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    sea vixen resin cockpit

    in Aircraft Cold War

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    Bare in mind that even with the canopies open, there's not a lot that can be seen - particularly in the "coal hole". I'd replace the seat(s) & leave it at that!

    In most cases I'd agree but unfortunately once you open the hood, the eyes will go in and it'll need to 'look' right. As has already been mentioned, keep it minimal; seats, belts...in your face things. :2c:

    Airfield vehicles- 1/72

    in AFV Cold War

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    Seeing that I can use the Bedford QL, I'm getting one at the nationals but not by Airfix but by Hobby Master. I saw one of these at model show a month or so ago and it looked very nice but talked myself out of it thinking it was outside my time frame. It has metal cab, injection plastic sprues, clear glazing, decals. Can't vouch for it's accuracy though. Take a look here: http://www.hobbymaster.com.hk/gpower_72_hg4801.shtml They do quite a selection by the looks of it.

    Trumpeter Sea Fury 1/48

    in Aircraft Cold War

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    Hmmm too late for this build but maybe next time. Are they any good? If it's too big to all go in then perhaps just a section might do.

    I remember using them for engines fitted to a couple Gladiators that I did years ago and as far as I can remember, they were quite good and looked the part when fitted. And as you say, if they are a bit big, use a section and just open the one panel.

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    Airfield vehicles- 1/72

    in AFV Cold War

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    Wasn't trying to be cheeky dude, it's a big hobby and my question was perfectly genuine.....Here's some readily available stuff to get you started:

    50s & Korea:

    http://www.onthewaymodels.com/reviews/Academy/AcademyAmbulancepreview.htm

    http://www.onthewaymodels.com/reviews/Academy/Academy6x6%20cargo%20truckpreview.htm with this http://www.cmkkits.com/en/conversion-sets/gmc-353-airfield-fuel-tank-conversion-set-for-aca-1-72/

    http://www.onthewaymodels.com/reviews/S-Model/AlMagnus_S-Model_PS720047_review_preview.htm (there is another kit #720046 with the same Jeep and a trailer instead of the gun)

    There are a lot more specialised kits out there, most of them multimedia and they can take some hunting down.....I recommend this place: http://www.tracks-n-troops.eu/shop/index.php

    The seller is utterly reliable and he won't bill you until he has collected up all of your items ready for posting, but it really can take a while to get this stuff.....My last order arrived almost exactly thirteen months after I placed it (but nobody else could have got it quicker IMHO).

    I've got the tractor from the kit in the first link and it is surplus to requirements.....PM me if you want it. :coolio:

    Sgt, no cheekiness detected and I understood your initial response. I'll take a look at what you've posted and get back to you, especially about the tractor. :thumbsup:

    Airfield vehicles- 1/72

    in AFV Cold War

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    Could you be perhaps just a little more specific?

    Which nationality?

    Which period.....The cold war was quite long.

    Academy, Hasegawa, S-Models and Trumpeter all do kits that are useable (and those are off the top of my head).....If you could narrow down your area of interest a bit it would be easier to make specific recommendations.

    The idea is to make small vignettes using vehicles alongside F86 Sabres which were used by numerous nations from say 1950 until the 80's I believe. Vehicles like fuel tenders, ammo trucks, small transports, etc. In the short term I'll say; US in Korea, Canadian at home/ France/ Germany & RAF at home/ Germany...all in the 50's. What I don't know is when they were abroad, did they use local stuff or bring their own...or both. I know it's 'wooly' but that's the best I can do at the moment. :newb:

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