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I agree about the Camel, but reckon that lots of casual builders would want a Fokker Triplane as both the Red Baron and Snoopy flew them.
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Of course, what kits were they?
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Groupbuild poll for 2018
old thumper replied to Enzo the Magnificent's topic in Group Build Chat 2020
A lot of people don't build WW1 stuff, I only build WW2 while some others only build jets. I respect the sentiment driving the eleventh hour idea though. -
Just a quick reminder to let you all know that the voting has opened for 2018 group builds. The voting is starting to heat up a little, so if you're into classic Airfix kits, or just remember them fondly then please give it a go and hit the link below to give Airfix The Golden Years your vote. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235019115-groupbuild-poll-for-2018/
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Stringbag theory.XXXXfinishedXXXXXXXXXXXXX
old thumper replied to stevej60's topic in Matchbox GB II
Thanks, rigging is a bit of a pain but worth doing. Seeing the pictures reminded me that I had muddied the tyres ready to place the Swordfish in a diorama next to an Airfix command post, these aircraft were based in Belgium in the winter of 44-45 as E-boat hunters. -
Stringbag theory.XXXXfinishedXXXXXXXXXXXXX
old thumper replied to stevej60's topic in Matchbox GB II
Nice choice of kit. I did the all black version a few years back and thought the scheme suited the Swordfish. -
Well done, you have made a proud job of this old kit. I remember building one of these a year or two ago and being surprised at what an awkward kit it was to put together, see through plastic and badly fitting parts.
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Yes I have long reckoned a Sopwith Camel and Fokker Triplane, because they are the only two WW1 aircraft that most people know.
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Thanks Rabbit Leader and what a very impressive line up of builds so far, I am feeling really pleased. Once I have finished my various diy and gardening chores I intend to start pulling my weight on this group build and hope to fill in some of the gaps mentioned by Rabbit Leader.
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One of the all time greatest kits!
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PK403 Heinkel He 111H Update Finished 11-1-2018
old thumper replied to Arniec's topic in Matchbox GB II
That was how I finished my Matchbox He-111 a year or two back, I really like the old Romanian markings. The previous owner of this kit did Arniec a big favour by cutting the ventral windows out in my opinion. The spinners look a bit small if you ask me. -
Nice job, what's up next?
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The inevitable Spitfire Mkix.///Finished////
old thumper replied to stevej60's topic in Matchbox GB II
The Spit is looking really grand. I built one of these a couple of years ago and remember it being a bit of a dog to build, so extra points there for making it look so good. -
Enjoying reading through this and especially so looking at the old pics. There was a very interesting article in Flypast a year or two ago about the Wellesley's use in East Africa against the Italians, if memory serves me right those were the later long canopy versions though.
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Wellington x 2,....a B.Mk.X & a GR.Mk.XIV!..FINISHED
old thumper replied to tonyot's topic in Matchbox GB II
I just wanted to say that I like what you are doing here with this kit, the desert scheme and use of spares and so on. I was thinking of building one of these myself in the Coastal Command scheme from the Revell kit in my stash. I am however a little put off by the engine cowlings the shape of which appear to be tapered. I could have used my old MPM Wellington engine cowlings, but they are already on my Matchbox Beaufighter. Am I correct about the shape of the cowlings? -
Looks good, I will have a butchers on ebay for one of these later thanks.
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Nostalgia, it's not what it used to be...
old thumper replied to TonyW's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
I'm glad I'm not the only one. -
Nostalgia, it's not what it used to be...
old thumper replied to TonyW's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
I'm doing a similar thing, trying to recreate my old collection. Only this time more nicely built and with the addition of kits I wanted but couldn't have. -
I think most brands would want both of those aircraft represented in their range, especially so the Corsair. The American aircraft I would most like to see is a P-38. Airfix have already produced two toolings of the P-38 so maybe we could get a third, but I don't think it is very likely. I heard talk of a new B-24 somewhere, I would expect one at some point just not this year. Not long before we find out what's coming out in 2018 now.
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Nostalgia, it's not what it used to be...
old thumper replied to TonyW's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Pretty much the same story here now, a lack of independent shops. There was a series on tv a few years back called Dave Gorman unchained, where a comedian took the challenge of driving across America without using any chain stores, motels, petrol stations or restaurants. With a lot of difficulty he just about managed it. A room full of Airfix kits! that sounds like my sort of school. -
Old (1962) Airfix B-17G "A BIT O LACE"
old thumper replied to old thumper's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
You are absolutely correct. The only thing is the Matchbox transparencies were that bad that I replaced most of them including the windshield with spare bits from the new Revell Memphis Belle kit. -
Nostalgia, it's not what it used to be...
old thumper replied to TonyW's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
We never even had to find a hobby store, most of the paper shops sold models back in the old days and a lot of them even sold the paints. I don't know what you call paper shops in California, drug store? Anyway a paper shop in the U.K. is one of those small shops that sell sweets, cigarettes, pens and of course newspapers and magazines.