern Lincolnshire can be a bit bleak when the sun goes in and the wind gets up...........would have been even worse at Donna Nook mind

How about tying it in with the 60s cold war GB? Aircraft and tanks (and ships?)

Very nice - and so quick as well!

How do you make it all look so easy?

RAF Hunters in Germany is another cracking book. Lots of interesting photos and hair-raising tales from former aircrew

Cor, lovely! All of 'em

Wow, love 'em both! 2 nice colour schemes you don't see very often

Beautiful cockpit John.