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  1. Steve Coombs

    Working on a Sword Strikemaster in 1/72nd. So far, so good, but it's alarming that the sprue gates are often larger than the parts attached to them. And whoever designed the mould for the towel-rail antenna really doesn't like me.

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      Still resplendent in its box alas! The Sword JP5 is taking longer than I anticipated! If you got the canopy to fit without widening the fuselage you have my respect and admiration!

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  2. Steve Coombs

    Working on a Sword Strikemaster in 1/72nd. So far, so good, but it's alarming that the sprue gates are often larger than the parts attached to them. And whoever designed the mould for the towel-rail antenna really doesn't like me.

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      Watch the canopy - it's too wide. It will benefit from a shim to broaden the fuselage at the front.

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  3. Procopius

    What's Procopius up to? Currently reading books on the origins of Dungeons and Dragons.

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      ..before striding off to the 7/11 in your Boots of Many Leagues!!! :-)

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  4. Pat C

    Starting my first ever vac kit! Rareplanes McD Demon. Got the fuselage cut out hooray!

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      Yes it's got some nice white metal bits. Canopy is badly yellowed but will try a Pavla one for the Emhar Demon and hope for the best!

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  5. jasman71

    Didn't think it would be long before the first Kitstarter Beagle appeared on EvilBay

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      That's capitalism! :)

  6. Class377fcc12

    Following from my last question, does anyone have any suggestions for a first RC aircraft? I have seen good things about the E-Flite Apprentice. Does anyone know this aircraft?

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      Not used Spectrum but probably a good idea to line up with what your club uses so you can connect them up and use as buddy boxes etc.

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  7. Class377fcc12

    Following from my last question, does anyone have any suggestions for a first RC aircraft? I have seen good things about the E-Flite Apprentice. Does anyone know this aircraft?

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      Excellent! I got my lad a second hand Futaba 6 channel transmitter on Ebay, plus a compatible receiver and then you can pick a Plug and Fly aircraft of your choosing and you will then have much better kit than if you buy a RTF package. The aircraft are probably the least expensive component of the package!

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  8. Class377fcc12

    Following from my last question, does anyone have any suggestions for a first RC aircraft? I have seen good things about the E-Flite Apprentice. Does anyone know this aircraft?

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      I would have a chat at your local club before deciding. They may have a club trainer that you can learn the basics on. You may find that you can pick up the basics - aircraft, transmitter and receiver more cheaply separately than the one you indicated. And then you can take out the receiver and put it in another aircraft when you get more advanced. Have a look on the Hobbyking website.

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  9. Class377fcc12

    Does anyone on here fly RC? I am looking at starting and wonder if anyone else already is involved.

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      My son flies em and I repair em! We fly electrics - joining a club is a great idea so you can fly with an instructor and gain confidence before going solo.

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  10. Procopius

    A new 1/72 Tempest is about due, methinks.

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      Get your Matchbox one from the stash and get to work sir!

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  11. Procopius

    When there's no more room in Hell, High Planes kits will be sold on earth.

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      To be fair they have a reputation for good outline accuracy and I can vouch that their customer service is very good. Still havn't finshed one tho! :)

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  12. Procopius

    Leaving for the UK tomorrow! I'm very excited, and I hope all these quack remedies stave off my cold.

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      Don't forget the RAF museum round the corner!

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  13. Procopius

    Wow, there's not a lot out there for 1/72 Mosquito decals

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      Almost nothing for B(IV), a little more for fighter variants I have found

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  14. Procopius

    Man alive, Humbrol acrylics do not like being airbrushed.

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      I found their own thinners made the paint too "wet" so it just beaded on the surface. I've had some success thinning with IPA though. Except for the white which refused to go through the brush unless at a consistency where there were no paint molecules visible!!

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  15. Procopius

    Coiled like Smaug atop a pile of 1/72 Revell Hunters.

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      Now you just need a pile of new tail pipe fairings to turn them all into RN GA11s :)

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  16. Procopius

    Good books on the RAF in the 1950s? Aside from Cold War Shield, of course.

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      Royal Air Force Germany since 1945 by Bill Taylor has lots of nice pics - it covers 60/70s/80s as well mind! Pat

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  17. Procopius

    Just had the most remarkable idea for a Phoenix-armed Gnat whif.

    1. Pat C

      Pat C

      Maybe you could stick a pilot in the Phoenix and it could fire the Gnat? ;-)

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