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Hello Topgun, In response to your query, yes, the instructions should show the yellow training bands on the upper surfaces. My error on checking the artwork from the artist. Regarding the target tow winch, NO COLOUR description was shown on the plan that I took the info from. Kind regards, Steve (RAFDEC )

Hello Airbus320, According to Roger Lindsays COLD WAR SHIELD Vol.1 book, Meteor "E" Iis VZ436. Steve

Just noticed on Air Graphics website, a clear FR / PR nose is going to be available later. Steve.

Hi, Tony, Lovely built model as usual. I`ve got one of these and the S & M one to make sometime maybe. Had a flight in one of these in the mid seventies belonging to the BCBS at Lindholme on a ATC camp just before it closed. Superb! All the best and a Happy New Year. Steve.

Nice selection of markings for the Middle East based Squadrons. Looking forward to the Mk. II selections.

Hello Rob, I have the Aerodata International No. 7 book on the HP. Halifax Merlin engined variants and the 1/72 scale plans and it shows the under-carriage area you are looking for to be 4mm. Steve.

Hello Colin, Great news. In addition to this what about doing the NF.36 , (new nose and bulbous exhausts). Steve.

Superb model again, Tony, quite unusual scheme.

Michael51, Pete Brothers Hurricane 1, P2921 GZ - L, appears on the " Kits at War " 1/72 scale sheet No. K7 / 9. Best wishes, Steve.

Hello Luka, The info. you are looking for, for this Mosquito is LR347 " T " as shown in the book, Camouflage and Markings, RAF Fighter Command 1936 - 1945. Steve.

Hi Tony, Your model is superb. Clear nostalgia, better schemes then compared to todays types. Yes I agree with you on the standards of the forces today. They got rid of many of the servicemen a few years ago, now they can`t recruit them and have lowered the standards ( i.e. Beards in the RAF and accepting head tattoo`s plus gay pride stalls at some shows ). Utter disgrace. Not enough people to do the jobs but can find time to decorate the aircraft with their Anniversary markings, all very good when flying in a war-zone. As you say it`s all too PC now, even the Recruiting adverts on the TV, don`t get me started. Anyway, a very nice model as always. Best wishes Tony, Steve.

Blackbird Models also do two-stage engines for the Tamiya kit.

Hi there, Does anybody know what the actual green colour was as used on No. 36 Sqdn, RAF, Sqdn. code No`s. i.e "36". Green with White edging, same style as Shackletons. Could it have been Insignia Green? Many thanks. Steve Webster. RAFDEC.

Hello Chris, I believe they were white. Steve.

Hello Tony, Yes, I`ve read that book too. It`s a very good read. Your Valetta is coming on brilliantly, I want one of these kits and want to do one from RAF Fayid. Hope someone does some aftermarket decals for this a/c. Hopefully Xtradecal or Air Graphics. Best Wishes, Steve.

Hello, Iain, I`m afraid you are mistaken about the a/c being taken at Tangmere. The WW1 hangers were bombed during the War and replaced by " T type " ones post-war. These in the photo are Pre-War ones. Steve.

So far I have about 21 (Revell, Xtrakit, MPM and Special Hobby ) of all the Marks. Still need a few more Night Fighter versions when they are available. I find the only problem, to me anyway, is the undercarriage being a bit fiddley. The legs in the new NF. versions much better. Steve.

Can`t wait for this kit to do a MEAF one.

I believe I took this scheme from a side view in Aviation News Warpaint. Steve

Dakota KN452 appears on the "Model Alliance" sheet MA-72210 in the markings ( overall Dark Sea Grey with White top fuselage decking ) of Coastal Command Communications Flight, RAF Gibraltar, 1956. Steve.

I would like to see the following RAF aircraft in 1/72 scale:- DH Hornet 1/3. DH Venom FB.1/4. Avro Anson C.19. Avro Lincoln. DH Vampire NF. 10. Gloster Javelin ( Any Mark ). Blackburn Beverley. BAC Jaguar GR. 1/3. Bristol Blenheim V. Bristol Belvedere. BAC Canberra B.2 etc. Fairey Battle. HP Halifax B. 111/VII. Hawker Hart family. Hawker Tempest V/VI/11. NA Harvard. Vickers Valetta. Vickers Varsity. Westland Whirlwind helicopter. Westland Wessex. Just a few to consider for the future?

Hi there./ Any news of the Gloster Meteor NF. 11 - 14 kits yet. Many thanks, Steve

Not a lot of interest for me this time only the BUCCANEER and maybe another Bulldog! Talking to someone on the Stand at Telford was told Helicopters did not sell when asked about doing a Whirlwind! Steve

Not much in the way of interest for me except the BUCCANEER. Still waiting for the Venom. Speaking to one person on the Airfix stand at Telford requesting a Whirlwind helicopter, he said helicopters don`t sell! Steve

Looked on the "Cold War Shield" website today and it says it is now ready and available. Price £75 including P & P. Good news.