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  1. Hi all, Thanks for all the information, it has proved very helpful. I am going to get the minichamps model and try my hand at some scratch-building mods! JB
  2. Thanks John, it was through Scalemates that I found the Aero Modell kit. I didn't find it particularly helpful when it came to finding where kits were available from retailers though - although that could be a failing on my part! I have got in touch with Minicraft and it looks as though they are willing to offer Intl shipping (I'm in the UK) even though it's not an option on their website. So hopefully I'll be able to use their 1:48 kit and try my hand at a bit of scratch building!
  3. Thanks Jessica! That does look great and 1:48 scale would be perfect. My only problem is the wheel fairings. Has anyone any experience with this kit or similar and how feasible it would be to build without the wheel fairings
  4. I had hoped to post this in the ‘wanted’ section, but I don’t meet the 100-post criteria yet! Since really getting back into modelling over the last month or two, I’ve had the idea to build my favourite aircraft I trained for my CPL in - specifically the one I did my first flight, first solo, several progress tests and my qualifying cross-country in. It treat me very well. It’s a PA-28 Cadet, reg. G-CEEU. Does anyone have any suggestions for good PA-28 models, and whether or not the u/c of the Arrow/Cherokee varients would easily lend themselves to Cadet-fication (I.e fixed and without fairings). I have found a kit here (https://www.aviationmegastore.com/chincul-pa-a-28-140-cruiser---revised-kit--01-73706-aero-modell-4027378737068-general-aviation-aircraft-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=113650) which looks as close to what I am after (below) – but I was really hoping for a larger scale than 1:72, and I have no idea what sort of quality to expect from this manufacturer. I’m not looking to faithfully recreate -EU down to the cracked leather upholstery or the leaky oleo-struts – I would just like a PA-28 resembling a Cadet, in the right colours with accurate decals I can have made up. As I mentioned, I am only just picking modelling back up, and haven’t done any modification or scratch building yet, but I am fairly confident I could fill-in wheel wells or amend window frames if needed This was the fateful morning my instructor decided the world was ready for me to go solo! Any comments or advice are welcome! Cheers John
  5. I'm new here too, but welcome!
  6. jb2_86_uk

    Howdy!

    Thanks Mike & Allyby (great taste by the way!)
  7. jb2_86_uk

    Howdy!

    Aha, I have done my time down south too, most recently a 4 year tour of Berkshire & Wiltshire ending last year. Nice to be back "Up North" now though
  8. jb2_86_uk

    Howdy!

    Thanks D! I am just east of Sheffield. Funny, I had noticed a few other folk here from Yorkshire, must be something in the air... or the pubs! Cheers JB
  9. jb2_86_uk

    Howdy!

    Morning all, I’m John from South Yorkshire. I used to always have an airfix model on the go during my childhood, I remember my first, a Red Arrows Hawk in 1:72, purchased from the Finningly Airshow sometime in the early 90’s. It remained unpainted, vast streams of cement weeping from every join and a smothering of sticky finger prints all over the canopy (helping to mask the red plastic cockpit & pilot!). If I remember rightly, the decals went as far as a couple of wonky stripes, the tail plane design and a couple of roundels. I did plenty more models during my childhood, mainly military aircraft until interest fizzled out and computers and gaming became a more popular childhood hobby. A couple of years ago I bought a B-29 as a bit of a fun and to take me back to my childhood. I really enjoyed constructing it, taking care to do a good job (rather than just rushing to complete the model and run around the house with it making airplane noises and firing imaginary sparrow missiles at my sister!). Painting that beast with a little brush was enough to send me to HobbyCraft and get hold of a cheap canister-powered and suction-fed Airbrush. Since then I have built a number of other models and collected a little tool-box of blades, files, tweezers, clamps, brushes and paints – but having seen what you guys on here can do, I feel like I am back in my pre-teens, getting paint on the table top and leaving sticky finger prints everywhere. Next on the shopping list is a proper compressor and airbrush, this forum has already given me some great information for when I start shopping! Since the B-29, I have mainly been doing cars, a Ferrari 458 road car, a couple of Ferrari F1 cars (640 & F1-2000), my WIPs are a Red Bull RB7 and Mercedes CLK GTR. I am expecting the Revell Tigermeet Tornado in 1:32 being delivered any day now, and already have my eyes on a 1:32 Eurofighter after that. I’m on the look-out for some normal decals for the Tornado (no particular Force or Squadron, I am just not keen on the Tigermeet livery it's coming with) and also a 1:24 or larger scale modern Ferrari GT car I can paint with a custom livery (Yep, I’m a bit of a Ferrari nut!). If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears! I’m looking forward to absorbing info from here like a sponge and hopefully one day being able to contribute. Here’s my mug doing what I love the most, committing flagrant acts of aviation!
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