David.N

I am just starting to build the 1:144 scale Airfix HP42 HERACLES and was interested to read about the 2 X 2 bladed and 4 bladed props. on the E and W types respectively. Not surprisingly for an old kit, the decals have degraded and so I will have to find replacements. I understand that specials are produced on demand. Can anyone direct me to a supplier.? Also I noticed that hand painted colour posters, produced for Imperial Airways in the 1930s, show the company name and aircraft name on the fuselage in blue, whereas the kit has black lettering. I haven't found confirmation that blue is the correct colour. It would be nice to have correct decals, so comments welcome gents. In case I have to get custom made decals, it would also be good to know the font used for the company names, also the font of registration lettering. Finally where can I get a 1:144 scale flag showing the cross of St George with the union jack in the top corner. I see this was flown from a removable staff when the aircraft was on the ground. The HP 42 was before my time, but I fondly remember spending time at Croydon Airport in the mid-50s. hence the association.