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Looking for some advice from the hive mind; I am currently decalling the tail of my 1/32 Revell Typhoon and I am about to apply the formation lights decal (112). Has anyone split this decal in half and applied one side at a time? Just having a nightmare with decals folding over on themselves with this kit! Thanks!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ApuowD2QY/ Announced on their Facebook page. No supporting info on timescales or any cad.

There is a good thread on this here: I have it bookmarked for when i get mine out of the stash! Edit: images are no longer displaying but the process is there.

Hello Rob! Welcome to the gang! Also in Nottingham and miss Gee Dees!

Hi all, Hope you can help me with some advice. I am wanting to detail up my 1/32 Eurofighter Typhoon and Phantom F-4J undercarriage with some hydraulic lines. I was wondering what is the best diameter wire / cable to use and if any of you have any recommendations? Thanks!

Ooh... Will have to bag a 1/72 kc-135r as they have been fetching silly money on that auction site!

Predictions for 2025: 1/72 B24 - new decal options 1/72 Victor K2 - rerelease 1/48 Jaguar new tool 1/24 Sea Harrier - rerelease (would this count as a vintage classic?) Wish list: 1/48 Spey Phantom 1/48 Halifax (will accept a 1/72) 1/24 Hawk 1/24 Hurricane 1/72 Shackleton mr2 reissue Fantasy land (all new tool): 1/32 Spey Phantom 1/48 Halifax 1/72 Concorde 1/24 EE Lightning 1/72 Rivet Joint 1/72 Nimrod MRA4 Either way, will no doubt be spending some dosh on pre-orders tomorrow! Thanks to the mods for allowing this.

Thanks for the heads up - I'm in for a 1/72 BPK RAF P8 Poseidon in '26! I should get at least another model out of the way before then 🤣

I think I will have to bite the bullet and take part in my first GB. Lurking in the stash I have unbuilt Shackleton, Poseidon and Nimrod. Which to commit to?!?!

My second year of attending Telford and again it was on the Sunday. I brought my friend's son for the day and he loved it (his dad was meant to join us but was occupied by a family medical issue)! The silence falling at 11 was special - amazing to see such a genuine show of respect and observed impeccably. My highlights were the 1/32 SIG - great conversation with the gents manning it. Inspiring me to return to my Typhoon and get it finished! Also bagged the Kotare Brian Lane edition Spit from Jadlam and a smattering of accessories from a range of other traders. One thing that was so great to see and experience was how the SIG and branch member engaged with my young companion. He loved telling them about his models and what he wants to build next (an ekranoplan no less!). He loved being encouraged and took his time selecting the kit he wanted to buy - a 1/48 Kinetic F-16 that the gent on the Kinetic stand sold to him with a very healthy discount. Making the lad feel valued was so appreciated - he is the future of the hobby and maybe he will be taking me to SMW in the future! The best in show was immense to see up close. But I would have given it to HMS Arrow - what a stunning piece of craftmanship! I cannot comprehend the skill, patience and time needed to create that masterpiece! Overall a fantastic show! Looking forward to next year already! A huge thankyou to all who make the show what it is - volunteers, group members and traders!

1/32 Spey Phantom - I can hope

So we know if the RAF version will be getting the additional sensors at some stage?

The discounted Bucc is also the naval version with the S.2B still retaining it's value somewhat. I think that was broadly the same for the old mould on eBay. Higher prices for RAF machines. I always wondered if an Airfix Phantom in 1/48 would be released in the same Navy - RAF order. Like a lot on here, I frequently filled the stash with Airfix kits sold at the works - Shackleton, Wimpy, Dakota, B-17 and Hunter. Would Airfix have longer production runs with an eye on surplus / excess stock being made available via these discount retailers? Not sure it would make their usual stockists happy but still gets the kits out there and sold.

My tuppence for new tools: 1/72: Jaguar Hurricane (starter kit) Halifax (but really cant see they would launch a new mould with the Revell kit lurking in their back catalogue) 1/48: Phantom F-4M Re-release: Nimrod in 1/72 EE Lightning in 1/48 TSR2 in 1/48 Sea Harrier in 1/24 That's all a wishlist really. A 1/24 Hawk would be good but I think we would see a new Hurricane superkit before a Hawk.

Hi everyone, I apologise if this query is in the wrong section (mods feel free to move and admonish!). I am using some resin exhaust cans for a Eurofighter Typhoon build and this is my first use of a large piece of resin in any build. I have looked through the forum and see different recommendations for bonding different materials. When using CA previously with PE, I over applied and melted the styrene which has put me off using it but PVA / ammo ultra glue seems a little, well, lightweight for what will need to be a strong bond. Should I stick to CA and apply conservatively, use Ammo Ultra Glue or is there something else more appropriate that I am missing? Thanks in advance! Neill.