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  1. On 27/11/2020 at 18:00, PhoenixII said:

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    For reference, RM have only been sorting 1st class mail on Friday and Saturday and only delivering 1st class post on a Monday for at least the last six months, as their main money maker is packets and parcels. 2nd class mail is still sorted Monday and delivered Tuesday through Friday, 'printed paper' falls under 2nd class mail.

     

     

    Not true in my 1st hand expierance, I have been routinely recieving 1st class the day after the item has been posted midweek, with only the odd glitch, where it has taken a day longer.

     

    Tommo.

  2. On 20/12/2020 at 17:44, Homebee said:

    If only Whirlybird Models had a real homepage, with news, products pictures it would be easier...

    http://www.whirlybirdmodels.com/

    Last Facebook post dated already more than six month ago...

    https://www.facebook.com/whirlybirdmodels

    Try to find in box reviews or clear pictures from Whirlybird kits sprues or parts on Internet. Where?

     

    V.P.  

     

    On 20/12/2020 at 17:44, Homebee said:

    If only Whirlybird Models had a real homepage, with news, products pictures it would be easier...

    http://www.whirlybirdmodels.com/

    Last Facebook post dated already more than six month ago...

    https://www.facebook.com/whirlybirdmodels

    Try to find in box reviews or clear pictures from Whirlybird kits sprues or parts on Internet. Where?

     

    V.P.  

     

     

    I have ordered direct from Whirlybirds over the years, including their S-61N and the BEA S-51 conversions this year with no problem.

     

    Tommo.

  3. 1 hour ago, SAT69 said:

    That's over $93 for us in the United States and I don't believe that includes shipping. 

     

    Correct its sans shipping.

     

    However, any US buyers need to strip out VAT, so the purchase price of the kit reduces by 20%. It of course could be moot as there are possibly (probable?) local sources with better prices even with the VAT stripped out.

     

    Tommo.
     

  4. 23 hours ago, Sabrejet said:

    Believe it or not there are still airline industry execs saying that we will be "back to normal" by the end of 2021! They are either stupid or in denial.

     

    Which ones? The quotes I have seen, airlines are stating they are not envisaging getting back to anything approaching 2019 level before 2024/5 at the earliest.

     

    Tommo.

  5. 2 hours ago, John_W said:

    I built the Monogram kit many years ago. The Moon base that comes with it is interesting with its moulded on shadows. It came with a sheet of gold foil that was a bit challenging in places but gave a very realistic finish.

     

    I had forgotten about that innovative notion of engraved shadows!  I wonder why it never caught on.

     

    Tommo.

  6. On 07/11/2020 at 23:37, Thomas V. said:

    Thank you Revell for not re-issuing Ju 290, Breguet Atlantic, Fw 200, Arado 196, Sabre Dog, Ju G38, Piper Supercub, Alouette II, Sea King, Helldiver etc...

    when company is led by new age management...

     

     

    Why not wait and see given this is a partial/taster list. Whilst I doubt all those listed will be included in the 2021 release schedule you may yet be pleasantly surprised - who knows?

     

    Tommo.

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  7. I very much doubt we will see an all new 1/72 IM Connie from a mainstream manufacturer, depsite its shortcomings the Heller kit sates what ever appetite the market has for one, which is highly  likely not large. Its more likley that a 1/144 kit will be forthcoming from the likes of Zvezda or Roden, but I won't be holding my breath.

     

    Tommo.

  8. 1 hour ago, TimB said:

    Hi Tommo, if you google, you will find all sorts of advice from brownish to blueish for the unflown shingles .  Part of the problem is that old colour photos have problems rendering black.  On my 1:12 version, I went for a very dark gray, then blended in a little bit of very dark blue.  I would not make it metallic, as the surface was deliberately oxidised to improve its heat rejection and was uniform.   After re-entry the colour was a dark gray, and a little less uniform. 

     

    Regards

    Tim  

     

    Thanks Tim, particulary on your paint finish suggestions.

     

    I have over the years trawled through most the online resources and I have various books including the Haynes books and also I have my own photos taken at the Smithsonian and the CKVC last year (albeit the photos were taken on a crappy phone camera I had back then) and I'm still undecided.

     

    In the smaller scale I might get away with a colour closer to black, but in the larger scale I don't think in my opinion that will pass muster - I'll keep searching, reading and pondering.

     

    Oh! I forgot to mention I have both the Crows Nest 1/32  Mercury kits  (porthole and window versions), however, they are currently not on the build schedule, yet!

     

    Tommo.

  9. I have been waiting for an epoch to start this project:

     

    I intend to build the Revell/Monogram 1/48 Mercury/Gemini combo I have the Real Space correction kits Space Model Systems & New Ware decal sheets for both as well as thei Agena docking target. I also have a 1/48 Titan and Atlas booster too - but, I'm going to leave those for the time being.

     

    In addition I intend to build the the 1/24 Revell Gemini kit (the 2014 iteration with the crisp white styrene) and I have the LVM Interior detail set and the Real Space external upgrade kits as well - the Space Systems ultimate decals sheet as well as a pair of Max Grüter 1/24 astronaut figures. I have the nice 1/24 Real Space Agena to pair it with too.

     

    If that is not enough, I'm going to build the Atomic City/MRC 1/12 Mercury. The only upgrade I have for this are the Space Systems decal sheet, the Max Grüter 1/12 astronaut figure and 1/12 resin stand inscribed with the Greco-Roman Mercury symbol with the number 7 inside. No idea who made the latter or where I bought it from but its a large very nicely cast piece of resin.

     

    Does anyone know the black used on both Mercury and Gemini, I have a ton of reference material but can't nail that colour - I have more than an incling it was a blue/black rather than an outright black - can anybody assist me?

     

    Tommo.

  10. 9 hours ago, canberra kid said:

    Thanks very very much chaps, I think I'll take a look at the Dragon/Revel kit.

     

    John

     

    Before you do that, you might want to take note of the following:

     

    The Monogram kit is probably the best (however, far from perfect) if you can source one. As far as I'm aware its not been re-issued in a while - early versions of the kit are worth trying to find as they came complete with the gold foil one needs.

     

    The issue with most LEM kits is that either they were designed/produced at an early stage of the LM development or they lack accuracy. The first one to the pass was the 1/48 Revell kit, the main dimensions are generally alright but the kit was designed before the LM flew and shows quite a few inaccuracies like the lack of plume deflectors, various antennas or the shape of the ascent stage. The Monogram model was designed at a later stage but still has issues, however you can build a decent accurate model if you purchase the augmentation kit from NewWare (as mentioned up thread). The last 1/48 model is from Dragon the dimensions of the descent stage are totally wrong and the model is therefore out of proportion, 'small head, massive body syndrome'.

     

    Be aware the latest Revell iteration (50th Anniversary issue) is a rebox of the Dragon kit, you may wish to take that into account when selecting a kit.

     

    Tommo.

  11. My Atlas SM-65D ICBM arrived today (to go with the Mercury/Atlas I already have) that I snagged in the sale mentioned up thread. If anyone is ummimg and ahhing over dipping for one of these beauties, this arrival brings it home they are seriously good kits.

     

    Tommo.

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